Lou Wagner
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 19, 1940 in San Jose, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1965–2022 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 51 credits in database
Biography
Lou Wagner is an American actor born on August 19, 1940, in San Jose, California, USA. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 51 known credits. Wagner's notable roles include Harlan Arliss in the NBC television series and Lucius in the 1968 film Planet of the Apes. He has a content score of 100 on The Movie Database. Wagner is male and has worked primarily in acting.
Career overview
Lou Wagner is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He began his acting career with a notable role in the 1968 film Planet of the Apes, where he played the character of Lucius.
In addition to his film work, Wagner has also appeared in television series. He is perhaps best known for his regular role as a mechanic in the NBC television series "CHiPs", which he played from 1978 to 1983. This role showcased his ability to play a character in a long-running television series.
Lou Wagner's acting credits span multiple projects, with a total of 51 known credits. His work in both film and television has contributed to his career as an actor.
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Full Filmography
51 titles- Doula (2022) as Lev
- A Captain's Log (2021) as Self
- Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019) as Self
- Clyde Cooper (2018) as Frank Barrett
- Chicanery (2017) as Ben Gitzel
- Honey Jar: Chase for the Gold (2016) as Coach Felton
- The Millers (2013) as Mr. Booms
- Super Clyde (2013) as Lawyer
- Raising Hope (2010) as Wally Phipps
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Mr. Covington
- James Dean (2001) as 'Eden' Make-up Person
- Girlfriends (2000) as Dr. Michael Garrett
- Yes, Dear (2000) as Mike Werle
- Providence (1999) as Weird Job Applicant
- Starry Night (1999) as Gabe Burton
- Galgameth (1997) as Zethar
- Sunsplit (1997) as Kurt Pasakivi
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- A Whole New Ballgame (1995)
- Sodbusters (1994) as Shorty Simms
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Krax
- Coach (1989) as Arthur
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as DaiMon Solok
- L.A. Law (1986) as Howard Figer
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Larry
- Hunter (1984) as Garth
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Tommy Shea
- The Baltimore Bullet (1980) as Savannah Shorty
- Gorp (1980) as Federman
- Mirrors (1978) as Chet
- CHiPs (1977) as Harlan Arliss
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Switch (1975) as Inky Davis
- Matt Helm (1975) as Webster
- The UFO Incident (1975) as The Leader
- Happy Days (1974)
- Chase (1973) as Mouse
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) as Busboy
- Goodnight, My Love (1972) as Sally
- Columbo (1971) as Ross
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Nichols (1971) as McKeever
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) as Luicius
- Airport (1970) as Schuyler Schultz
- Pufnstuf (1970)
- Hello Down There (1969) as Marvin Webster
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Jockey
- Planet of the Apes (1968) as Lucius
- Dragnet (1967) as Caretaker
- Lost in Space (1965) as J-5
- In This Corner as Referee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lou Wagner best known for?
Lou Wagner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Captain's Log (2021), Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019), Clyde Cooper (2018), The Millers (2013).
When and where was Lou Wagner born?
Lou Wagner was born on August 19, 1940 in San Jose, California, USA.
How many credits does Lou Wagner have?
Lou Wagner has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2022.
What is Lou Wagner's background in cinema and television?
Lou Wagner is an American actor born on August 19, 1940, in San Jose, California, USA. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 51 known credits. Wagner's notable roles include Harlan Arliss in the NBC television series and Lucius in the 1968 film Planet of the Apes. He has a content scor...
Lou Wagner by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as DaiMon Solok — aged about 46
- Columbo (1971) as Ross — aged about 30
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Krax — aged about 52
- Matt Helm (1975) as Webster — aged about 34
- Planet of the Apes (1968) as Lucius — aged about 27
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Mr. Covington — aged about 64
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