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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Billy Dennis Weaver (June 4, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American actor and president of the Screen Actors Guild, best known for his work in television and films from the early 1950s until just before his death in 2006. Weaver's two most famous roles were as Marshal Matt Dillon's deputy Chester Goode on the western Gunsmoke and as Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud on the police drama McCloud. He starred in the 1971 television film Duel, the first film of director Steven Spielberg. He is also remembered for his role as the twitchy motel attendant in Orson Welles's film Touch of Evil (1958). Weaver was born June 4, 1924, in Joplin, Missouri, the son of Walter Leon "Doc" Weaver and his wife Lenna Leora (née Prather). Weaver wanted to be an actor from childhood. He lived in Shreveport, Louisiana, for several years and for a short time in Manteca,...
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The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
Magnum, P.I.Series • 1980
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959
Combat!Series • 1962
Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994
DragnetSeries • 1951
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
Climax!Series • 1954
The Name of the GameSeries • 1968
Family LawSeries • 1999
Captain Planet and the PlaneteersSeries • 1990
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1955
McCloudSeries • 1970
That GirlSeries • 1966
GunsmokeSeries • 1955
Police StorySeries • 1973
Judd, for the DefenseSeries • 1967
WildfireSeries • 2005
Home on the RangeMovie • 2004
The Sonny & Cher Comedy HourSeries • 1971
Gentle BenSeries • 1967
CentennialSeries • 1978
DuelMovie • 1971
Touch of EvilMovie • 1958