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G.D. Spradlin (1920–2011)

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G.D. Spradlin started his career as a lawyer, then became an Independent Oil producer. He was active in local politics before turning to acting. He joined the Oklahoma Repertory Theatre in 1964. See full bio »

Born:

Gervase Duan Spradlin
in Paul's Valley, Oklahoma, USA

Died:

(age 90) in San Luis Obispo, California, USA
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1999 Dick
Ben Bradlee
 
1996 The Long Kiss Goodnight
President
 
1996 Dark Skies (TV series)
Elliot P. Grantham / Patient Zero
– The Awakening (1996) … Elliot P. Grantham/Patient Zero
 
1996 Riders of the Purple Sage (TV movie)
Pastor Dyer
 
1995 Nick of Time
Mystery Man
 
1995 Canadian Bacon
R. J. Hacker (as G. D. Spradlin)
 
1994 Ed Wood
Reverend Lemon
 
1994 Clifford
Parker Davis
 
1993 Telling Secrets (TV movie)
Walter Jefferson
 
1992 Intruders (TV movie)
General Hanley
 
1992 Cruel Doubt (TV movie)
George Bates
 
1991 Carolina Skeletons (TV movie)
Hiram Stoker
 
1991 Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance (TV movie)
Chief Hogan
 
1990 Sporting Chance (TV movie)
Evan Thorpe
 
1989 The War of the Roses
Harry Thurmont
 
1988 War and Remembrance (TV mini-series)
Adm. Raymond A. Spruance
– Part 3 (1988) … Adm. Raymond A. Spruance
– Part 2 (1988) … Adm. Raymond A. Spruance
 
1987 Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder (TV mini-series)
Franklin Bradshaw
 
1986 Houston: The Legend of Texas (TV movie)
President Andrew Jackson
 
1986 Resting Place (TV movie)
Sam Jennings
 
1986 Dream West (TV mini-series)
Gen. Steven Watts Kearney
 
1985 Robert Kennedy & His Times (TV mini-series)
Lyndon Johnson
 
1985 Space (TV mini-series)
Tucker Thomas
 
1984 Call to Glory (TV movie)
General Thornton
 
1984 Tank
Sheriff Cyrus Buelton
 
1983 The Lords of Discipline
Gen. Bentley Durrell
 
1982 Wrong Is Right
Philindros
 
1981 The Greatest American Hero (TV series)
Nelson Corey
– The Greatest American Hero (1981) … Nelson Corey
 
1980 The Formula
Arthur Clements
 
1980 The Jayne Mansfield Story (TV movie)
Gerald Conway
 
1979 North Dallas Forty
B. A. Strothers
 
1979 Apocalypse Now
General Corman
 
1978 And I Alone Survived (TV movie)
Bob Elder
 
1978 Maneaters Are Loose! (TV movie)
Gordon Hale
 
1977 Columbo (TV series)
Martin Hammond
– Try and Catch Me (1977) … Martin Hammond
 
1977 MacArthur
Maj. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger
 
1977 One on One
Coach Moreland Smith
 
1977 The November Plan (TV movie)
Gen. Winfield
 
1976-1977 Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (TV series)
Senator Dillon
– Chapter XVII (1977) … Senator Dillon
– Chapter XVI (1977) … Senator Dillon
– Chapter XV (1977) … Senator Dillon
– Chapter XIV (1977) … Senator Dillon
– Chapter X (1976) … Senator Dillon
 
1976 City of Angels (TV series)
General Winfield
– Say Goodbye to Yesterday (1976)
– The November Plan: Part 1 (1976) … General Winfield
 
1976 The Oregon Trail (TV series)
Thomas Hern
– Pilot (1976) … Thomas Hern
 
1975 Judgment: The Court Martial of Lieutenant William Calley (TV movie)
Military Judge
 
1974 The Godfather: Part II
Senator Pat Geary (as G. D. Spradlin)
 
1973 Adam-12 (TV series)
Joe Johnson
– Harbor Division (1973) … Joe Johnson
 
1973 Kung Fu (TV series)
Lucas Bass
– The Ancient Warrior (1973) … Lucas Bass
 
1973 Hernandez (TV movie)
Penner
 
1972 Alias Smith and Jones (TV series)
Simpson
– Witness to a Lynching (1972) … Simpson
 
1972 Search (TV series)
Stephen Ackerman
– The Adonis File (1972) … Stephen Ackerman
 
1972 Hec Ramsey (TV series)
Brother Caxton
– Hangman's Wages (1972) … Brother Caxton
 
1972 The Only Way Home
Philip
 
1971 The Hunting Party
Sam Bayard
 
1971 Sam Hill: Who Killed Mr. Foster? (TV movie)
Reverend Foster
 
1968-1970 Bonanza (TV series)
Chip / Jenks
– The Trouble with Trouble (1970) … Chip
– Different Pines, Same Wind (1968) … Jenks
 
1970 Monte Walsh
Hal Henderson
 
1970 Tora! Tora! Tora!
Cmdr. Maurice E. Curts - Kimmel's Communications Officer (uncredited)
 
1967-1970 Dragnet 1967 (TV series)
Arthur Leo Tyson / Preston C. Densmore / Tom Arbyrd
– Burglary: Baseball (1970) … Arthur Leo Tyson
– Vice: DR-30 (1969) … Tom Arbyrd
– The Phony Police Racket (1967) … Preston C. Densmore
 
1970 Dial Hot Line (TV movie)
Doctor Stone
 
1970 Zabriskie Point
Lee's Associate
 
1970 It Takes a Thief (TV series)
Col. Collins
– Situation Red (1970) … Col. Collins
 
1969 The Virginian (TV series)
Preacher
– Home to Methuselah (1969) … Preacher
 
1969 Hell's Angels '69
Detective
 
1969 Number One
Doctor Tristler
 
1968 The Outsider (TV series)
Kenneth Conrad
– For Members Only (1968) … Kenneth Conrad
 
1968 Will Penny
Anse Howard
 
1968 Cimarron Strip (TV series)
Kermin
– The Judgement (1968) … Kermin
 
1967 Mannix (TV series)
Sid Abernathy
– Turn Every Stone (1967) … Sid Abernathy (uncredited)
 
1967 The Big Valley (TV series)
George Rhodes
– Showdown in Limbo (1967) … George Rhodes
 
1967 I Spy (TV series)
Blair
– Tonia (1967) … Blair
 
1966-1967 The Rounders (TV series)
Jed
– What Elephants? (1967) … Jed
– Some Things Are Not for Sale (1966) … Jed
 
1966 Run for Your Life (TV series)
Mr. Perkins
– Time and a Half on Christmas Eve (1966) … Mr. Perkins
 
1966 Pistols 'n' Petticoats (TV series)
Marshal
– Cards Anyone (1966) … Marshal
 
1966 Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (TV series)
Colonel Driscoll
– Gomer Pyle, Super Chef (1966) … Colonel Driscoll
 
1966 Iron Horse (TV series)
– High Devil (1966)
 
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1972 Outside In
 
1972 The Only Way Home
 
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1972 The Only Way Home (producer)
 
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1989 Oklahoma Passage (TV mini-series)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2012 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
 
1992 The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (video)
Senator Pat Geary
 
1977 The Godfather: A Novel for Television (TV mini-series)
 

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Alternate Names:

G. D. Spradlin

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Personal Quote:

Being rich changes surprisingly little. You'll still have to have an absorbing interest in life, something to do to make you feel alive. See more »

Trivia:

One of Hollywood's most prolific character actors, Spradlin has portrayed presidents (Andrew Jackson and Lyndon Johnson) and senators, as well as preachers, doctors, major generals, naval commanders, colonels, an admiral, a sheriff, a police chief, a CEO, and Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo