Quick Facts
Born:
1936-09-21
Birthplace:
Seminole, Oklahoma, U.S.
Credits:
77 Total Roles
Burr DeBenning
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Biography
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Burr DeBenning (September 21, 1936 – May 26, 2003) was an American character actor, who has done work in both film and television. DeBenning appeared in nearly 100 films and TV shows during his career. His credits include the television films The House on Greenapple Road, Wolfen, The Incredible Melting Man, A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child, St. Ives, Cruising, and Love Field. He appeared in such television programs as Custer, Matlock, Matt Houston, Mike Hammer, Magnum, P.I., Matt Helm, Medical Center, McCloud, Columbo and Medical Story. Co-starred with Robert Wagner in City Beneath the Sea (1971). His character was called "Aquila" and had gills. Other guest appearance was in a war movie Beach Red (1967). DeBenning's last media appearance was a cameo in a music video for The Avalanches' hit song "Frontier Psychiatrist" in 2000. He died in California at age 66 from undisclosed causes.
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Burr DeBenning (September 21, 1936 – May 26, 2003) was an American character actor, who has done work in both film and television. DeBenning appeared in nearly 100 films and TV shows during his career. His credits include the television films The House on Greenapple Road, Wolfen, The Incredible Melting Man, A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child, St. Ives, Cruising, and Love Field. He appeared in such television programs as Custer, Matlock, Matt Houston, Mike Hammer, Magnum, P.I., Matt Helm, Medical Center, McCloud, Columbo and Medical Story. Co-starred with Robert Wagner in City Beneath the Sea (1971). His character was called "Aquila" and had gills. Other guest appearance was in a war movie Beach Red (1967). DeBenning's last media appearance was a cameo in a music video for The Avalanches' hit song "Frontier Psychiatrist" in 2000. He died in California at age 66 from undisclosed causes.
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Known For
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
Mr. Jordan
Little House on the Prairie
Dr. Asa T. Logan
Columbo
Capt. Loomis
Cruising
Self
Wonder Woman
Tom Baker
Magnum, P.I.
Ed Russler
Wolfen
ESS Voice (voice)
Freddy's Nightmares
Dr. Serling
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child TV | Fool's Gold / Smelly Sulphur (voice) |
| 1992 | Love Field MOVIE | Announcer (voice) |
| 1989 | A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child MOVIE | Mr. Jordan |
| 1988 | Freddy's Nightmares TV | Dr. Serling |
| 1988 | The Game MOVIE | Federal Agent |
| 1986 | Armed Response MOVIE | Lt. Sanderson |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Mayor Jeffries |
| 1985 | Hollywood Beat TV | Woempner |
| 1985 | Hell Town TV | Self |
| 1984 | Highway to Heaven TV | Thrasher |