Roy Thinnes |
|
Roy was born on April 6, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois. During his formative years, he had wanted to become a doctor or football player - or, if one wants to believe his early press releases, both. He started in show business at a radio station, where he did everything: engineering, DJ shows, news and dramatizations. That led to an interest in acting...
See full bio »
Born:in Chicago, Illinois, USA |
|
|
1 nomination.
See more awards »
Known For
Show all
Hide all
Filmography
Show 
Actor (80 credits)
Actor (80 credits)
2002
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Curtis Johansen
Curtis Johansen
- Greed
(2002)
... Curtis Johansen
2002
Oz
(TV Series)
Leader of Aryan Brotherhood
Leader of Aryan Brotherhood
- Good Intentions
(2002)
... Leader of Aryan Brotherhood
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
(TV Series)
Sheridan Beckworth
Sheridan Beckworth
- The Faithful
(2001)
... Sheridan Beckworth
1996-2001
The X-Files
(TV Series)
Jeremiah Smith
Jeremiah Smith
- This Is Not Happening
(2001)
... Jeremiah Smith
- Herrenvolk
(1996)
... Jeremiah Smith
- Talitha Cumi
(1996)
... Jeremiah Smith
1990-1999
Law & Order
(TV Series)
Mr. Kushner / Victor Panatti / D.A. Alfred Wentworth
Mr. Kushner / Victor Panatti / D.A. Alfred Wentworth
- Ramparts
(1999)
... Mr. Kushner
- Terminal
(1997)
... Victor Panatti
- Everybody's Favorite Bagman
(1990)
... D.A. Alfred Wentworth
1996
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Senator Guy Hammond
Senator Guy Hammond
- Secret Service
(1996)
... Senator Guy Hammond
1996
Poltergeist: The Legacy
(TV Series)
Clayton Wallace
Clayton Wallace
- The Crystal Scarab
(1996)
... Clayton Wallace
1995
The Invaders
(TV Mini-Series)
David Vincent
David Vincent
- Episode #1.2
(1995)
... David Vincent
- Episode #1.1
(1995)
... David Vincent
1984-1992
One Life to Live
(TV Series)
Sloan Carpenter / Alex Crown
Sloan Carpenter / Alex Crown
- Episode dated 28 August 1992
(1992)
... Sloan Carpenter
- Episode dated 17 December 1984
(1984)
... Alex Crown
1992
FBI: The Untold Stories
(TV Series)
Agent Jim Theisen
Agent Jim Theisen
- D.B. Cooper/McCoy Skyjacking
(1992)
... Agent Jim Theisen
1991
An Inconvenient Woman
(TV Mini-Series)
Sims Lord
Sims Lord
- Episode #1.2
(1991)
... Sims Lord
- Episode #1.1
(1991)
... Sims Lord
1991
Dark Shadows
(TV Series)
Roger Collins / Rev. Trask / Reverend Trask
Roger Collins / Rev. Trask / Reverend Trask
- Episode #1.12
(1991)
... Roger Collins / Rev. Trask
- Episode #1.11
(1991)
... Roger Collins / Rev. Trask
- Episode #1.10
(1991)
... Reverend Trask
- Episode #1.9
(1991)
... Roger Collins / Rev. Trask
- Episode #1.8
(1991)
... Roger Collins / Rev. Trask
1985-1991
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
J. K. Davern / Sheriff Howard Landry / Lt. Ted Misko
J. K. Davern / Sheriff Howard Landry / Lt. Ted Misko
- The Taxman Cometh
(1991)
... J. K. Davern
- Trouble in Eden
(1987)
... Sheriff Howard Landry
- Dead Heat
(1985)
... Lt. Ted Misko
1987
1st & Ten
(TV Series)
Teddy
Teddy
- The Bulls Change Hands
(1987)
... Teddy
- Illegal Use of Love
(1987)
... Teddy
- The Comeback Trail
(1987)
... Teddy
- A Loaded Gun
(1987)
... Teddy
- A Second Chance Once Removed
(1987)
... Teddy
1984
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Buzz McLaine
Buzz McLaine
- Country Blues/A Matter of Taste/Frat Brothers Forever
(1984)
... Buzz McLaine
1982-1983
Falcon Crest
(TV Series)
Nick Hogan
Nick Hogan
- Penumbra
(1983)
... Nick Hogan
- Climax
(1983)
... Nick Hogan
- Maelstrom
(1983)
... Nick Hogan
- Ultimatums
(1983)
... Nick Hogan
- The Odyssey
(1983)
... Nick Hogan
1980
From Here to Eternity
(TV Series)
Major Dana Holmes
Major Dana Holmes
- Revenge
(1980)
... Major Dana Holmes
- Aftermath
(1980)
... Major Dana Holmes
- Secrets
(1980)
... Major Dana Holmes
- Homecoming
(1980)
... Major Dana Holmes
- Crossroads
(1980)
... Major Dana Holmes
1979
From Here to Eternity
(TV Mini-Series)
Capt. Dana Holmes
Capt. Dana Holmes
- Part III
(1979)
... Capt. Dana Holmes
- Part II
(1979)
... Capt. Dana Holmes
- Part I
(1979)
... Capt. Dana Holmes
1979
Supertrain
(TV Series)
William Phillips / Eddy Barnes
William Phillips / Eddy Barnes
- Hail to the Chief
(1979)
... William Phillips / Eddy Barnes
1978
Battlestar Galactica
(TV Series)
Croft
Croft
- Gun on Ice Planet Zero: Part 2
(1978)
... Croft
- Gun on Ice Planet Zero: Part 1
(1978)
... Croft
1970-1971
The Psychiatrist
(TV Series)
Dr. James Whitman
Dr. James Whitman
- Par for the Course
(1971)
... Dr. James Whitman
- Ex-Sgt. Randell File, U.S.A.
(1971)
... Dr. James Whitman
- The Longer Trail
(1971)
... Dr. James Whitman
- Such Civil War in My Love and Hate
(1971)
... Dr. James Whitman
- The Private World of Martin Dalton
(1971)
... Dr. James Whitman
1967-1968
The Invaders
(TV Series)
David Vincent
David Vincent
- Inquisition
(1968)
... David Vincent
- The Pursued
(1968)
... David Vincent
- The Life Seekers
(1968)
... David Vincent
- The Miracle
(1968)
... David Vincent
- The Vise
(1968)
... David Vincent
1965-1966
12 O'Clock High
(TV Series)
Capt. Paul Pridie / Maj. Jake Hays
Capt. Paul Pridie / Maj. Jake Hays
- A Distant Cry
(1966)
... Capt. Paul Pridie
- In Search of My Enemy
(1965)
... Maj. Jake Hays
1965-1966
The Long, Hot Summer
(TV Series)
Ben Quick
Ben Quick
- Man with Two Faces
(1966)
... Ben Quick
- Carlotta, Come Home
(1966)
... Ben Quick
- Crisis
(1966)
... Ben Quick
- Blaze of Glory
(1966)
... Ben Quick
- Reunion - Italian Style
(1966)
... Ben Quick
1963-1965
General Hospital
(TV Series)
Dr. Phil Brewer #1 / Dr. Phil Brewer
Dr. Phil Brewer #1 / Dr. Phil Brewer
- Episode #1.617
(1965)
... Dr. Phil Brewer #1
- Episode #1.606
(1965)
... Dr. Phil Brewer #1
- Episode #1.604
(1965)
... Dr. Phil Brewer #1
- Episode #1.603
(1965)
... Dr. Phil Brewer #1
- Episode #1.587
(1965)
... Dr. Phil Brewer #1
1964
The Reporter
(TV Series)
Detective Lieutenant Lee Roberts / Roberts
Detective Lieutenant Lee Roberts / Roberts
- The Lost Lady Blues
(1964)
... Detective Lieutenant Lee Roberts
- Murder by Scandal
(1964)
... Roberts
1962-1963
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Ab Singleton / Harry
Ab Singleton / Harry
- Jeb
(1963)
... Ab Singleton (as Roy Thinnis)
- False Front
(1962)
... Harry
1963
The Eleventh Hour
(TV Series)
David Dunlear
David Dunlear
- Something Crazy's Going on in the Back Room
(1963)
... David Dunlear
1962-1963
The Untouchables
(TV Series)
Red Thomas / Denny Brannon
Red Thomas / Denny Brannon
- An Eye for an Eye
(1963)
... Red Thomas
- A Fist of Five
(1962)
... Denny Brannon
Show
Self (6 credits)
Self (6 credits)
Show
Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
Related Videos
Edit
Personal Details
Other Works:
Unsold pilot: Appeared in a pilot for a dramatic series to be called "Chicago 212". See more »Alternate Names:
Roy ThinnisHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Edit
Did You Know?
Trivia:
Was originally hired to play Arthur Adamson in Alfred Hitchcock's final film, Family Plot (1976), but Hitchcock had always wanted William Devane for the part. Devane was originally unavailable, so Hitchcock began filming with Thinnes in the role. When Devane became suddenly available one month into filming, Hitchcock unceremoniously fired Thinnes without explanation and replaced him with Devane (... See more »Star Sign:
AriesContribute to This Page
Explore popular and recently added TV series available to stream now with Prime Video.
