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Virgil Frye

Acting Born Aug 21, 1930 Died May 7, 2012 Estherville, Iowa, USA 47 credits
47
Total Credits
1966–2004
39 Years Career Span
19
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Virgil Frye works in acting. Born August 21, 1930 in Estherville, Iowa, USA. Died May 7, 2012. Archytele tracks 47 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Sonny Boy
E! True Hollywood Story
S.F.W.Nature of the BeastXtro 3: Watch the Skies
Children of the Dark
Man Trouble
The Hot SpotPacific Palisades
The Secret of the Ice Cave
Colors
Destination: AmericaWinners Take All
HunterThe Burning BedHot MovesRunning Hot
Revenge of the Ninja
The Postman Always Rings TwiceGraduation DayTake This Job and Shove It
BorderlineDr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
Up from the Depths
Uncle Joe Shannon
CHiPsYoung Dan'l Boone
Charlie's AngelsBobbie Jo and the OutlawThe Missouri Breaks
The Six Million Dollar ManThe Klansman
The Cat CreatureHowzer
Deadhead MilesGarden of the DeadThe LimitThe All American HustlerThe All American Hustler · Producer
CannonDead AimThe Jesus Trip
Easy RiderEasy Rider · Makeup ArtistNightmare in Wax
Ironside
Queen of Blood

Full Filmography

47 titles
  • Sonny Boy (2004) as Self
  • E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
  • S.F.W. (1995) as Earl
  • Nature of the Beast (1995) as Gas Station Attendant
  • Xtro 3: Watch the Skies (1995) as Survivor
  • Children of the Dark (1994) as Service Station Owner
  • Man Trouble (1992) as Sturge
  • The Hot Spot (1990) as Deputy Buck
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  • Pacific Palisades (1990) as The Man with the Cap
  • The Secret of the Ice Cave (1989) as Frank Hagen
  • Colors (1988) as Sheriff Foster
  • Destination: America (1987)
  • Winners Take All (1987) as Sam
  • Hunter (1984) as Deputy Cassell
  • The Burning Bed (1984) as Virg
  • Hot Moves (1984) as The Porno Man
  • Running Hot (1984) as Ross
  • Revenge of the Ninja (1983) as Lt. Dime
  • The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) as Crapshooter
  • Graduation Day (1981) as Officer MacGregor
  • Take This Job and Shove It (1981) as Cleach
  • Borderline (1980)
  • Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980) as Lt. Mack Druck - 'Il Topo'
  • Up from the Depths (1979) as Earl Sullivan
  • Uncle Joe Shannon (1978) as Physical Therapist
  • CHiPs (1977)
  • Young Dan'l Boone (1977)
  • Charlie's Angels (1976) as Otis
  • Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw (1976) as Joe Grant
  • The Missouri Breaks (1976) as Woody
  • The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Fred
  • The Klansman (1974) as Johnson
  • The Cat Creature (1973) as Donovan
  • Howzer (1973) as Joe Day
  • Deadhead Miles (1972) as Trouble Maker
  • Garden of the Dead (1972) as Braddock
  • The Limit (1972) as Kenny
  • The All American Hustler (1972) as Yoga Guy (uncredited)
  • The All American Hustler (1972) Producer
  • Cannon (1971)
  • Dead Aim (1971) as Poggin
  • The Jesus Trip (1971) as Folsom
  • Easy Rider (1969) as Biker (uncredited)
  • Easy Rider (1969) Makeup Artist
  • Nightmare in Wax (1969) as Ralph Tenier
  • Ironside (1967)
  • Queen of Blood (1966) as Control Panel

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Virgil Frye best known for?

Virgil Frye is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nature of the Beast (1995), Man Trouble (1992), The Hot Spot (1990), Colors (1988).

When and where was Virgil Frye born?

Virgil Frye was born on August 21, 1930 in Estherville, Iowa, USA. They passed away on May 7, 2012.

How many credits does Virgil Frye have?

Virgil Frye has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2004.

What is Virgil Frye's background in cinema and television?

Character actor Virgil Charles Frye was born on August 21, 1930 in Estherville, Iowa. A former Golden Gloves boxing champion, Frye worked in the cornfields in Iowa and was active in the civil rights movement in Alabama before he first began acting in films and TV shows in the mid-1960's. Virgil often played either toug...

Virgil Frye by the numbers

47credits
39films
8TV series
1966–2004active years

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