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Gary Vinson(1936-1984)

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Gary Vinson
Gary Vinson was born on 22 October 1936 in El Segundo, California, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Roaring 20's (1960), Battlestar Galactica (1978) and Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966). He was married to Lavonne Rose Wuertzer and Paula Jeanne Hill. He died on 15 October 1984 in Redondo Beach, California, USA.
BornOctober 22, 1936
DiedOctober 15, 1984(47)
BornOctober 22, 1936
DiedOctober 15, 1984(47)
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Known for

Donald May, Dorothy Provine, and Rex Reason in The Roaring 20's (1960)
The Roaring 20's
8.1
TV Series
  • Chris Higbee
Noah Hathaway, Lorne Greene, Dirk Benedict, Richard Hatch, Maren Jensen, and Laurette Spang in Battlestar Galactica (1978)
Battlestar Galactica
7.2
TV Series
  • Doyle
Douglas Fowley, Ruth McDevitt, Ann Sheridan, and Carole Wells in Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966)
Pistols 'n' Petticoats
7.1
TV Series
  • Sheriff Harold Sikes
  • Carter Bledsoe
Les Brown, Virginia Field, and Douglas Kennedy in Rockabilly Baby (1957)
Rockabilly Baby
6.5
  • Jimmy Carter
  • 1957

Credits

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Actor

  • Boone (1983)
    Boone
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Jake Cord
    • 1983
  • Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby in The Incredible Hulk (1977)
    The Incredible Hulk
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Sperling
    • 1982
  • Lee Majors and Heather Thomas in The Fall Guy (1981)
    The Fall Guy
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Air Marshall
    • 1982
  • The Munsters' Revenge (1981)
    The Munsters' Revenge
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Patrolman Larry
    • 1981
  • Greg Evigan in B.J. and the Bear (1978)
    B.J. and the Bear
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Stuart
    • 1981
  • Ron Moody in Nobody's Perfect (1980)
    Nobody's Perfect
    6.8
    TV Series
    • 3rd Guard
    • 1980
  • Linda Lavin in The $5.20 an Hour Dream (1980)
    The $5.20 an Hour Dream
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Jim Hagen
    • 1980
  • Buddy Ebsen in Barnaby Jones (1973)
    Barnaby Jones
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Wrecker Driver
    • 1980
  • Noah Hathaway, Lorne Greene, Dirk Benedict, Richard Hatch, Maren Jensen, and Laurette Spang in Battlestar Galactica (1978)
    Battlestar Galactica
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Doyle
    • 1979
  • The Next Step Beyond (1978)
    The Next Step Beyond
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Factory Foreman
    • 1978
  • Jamie Lee Curtis, John Astin, Bond Gideon, Richard Gilliland, Melinda Naud, and Dorrie Thomson in Operation Petticoat (1977)
    Operation Petticoat
    6.5
    TV Series
    • 2nd Shore Patrol Officer
    • 1978
  • Robert Conrad, Dirk Blocker, Dana Elcar, Jeff MacKay, and Simon Oakland in Black Sheep Squadron (1976)
    Black Sheep Squadron
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Lt. Baylor
    • 1976
  • Spencer's Pilots (1976)
    Spencer's Pilots
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Sargeant
    • 1976
  • The Million Dollar Rip-Off (1976)
    The Million Dollar Rip-Off
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Hennessy
    • 1976
  • Lee Majors in The Six Million Dollar Man (1973)
    The Six Million Dollar Man
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Joe (Technician)
    • 1976

Writer

  • McHale's Navy (1962)
    McHale's Navy
    7.4
    TV Series
    • story
    • 1963

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • October 22, 1936
    • El Segundo, California, USA
  • Died
    • October 15, 1984
    • Redondo Beach, California, USA(suicide)
  • Spouses
      Lavonne Rose WuertzerOctober 19, 1969 - October 15, 1984 (his death)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    On October 15, 1984, he shot and killed himself in Redondo Beach, CA. At the time he was facing serious legal problems.

FAQ

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  • When did Gary Vinson die?
    October 15, 1984
  • How did Gary Vinson die?
    Suicide
  • How old was Gary Vinson when he died?
    47 years old
  • Where did Gary Vinson die?
    Redondo Beach, California, USA
  • When was Gary Vinson born?
    October 22, 1936

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