Tv actor dennis weaver biography

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Dennis Weaver

American individual (–)

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Born	Billy Dennis Weaver ()June 4, Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
Died	February 24, () (aged&#;81) Ridgway, River, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years&#;active	–
Spouse	Gerry Stowell &#; (m.&#;)&#;
Children	3
In office –
Preceded by	John Gavin
Succeeded by	Kathleen Nolan

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Early life

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Weaver was calved June 4, , top Joplin, Chiwere, the the opposition of Conductor Leon "Doc" Weaver skull his mate Lenna Leora (née Prather). Weaver craved to befit an personality from youth. He quick in Metropolis, Louisiana, transfer several period and appropriate a as a result time efficient Manteca, Calif.. He premeditated

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Dennis Weaver Biography

Date of Birth:
Jun 4, Birth Place:
Joplin, Missouri, USA

Biography

A laconic performer who possessed an Everyman quality that rendered him perfect for the small screen, actor Dennis Weaver was a television mainstay for more than 40 years, appearing in a variety of television movies while starring on two long-running series, "Gunsmoke" (CBS, ) and "McCloud" (). Having started his career in features, Weaver made the jump to television with a few guest appearances before spending several seasons playing the popular Chester Goode on "Gunsmoke." After leaving the show in , he built off that success into a number of false starts until finally hitting his stride as the star of "McCloud," which showcased him as an easygoing cowboy lawman dealing with the stark pessimism of New York City - a role that many associated with Weaver above all others. While on the show, he starred as an unassuming motorist terrorized by a trucker in "Duel" (ABC, ), and spent the decades after "McCloud" ended in a series of made-for-TV movies and series like "Cocaine: One Man's Seduction" (NBC, ) and "Buck James" (ABC, ). An avowed environmentalist and champion of liberal causes, Weaver forged a legacy beyond Hollywood that highlighted his unending empathy for his fellow

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Home

Dennis Weaver, athlete, Navy pilot, actor, humanitarian and passionate environmentalist, leaves behind a long legacy of helping people and helping the planet. Dennis dedicated acres with spectacular Rocky Mountain vistas for a wildlife preserve and recreation area along the Uncompahgre River. Today that land incorporates RiverSage, an eco-friendly real estate development surrounded by acres of green open space and the spectacular, acre Dennis Weaver Memorial Park, in Ridgway, Colorado, honoring his memory and many accomplishments.

Dennis grew up on a Missouri farm during the Depression. He served as a Navy Pilot during WWII, then returned to college, graduating with a degree in fine arts in theater from the University of Oklahoma. In , he married his childhood sweetheart, Gerry Stowell; they had three sons: Rick, Rob, and Rusty. Dennis was also a fine athlete. in , Dennis was a decathlon finalist in the United States Olympic trials.

From his earliest years, Dennis had always wanted to be an actor. He made his acting debut on Broadway which led to a contract with Universal Studios in Hollywood, where Dennis played various characters, mostly in westerns. His big break came when he was chosen for the role of Chester Goode in “Gunsmoke,” which ran for nine years, and for