Gregory Walcott (1928–2015) |
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Gregory Walcott grew up in North Carolina and went into the Army just after the end of World War II. After leaving the service, he grew restless on the East Coast and, with $100 in his pocket, thumbed his way west to pursue an acting career. An agent who spotted him in a little theater play helped Walcott land his debut movie role in Red Skies of ...
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Born:in Wendell, North Carolina, USADied:(age 87) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
The veteran movie star chats about his debut as the mayor of Hawkins in "Stranger Things" Season 3, plus another marvelous new role.
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Actor (116 credits)
Actor (116 credits)
1984-1991
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Lamar Morgan / Willie Patchecki / Isaiah Potts
Lamar Morgan / Willie Patchecki / Isaiah Potts
- From the Horse's Mouth
(1991)
... Lamar Morgan
- Trial by Error
(1986)
... Willie Patchecki
- It's a Dog's Life
(1984)
... Isaiah Potts
1980-1990
Dallas
(TV Series)
Jim Redfield / Commander Jedediah Joyce
Jim Redfield / Commander Jedediah Joyce
- A Tale of Two Cities
(1990)
... Commander Jedediah Joyce
- Taste of Success
(1980)
... Jim Redfield
- Who Done It?
(1980)
... Jim Redfield
1981-1986
Simon & Simon
(TV Series)
Wayne Epperson / Kramer
Wayne Epperson / Kramer
- The Cop Who Came to Dinner
(1986)
... Wayne Epperson
- The Least Dangerous Game
(1981)
... Kramer
1977
The Six Million Dollar Man
(TV Series)
Alex Parker
Alex Parker
- Sharks: Part 2
(1977)
... Alex Parker
- Sharks: Part 1
(1977)
... Alex Parker
1975
Little House on the Prairie
(TV Series)
Slick McBurney
Slick McBurney
- In the Big Inning
(1975)
... Slick McBurney
1960-1972
Bonanza
(TV Series)
Will Cooper / Ed Thornton / Wade Turner / ...
Will Cooper / Ed Thornton / Wade Turner / ...
- Riot
(1972)
... Will Cooper
- Thornton's Account
(1970)
... Ed Thornton
- A Darker Shadow
(1969)
... Wade Turner
- My Friend, My Enemy
(1969)
... Sheriff Crowley
- Amigo
(1967)
... Capt. John Fenner
1969-1970
The High Chaparral
(TV Series)
Cap Winslow / Truescott
Cap Winslow / Truescott
- Auld Lang Syne
(1970)
... Cap Winslow
- No Bugles, No Drums
(1969)
... Truescott
1966
A Man Called Shenandoah
(TV Series)
Sheriff Healy / Marshal
Sheriff Healy / Marshal
- The Death of Matthew Eldridge
(1966)
... Sheriff Healy
- The Accused
(1966)
... Marshal
1960-1964
Rawhide
(TV Series)
Les Hunt / Roy Kane / Girard / ...
Les Hunt / Roy Kane / Girard / ...
- Incident of the Wanderer
(1964)
... Les Hunt
- Incident of the Gallows Tree
(1963)
... Roy Kane
- Incident of the Hunter
(1962)
... Girard
- Incident at Poco Tiempo
(1960)
... Mara
- Incident in the Garden of Eden
(1960)
... Crane
1960-1963
Laramie
(TV Series)
Willard / Rafe Seton / Shelly Stack / ...
Willard / Rafe Seton / Shelly Stack / ...
- Protective Custody
(1963)
... Willard
- The Sunday Shoot
(1962)
... Rafe Seton
- Trigger Point
(1961)
... Shelly Stack
- Riders of the Night
(1961)
... Ben Yuma
- Drifter's Gold
(1960)
... Duke
1961-1962
87th Precinct
(TV Series)
Det. Roger Havilland
Det. Roger Havilland
- Girl in the Case
(1962)
... Det. Roger Havilland
- The Last Stop
(1962)
... Det. Roger Havilland
- New Man in the Precinct
(1962)
... Det. Roger Havilland
- Ramon
(1962)
... Det. Roger Havilland
- Idol in the Dust
(1962)
... Det. Roger Havilland
1960-1961
The Deputy
(TV Series)
Gar Logan / Reece - Bully
Gar Logan / Reece - Bully
- The Legend of Dixie
(1961)
... Gar Logan
- Ma Mack
(1960)
... Reece - Bully
1960-1961
Bat Masterson
(TV Series)
Lou / Sam Long
Lou / Sam Long
- Farmer with a Badge
(1961)
... Lou
- Mr. Fourpaws
(1960)
... Sam Long
1959-1960
Tales of Wells Fargo
(TV Series)
Kyle Gentry / Sergeant / Sgt. Tyler
Kyle Gentry / Sergeant / Sgt. Tyler
- Escort to Santa Fe
(1960)
... Kyle Gentry
- Tom Horn
(1959)
... Sergeant
- Desert Showdown
(1959)
... Sgt. Tyler
1957-1960
Wagon Train
(TV Series)
Jefferson Miller / John Dawson
Jefferson Miller / John Dawson
- The Cathy Eckhart Story
(1960)
... Jefferson Miller
- The Riley Gratton Story
(1957)
... John Dawson
1957-1960
Tombstone Territory
(TV Series)
Burt Taggert / Poker Player
Burt Taggert / Poker Player
- Juan Diega
(1960)
... Burt Taggert
- Sermons and Six Guns
(1957)
... Poker Player
1960
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Henderson
Henderson
- Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
(1960)
... Henderson (unconfirmed)
- Texas John Slaughter: Kentucky Gunslick
(1960)
... Henderson
1958-1959
The Rifleman
(TV Series)
Sid Halpern / Blade Kelby
Sid Halpern / Blade Kelby
- Tension
(1959)
... Sid Halpern (as Greg Walcott)
- The Angry Gun
(1958)
... Blade Kelby
1959
Bourbon Street Beat
(TV Series)
Al Duffty
Al Duffty
- Woman in the River
(1959)
... Al Duffty (uncredited)
1959
How to Marry a Millionaire
(TV Series)
Second Policeman
Second Policeman
- Gwen's Secret
(1959)
... Second Policeman
1958
Climax!
(TV Series)
Col. Carpenter
Col. Carpenter
- Volcano Seat, the #2
(1958)
- The Volcano Seat
(1958)
... Col. Carpenter
1958
The Silent Service
(TV Series)
Capt. Hugh Caldwell
Capt. Hugh Caldwell
- Peto Plucks Some Chickens
(1958)
... Capt. Hugh Caldwell
1956
The People's Choice
(TV Series)
Stone Kenyon
Stone Kenyon
- Sock vs. Stone Kenyon
(1956)
... Stone Kenyon
- Sock and the Movie Offer
(1956)
... Stone Kenyon
1954-1955
Cavalcade of America
(TV Series)
Coach
Coach
- Toward Tomorrow
(1955)
... Coach
- Mountain Man
(1954)
1955
The Man Behind the Badge
(TV Series)
Tom Barker
Tom Barker
- The Case of the Big Break
(1955)
... Tom Barker
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Self (3 credits)
Self (3 credits)
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Authored the book "Hollywood Adventures: The Gregory Walcott Story" (Published 2003)Alternate Names:
Gregg Walcott | Greg WalcottHeight:
6' 4" (1.93 m)
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[on playing villains] The villains always seemed to have a little more dimension, a little more color, a little more character. It's kind of fun, too. See more »Nickname:
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