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Gary Vinson (1936–1984)

Actor | Writer

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On October 15, 1984, Vinson shot and killed himself in Redondo Beach, California at the time he was allegedly facing serious legal problems. See more trivia »

Born:

in Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:

(age 47) in Redondo Beach, California, USA
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1983 Boone (TV series)
Jake Cord
– Chance of a Lifetime (1983) … Jake Cord
 
1982 The Incredible Hulk (TV series)
Sperling
– A Minor Problem (1982) … Sperling
 
1982 The Fall Guy (TV series)
Air Marshall
– No Way Out (1982) … Air Marshall
 
1981 The Munsters' Revenge (TV movie)
Patrolman Larry
 
1981 B.J. and the Bear (TV series)
Stuart
– Down & Dirty (1981) … Stuart
 
1980 The $5.20 an Hour Dream (TV movie)
Jim Hagen
 
1980 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
Wrecker Driver
– The Killing Point (1980) … Wrecker Driver
 
1979 Battlestar Galactica (TV series)
Doyle
– Greetings from Earth (1979) … Doyle
 
1978 Operation Petticoat (TV series)
2nd Shore Patrol Officer
– Tostin Times Two (1978) … 2nd Shore Patrol Officer
 
1978 The Next Step Beyond (TV series)
– Thunderbolt (1978)
 
1976 Black Sheep Squadron (TV series)
Lt. Baylor
– The Cat's Whiskers (1976) … Lt. Baylor
 
1976 The Million Dollar Rip-Off (TV movie)
Hennessy
 
1976 The Six Million Dollar Man (TV series)
Joe (Technician)
– The Golden Pharaoh (1976) … Joe (Technician)
 
1975 Half a House
Golfer
 
1975 S.W.A.T. (TV series)
Sergeant
– Pressure Cooker (1975) … Sergeant
 
1975 Police Story (TV series)
Frank Cates
– Headhunter (1975) … Frank Cates
 
1974 The Waltons (TV series)
Sgt Strong
– The Runaway (1974) … Sgt Strong
 
1973 The Streets of San Francisco (TV series)
Detective John Holeck
– Shield of Honor (1973) … Detective John Holeck
 
1973 Dusty's Trail (TV series)
Hank Gibson
– Then There Were Seven (1973) … Hank Gibson
 
1972 McCloud (TV series)
Wilks
– The New Mexican Connection (1972) … Wilks
 
1972 Miss Stewart, Sir (TV movie)
Buzz
 
1972 Love, American Style (TV series)
Bob (segment "Love and the Physical")
– Love and the Advice Column/Love and the Bathtub/Love and the Fullback/Love and the Guru/Love and the Physical (1972) … Bob (segment "Love and the Physical")
 
1971 Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate (TV movie)
Jonas
 
1970 Nancy (TV series)
Bob Petrie
– East Is East and West Is West (1970) … Bob Petrie
 
1968-1970 Mod Squad (TV series)
Beau Graves
– A Time for Remembering (1970) … Beau Graves
– The Teeth of the Barracuda (1968) … Beau Graves
 
1969 The F.B.I. (TV series)
Joseph Foxx
– Moment of Truth (1969) … Joseph Foxx
 
1969 The Virginian (TV series)
Sheriff Tom Wade
– Crime Wave in Buffalo Springs (1969) … Sheriff Tom Wade
 
1968 Nobody's Perfect
Walt Purdy
 
1966-1967 Pistols 'n' Petticoats (TV series)
Sheriff Harold Sikes / Carter Bledsoe
– Harold's Double (1967) … Sheriff Harold Sikes / Carter Bledsoe
– Colonel Comes to Town (1967) … Sheriff Harold Sikes
– The Taming of Sorry Water (1967) … Sheriff Harold Sikes
– Peace Offering (1967) … Sheriff Harold Sikes
– The Golden Fleece (1967) … Sheriff Harold Sikes
See all 26 episodes »
 
1962-1966 McHale's Navy (TV series)
George Christopher
– Wally for Congress (1966) … George Christopher
– Binghamton at 20 Paces (1966) … George Christopher
– An Ensign's Best Friend (1966) … George Christopher
– The McHale Grand Prix (1966) … George Christopher
– Who Was That German I Saw You With? (1966) … George Christopher
See all 138 episodes »
 
1965 McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force
Quatermaster George Christopher
 
1964 McHale's Navy
Quartermaster George Christopher (Christy)
 
1962 Wagon Train (TV series)
Sean McGowan
– The Levy-McGowan Story (1962) … Sean McGowan
 
1962 Going My Way (TV series)
Bruce Randall
– The Parish Car (1962) … Bruce Randall
 
1958-1962 Lawman (TV series)
Bill Andrews / Jess Billings
– Explosion (1962) … Jess Billings
– The Badge (1958) … Bill Andrews
 
1962 The Tall Man (TV series)
Charlie Fox
– The Runaway Groom (1962) … Charlie Fox
 
1960-1962 77 Sunset Strip (TV series)
Brad Curtis / Marlin / Rod Jenning
– Ghost of a Memory (1962) … Rod Jenning
– Attic (1960) … Marlin
– Fraternity of Fear (1960) … Brad Curtis
 
1962 Alcoa Premiere (TV series)
Christy Christopher
– Seven Against the Sea (1962) … Christy Christopher
 
1962 Laramie (TV series)
Lieutenant Taylor
– The Day of the Savage (1962) … Lieutenant Taylor
 
1962 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
Doug Wilson
– A Very Special Girl (1962) … Doug Wilson
 
1962 Room for One More (TV series)
Alvin
– This Gun for Sale (1962) … Alvin
 
1960-1962 The Roaring 20's (TV series)
Chris Higbee
– The People People Marry (1962) … Chris Higbee
– You Can't Fight City Hall (1962) … Chris Higbee
– Blondes Prefer Gentlemen (1961) … Chris Higbee
– Asparagus Tips (1961) … Chris Higbee
– The Duke on the Bum (1961) … Chris Higbee
See all 39 episodes »
 
1961 A Majority of One
Mr. McMillon
 
1958-1961 Bronco (TV series)
Bud Donner / Clay Dawson / Jamie Ringgold / …
– Cousin from Atlanta (1961) … Johansen Jorgesor
– The Invaders (1961) … Clay Dawson
– The Devil's Spawn (1959) … Bud Donner
– Four Guns and a Prayer (1958) … Jamie Ringgold
 
1960 High School Caesar
Bob Williams
 
1960 Bourbon Street Beat (TV series)
Lenny
– Teresa (1960) … Lenny
 
1960 Colt .45 (TV series)
Lieutenant Sims / Lt. Roberts
– The Trespasser (1960) … Lieutenant Sims
– Chain of Command (1960) … Lt. Roberts
 
1960 The Alaskans (TV series)
Frank Andrews / Larry Hoyt
– Heart of Gold (1960) … Frank Andrews
– The Last Bullet (1960) … Larry Hoyt
 
1960 Sugarfoot (TV series)
Jack Guild / Joey Grogan
– Return to Boot Hill (1960) … Jack Guild
– Fernando (1960) … Joey Grogan
 
1960 Hawaiian Eye (TV series)
Somerset Jones
– Danger on Credit (1960) … Somerset Jones
 
1960 Bachelor Father (TV series)
Mike / Mike Mitchell
– The Fishing Trip (1960) … Mike Mitchell
– The Blonde Issue (1960) … Mike
 
1957-1960 Cheyenne (TV series)
Johnny Benson / Sandy
– Riot at Arroyo Seco (1960) … Johnny Benson
– The Broken Pledge (1957) … Sandy
 
1959 Maverick (TV series)
Smoky Vaughn
– A Fellow's Brother (1959) … Smoky Vaughn
 
1959 Yellowstone Kelly
Lieutenant
 
1959 Not for Hire (TV series)
– The Hunting License (1959)
 
1959 The Deputy (TV series)
Hghipockets
– The Wild Wind (1959) … Hghipockets
 
1959 The Rough Riders (TV series)
Clayton Fletcher
– A Matter of Instinct (1959) … Clayton Fletcher
 
1958 Whirlybirds (TV series)
Andrew
– Story of Sister Bridgit (1958) … Andrew
 
1958 Bat Masterson (TV series)
Billy Thompson
– A Noose Fits Anybody (1958) … Billy Thompson
 
1958 The Restless Years
Bruce's Friend (uncredited)
 
1958 The Ed Wynn Show (TV series)
Sandy
– Pilot (1958) … Sandy
 
1958 Harbor Command (TV series)
– Shore Patrol (1958)
 
1958 The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (TV series)
Joe Randolph Jr.
– The Closed Circuit (1958) … Joe Randolph Jr.
 
1957 Gunsmoke (TV series)
Jim
– Never Pester Chester (1957) … Jim
 
1957 The Invisible Boy
Young soldier (uncredited)
 
1957 Rockabilly Baby
Jimmy Carter
 
1957 Perry Mason (TV series)
Marv Adams
– The Case of the Drowning Duck (1957) … Marv Adams
 
1957 The Court of Last Resort (TV series)
Young Gordon Wallace
– The Gordon Wallace Case (1957) … Young Gordon Wallace
 
1957 Fear Strikes Out
High School Ballplayer (uncredited)
 
1957 The Young Stranger
Boy in Courtroom (scenes deleted)
 
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1963 McHale's Navy (TV series)
– The Ensign Gets a Zero (1963) (story)
 
Show ShowSelf (1 title)
1955 Our Miss Brooks (TV series)
Himself - Kool Shake Spoksman
– Buddy (1955) … Himself - Kool Shake Spoksman
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1967 The Far Out West
Sheriff Harold Sykes
 

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6' (1.83 m)
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Trivia:

On October 15, 1984, Vinson shot and killed himself in Redondo Beach, California at the time he was allegedly facing serious legal problems. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra