Vince Edwards
Biography
Vince Edwards, born Vincent Edward Zoine on July 9, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, was an American actor, director, and singer. Also known as Vincent Edwards, he was recognized for his television role as doctor Ben Casey and his film role as Major Cliff Bricker in the 1968 war film The Devil's Brigade. Throughout his career, he accumulated eighty-seven known acting credits. He was born in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. Vince Edwards passed away on March 11, 1996, at the age of sixty-seven.
Career overview
Vince Edwards was an American actor, director, and singer. Born Vincent Edward Zoine on July 9, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, he was also known as Vincent Edwards. His place of birth is further specified as Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City. During his career, he accumulated 87 known credits in acting.
Edwards was best known for his television role as doctor Ben Casey. In addition to his television work, he appeared in film, notably playing Major Cliff Bricker in the 1968 war film The Devil's Brigade. His career spanned both television and motion pictures, establishing him as a recognized performer in both mediums.
Edwards passed away on March 11, 1996, at the age of 67. His contributions to the entertainment industry encompassed his work as an actor, director, and singer, leaving behind a substantial filmography and television legacy documented across 87 known acting credits.
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- The Fear (1995) as Uncle Pete
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Frank Norton
- Jailbreakers (1994) as Mr. Frank Norton
- Original Intent (1992) as Theodore Daniels
- P.S. I Luv U (1991)
- Motorama (1991) as Doctor
- Dillinger (1991) as J. Edgar Hoover
- The Gumshoe Kid (1990) as Ben Sherman
- The Saint: Wrong Number (1989) as General Daniel T. Donovan
- In the Heat of the Night (1988) Director
- Cellar Dweller (1988) as Norman Meshelski
- Return to Horror High (1987) as Richard Birnbaum
- The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987) as Sgt. Holt
- The Centurions (1986) as Jake Rockwell (voice)
- Sno-Line (1985) as Steve King
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Harry Dial
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Henry Gropper
- Cover Up (1984)
- The Fix (1984) as Frank Lane
- Deal of the Century (1983) as Frank Stryker
- Space Raiders (1983) as Hawk
- Knight Rider (1982) as Fred Wilson
- The Seduction (1982) as Maxwell
- Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix (1982) as Fred Wilson
- The Fall Guy (1981) Director
- Galactica 1980 (1980) Director
- B. J. and the Bear (1979) Director
- Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1979) Director
- Doctors' Private Lives (1979) Director
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) Director
- Evening in Byzantium (1978) as Bret Easton
- David Cassidy: Man Under Cover (1978) Director
- The Courage and the Passion (1978) as Col. Joe Agajanian
- The Courage and the Passion (1978) Executive Producer
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) Director
- The Rhinemann Exchange (1977) as Gen. Swanson
- Cover Girls (1977) as Bradner
- Medical Story (1975) as Dr. Douglas Neal
- The Lion Roars Again (1975) as Self
- Death Stalk (1975) as Jack Trahey
- Police Story (1973)
- Police Story (1973) as Sergeant Joe Barley
- Police Story (1973) Director
- The Mad Bomber (1973) as Geronimo Minneli
- Maneater (1973) Writer
- Maneater (1973) Director
- Saga of Sonora (1973) as Sheriff Sam
- Firehouse (1973) as Spike Ryerson
- Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate (1971) as Mal Weston
- Matt Lincoln (1970)
- Matt Lincoln (1970) Director
- Dial Hot Line (1970) as David Leopold
- Sole Survivor (1970) as Maj. Michael Devlin
- The Desperados (1969) as David Galt
- The Devil's Brigade (1968) as Major Cliff Bricker
- Hammerhead (1968) as Charles Hood
- The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self
- Mondo Hollywood (1967)
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Host
- The Victors (1963) as Baker
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Vince Edwards
- Ben Casey (1961) as Ben Casey
- Ben Casey (1961) Director
- Too Late Blues (1961) as Tommy Sheehan
- The Outsider (1961) as George
- The Untouchables (1959) as Nick Delgado
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Jink Pierce
- Hawaiian Eye (1959) as Dr. Sam Casey (uncredited)
- The Scavengers (1959) as Stuart Allison
- City of Fear (1959) as Vince Ryker
- Murder by Contract (1958) as Claude
- Island Women (1958) as Mike
- The Three Faces of Eve (1957) as Army Sergeant (uncredited)
- The Hired Gun (1957) as Kell Beldon
- Hit and Run (1957) as Frank
- Ride Out for Revenge (1957) as Little Wolf
- The Killing (1956) as Val Cannon
- Serenade (1956) as Marco Roselli
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Tex
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Carl Markheim
- The Night Holds Terror (1955) as Victor Gosset
- Cell 2455 Death Row (1955) as Hamilton
- Rogue Cop (1954) as Joey Langley
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Sgt. Lawrence Hancock
- Hiawatha (1952) as Hiawatha
- Sailor Beware (1952) as Blayden
- Mister Universe (1951) as Tommy Tomkins
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- Dark Passage (1947) as Cop at Tollbooth (uncredited)
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter