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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Denver Dell Pyle (May 11, 1920 – December 25, 1997) was an American film and television actor. He was known for portraying Briscoe Darling Jr. in several episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, and playing Jesse Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard from 1979-85. Pyle was born in Bethune, Colorado on May 11, 1920 to farmer Ben H. Pyle and his wife Maude; His brother, Willis, was an animator known for his work with Walt Disney Animation Studios and UPA. After graduating from high school, Pyle briefly attended Colorado State University, but dropped out to enter show business, moving to Los Angeles in 1940. He worked as a drummer and band member until the United States entered World War II, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Pyle was wounded in action in the Battle of Guadalcanal and received a medical discharge in 1942. Near the end of the war, he served in the...
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The Love BoatSeries • 1977
Perry MasonSeries • 1957
BonanzaSeries • 1959
DallasSeries • 1978
Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984
LassieSeries • 1954
The Andy Griffith ShowSeries • 1960
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
Wagon TrainSeries • 1957
The VirginianSeries • 1962
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959
The WaltonsSeries • 1972
Have Gun, Will TravelSeries • 1957
MaverickSeries • 1957
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
The RiflemanSeries • 1958
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSeries • 1956
CannonSeries • 1971
CheyenneSeries • 1955
The Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries • 1961
Ben CaseySeries • 1961
RawhideSeries • 1959
The Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpSeries • 1955
Route 66Series • 1960