Paul Brinegar
Biography
Paul Brinegar was an American character actor born on December 19, 1917, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and he passed away on March 27, 1995, at the age of 77. He was best known for his roles in three western television series: The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Rawhide, and Lancer. His first credited appearance in a feature film was in Larceny in 1948. He launched a steady film career that slowed considerably in the late 1950s after he began appearing on television. His career did not end until 1994, when he made his final screen appearance as a stagecoach driver in the film version of Maverick. Between 1946 and 1994, he appeared more than 100 times in western films, often specializing in playing feisty, grizzled characters.
Career overview
Paul Brinegar was an American character actor born on December 19, 1917, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and he passed away on March 27, 1995, at the age of seventy-seven. He is best known for his roles in three western television series: The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Rawhide, and Lancer.
His first credited appearance in a feature film was in the 1948 movie Larceny. Following this, he launched a steady film career that slowed considerably in the late 1950s after he began appearing on television. Between 1946 and 1994, he appeared more than 100 times in western films, often specializing in playing feisty and grizzled characters.
His acting career did not end until 1994, when he made his final screen appearance as a stagecoach driver in the film version of Maverick. Throughout his career, Brinegar accumulated ninety-six known acting credits.
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115 titles- Maverick (1994) as Stage Driver
- Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone (1994) as Jim 'Dog' Kelly
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Francis Kilbride
- Life Stinks (1991) as Old Bellboy
- The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991) as Cookie
- They Came from Outer Space (1990) as John Peckham
- Annihilator (1986) as Pops
- Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984) as Pee Wee
- Spaceship (1983) as Clint Eastwood / Dirty Harry
- The Young Landlords (1983) as Mr. Darden
- Knight Rider (1982) as Chuck
- Capitol (1982)
- Matt Houston (1982) as Lamar Pettybone
- The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch (1982) as Bodie
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Crisis in Sun Valley (1978) as Poole
- CHiPs (1977) as Keith Lawton / Old Surfer
- CHiPs (1977) as Old Surfer
- Grizzly Adams (1977) as Trapper Tom
- Lucan (1977)
- Code R (1977) as Alvin Purdy
- The Golden Dog (1977) as Jock
- Barbary Coast (1975) as Jesse
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Glover
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Rafe Morris
- Harry O (1974) as Old Man
- Petrocelli (1974) as Patch Dressler
- High Plains Drifter (1973) as Lutie Naylor
- The Secret Sharer (1973) as Captain Archbold
- Emergency! (1972) as Husband (Tom)
- Emergency! (1972) as Grady
- Emergency! (1972) as Max
- Cannon (1971) as Charlie Tompkins
- Nichols (1971) as Gaffer
- Medical Center (1969) as Hnchoo
- Charro! (1969) as Opie Keetch
- Lancer (1968)
- Lancer (1968) as Jelly Hoskins
- The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967) as Charlie Moss
- Hero (1966)
- Country Boy (1966)
- The Magnificent Stranger (1966) as Wishbone
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Gurney
- Bonanza (1959) as Lev Buckalew
- Rawhide (1959) as Wishbone
- Lawman (1958) as George the Stage Line Clerk
- The Texan (1958) as Ludwig
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Van Kimmel
- How to Make a Monster (1958) as Rivero
- Cattle Empire (1958) as Tom Jefferson Jeffrey
- Perry Mason (1957) as Jason Rohan
- Perry Mason (1957) as Tom Sackett
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Austin (uncredited)
- Trackdown (1957) as Zack Armstead
- Whirlybirds (1957) as Joe Slade
- Copper Sky (1957) as Charlie Martin
- The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) as Okie (uncredited)
- The Vampire (1957) as Willy Warner
- State Trooper (1956) as Storekeeper
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- Ransom! (1956) as Bank Clerk (uncredited)
- World Without End (1956) as Vida (uncredited)
- Fighting Trouble (1956) as Mailman (uncredited)
- Cheyenne (1955) as Slim Mantell
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Jim Begley
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Jim Kelley
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Jim Kelley (uncredited)
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Mayor Jim Kelley
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mason
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Police Officer
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Stern
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Milkman (uncredited)
- I Died a Thousand Times (1955) as Bus Driver (uncredited)
- Inside Detroit (1955)
- Lassie (1954) as Ben Adams
- Father Knows Best (1954) as Delivery Man (uncredited)
- The Whistler (1954)
- Public Defender (1954) as Bud
- Public Defender (1954) as Vic Oliver
- Public Defender (1954) as Keller
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Jock
- A Star Is Born (1954) as Man at Funeral (uncredited)
- The Silver Chalice (1954) as Audience Member (uncredited)
- Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954) as Angry Accuser in Street (uncredited)
- Human Desire (1954) as Brakeman
- Rails Into Laramie (1954) as Bandleader (uncredited)
- Four Guns to the Border (1954)
- Dawn at Socorro (1954) as Desk Clerk
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Pete
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Ivan Fenwick
- The Man Behind the Badge (1953)
- Captain Scarface (1953) as Clegg
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Hans
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Jamie (uncredited)
- Cavalcade of America (1952)
- We're Not Married! (1952) as Beauty Contest Spectator (uncredited)
- The Captive City (1952) as Police Sergeant
- Pat and Mike (1952) as Caddy (uncredited)
- Dragnet (1951)
- Racket Squad (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Brown
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Link
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Cousin Obie (uncredited)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Joe
- Storm Warning (1951) as Cameraman #1 (uncredited)
- Journey Into Light (1951) as Bum
- Insurance Investigator (1951) as Mr. Spangler
- A Ticket to Tomahawk (1950)
- Young Man with a Horn (1950) as Stage Manager (uncredited)
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Frankie
- Pinky (1949) as Western Union Clerk (uncredited)
- Take One False Step (1949) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Larceny (1948) as Mechanic
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Brinegar best known for?
Paul Brinegar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maverick (1994), The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993), Life Stinks (1991), Meet Bill (2007).
When and where was Paul Brinegar born?
Paul Brinegar was born on December 19, 1917 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. They passed away on March 27, 1995.
How many credits does Paul Brinegar have?
Paul Brinegar has accumulated over 115 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1994.
What is Paul Brinegar's background in cinema and television?
Paul Brinegar was an American character actor born on December 19, 1917, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and he passed away on March 27, 1995, at the age of 77. He was best known for his roles in three western television series: The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Rawhide, and Lancer. His first credited appearance in a featur...