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Chris Warfield(1927-1996)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Director
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Chris Warfield was born on 29 March 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and producer. He was married to Hana Yarkoni , Eve Meyer and Sarah (Sally) Jane Trax. He died on 1 May 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornMarch 29, 1927
DiedMay 1, 1996(69)
BornMarch 29, 1927
DiedMay 1, 1996(69)
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Known for

Fulfillment
6.1
  • Producer(as Billy Thornberg)
  • 1974
Sheer Panties
5.1
  • Producer(as Billy Thornberg)
  • 1979
Purely Physical
6.5
  • Producer(as Billy Thornberg)
  • 1984
Garters and Lace
4.6
  • Producer(as Billy Thornberg)
  • 1980

Credits

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Actor



  • Andie MacDowell in Unstrung Heroes (1995)
    Unstrung Heroes
    6.7
    • Mr. Clements
    • 1995
  • Donald Sutherland in Younger and Younger (1993)
    Younger and Younger
    4.8
    • Blind Man
    • 1993
  • It's Called 'Murder', Baby
    5.8
    • Charles T. Barclay
    • 1982
  • Cindy Morgan in Up Yours (1979)
    Up Yours
    4.8
    • Dr. Gold
    • Cold Man
    • Bee Man
    • 1979
  • Teenage Seductress (1975)
    Teenage Seductress
    3.7
    • Preston
    • 1975
  • Alex Roman in Pinocchio (1971)
    Pinocchio
    3.7
    • Older Party Guest with Watch (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Norma (1970)
    Norma
    5.0
    • Dr. Bradley
    • 1970
  • Jon Provost, Tommy Rettig, and Lassie the Dog in Lassie (1954)
    Lassie
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Lt. Edwards
    • Lucky Gaynor
    • John Conrad
    • 1960–1966
  • The Outer Limits (1963)
    The Outer Limits
    8.2
    TV Series
    • GIA Agent Johnny
    • 1964
  • Going My Way (1962)
    Going My Way
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Dr. Thornton
    • Mr. Thornton
    • 1962–1963
  • Vincent Price and Nancy Kovack in Diary of a Madman (1963)
    Diary of a Madman
    6.3
    • Paul Duclasse
    • 1963
  • Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show (1962)
    The Lucy Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Dr. Rudy Warren
    • 1962
  • Dick Foote, Peter Forster, Sally Fraser, and Chris Warfield in Dangerous Charter (1962)
    Dangerous Charter
    4.2
    • Marty McMahon
    • 1962
  • Harp McGuire, Jacklyn O'Donnell, and Chris Warfield in Incident in an Alley (1962)
    Incident in an Alley
    5.7
    • Bill Joddy
    • 1962
  • Death Valley Days (1952)
    Death Valley Days
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Herb Driscoll
    • Jim Preston
    • 1959–1961

Producer



  • Sounds of Sex
    6.3
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1985
  • Working Girls
    6.1
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1985
  • Cathouse Fever
    4.5
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1984
  • Purely Physical
    6.5
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1984
  • Pleasure Zone
    5.4
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1983
  • It's Called 'Murder', Baby
    5.8
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1982
  • Champagne for Breakfast
    5.8
    • producer
    • 1980
  • Garters and Lace
    4.6
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1980
  • Rockin' with Seka or... Seka's Cruise
    7.5
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1980
  • Sheer Panties
    5.1
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1979
  • Cindy Morgan in Up Yours (1979)
    Up Yours
    4.8
    • producer
    • 1979
  • Hot Lunch
    5.5
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1978
  • Black Silk Stockings
    5.2
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1978
  • SexWorld
    6.1
    • producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1978
  • Tapestry of Passion
    5.7
    • executive producer (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1976

Director



  • Sounds of Sex
    6.3
    • Director (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1985
  • Cathouse Fever
    4.5
    • Director (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1984
  • Purely Physical
    6.5
    • Director (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1984
  • Boss Lady
    • Director
    • 1982
  • Champagne for Breakfast
    5.8
    • Director
    • 1980
  • Garters and Lace
    4.6
    • Director (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1980
  • Sheer Panties
    5.1
    • Director (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1979
  • Black Silk Stockings
    5.2
    • Director (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1978
  • Ecstasy
    6.2
    • Director (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1977
  • Teenage Seductress (1975)
    Teenage Seductress
    3.7
    • Director
    • 1975
  • Beyond Fulfillment
    5.2
    • Director (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1975
  • Fulfillment
    6.1
    • Director (as Billy Thornberg)
    • 1974
  • Teenage Innocence (1973)
    Teenage Innocence
    5.7
    • Director
    • 1973
  • Overexposed
    • Director (as W.A. Chrisfield)
    • 1968

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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • W.A. Chrisfield
  • Born
    • March 29, 1927
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • May 1, 1996
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(kidney disease)
  • Spouses
      Hana Yarkoni January 5, 1984 - May 1, 1996 (his death)
  • Parents
      William Christian Warfield Sr.
  • Other works
    Unsold pilot: Starred in a pilot for a proposed NBC comedy series called "Innocent Jones" in which he played a freelance writer who traveled the world looking for stories.

FAQ

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  • When did Chris Warfield die?
    May 1, 1996
  • How did Chris Warfield die?
    Kidney disease
  • How old was Chris Warfield when he died?
    69 years old
  • Where did Chris Warfield die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Chris Warfield born?
    March 29, 1927

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