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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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...
Known for
ColumboSeries • 1971
Falcon CrestSeries • 1981
Magnum, P.I.Series • 1980
Little House on the PrairieSeries • 1974
Knots LandingSeries • 1979
Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969
IronsideSeries • 1967
The Rockford FilesSeries • 1974
Quincy, M.E.Series • 1976
CannonSeries • 1971
MatlockSeries • 1986
Hart to HartSeries • 1979
HotelSeries • 1982
Simon & SimonSeries • 1981
Daniel BooneSeries • 1964
Starsky & HutchSeries • 1975
Highway to HeavenSeries • 1984
Medical CenterSeries • 1969
The Fall GuySeries • 1981
The F.B.I.Series • 1965
KojakSeries • 1973
Trapper John, M.D.Series • 1979
The Name of the GameSeries • 1968
Run for Your LifeSeries • 1965