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List Of Walker, Texas Ranger Characters
This is a list of characters from the TV series ''Walker, Texas Ranger''. Main characters Cordell Walker ''Cordell Firewalker'', as Texas Ranger Sgt. Cordell Walker, is a former dolphin trainer with an elite Force Reconnaissance unit and a modern-day Ranger who believes in the Code of the Old West. He is a decorated Vietnam vet and a martial arts expert. He lived with his parents John and Elizabeth Firewalker, until the age of 12, when they were senselessly murdered by a trio of white supremacists. He was then sent to live on a Cherokee reservation with his paternal uncle Ray. On the reservation, the young Cordell lived a hard life, especially with some peers who bullied him, until one day, Billy Grey Wolf intervened and defended Walker causing the two to become "blood brothers". His name in Cherokee language is Washoe, which means "lone eagle". As an adult, after winning a world championship kickboxing title, Cordell enlisted in the U.S. Marines leaving for Vietnam. Upon his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker, Texas Ranger
''Walker, Texas Ranger'' is an American action fiction, action Crime drama, crime television series created by Leslie Greif and Paul Haggis. It was inspired by the film ''Lone Wolf McQuade'', with both the film and the series starring Chuck Norris as a member of the Texas Ranger Division. The show aired on CBS in the spring of 1993, with the first season consisting of three pilot episodes. Eight full seasons followed with new episodes airing from September 25, 1993, to May 19, 2001, and reruns continuing on CBS until July 28, 2001. It has been broadcast in over 100 countries and spawned a 2005 television film entitled ''Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire, Trial by Fire''. The film ended on a cliffhanger, which was never resolved. DVD sets of all seasons have been released (with the three pilots packaged with the first regular season). At various times since 1997, reruns of the show have aired, in TV syndication, syndication, on the USA Network and Action (Canadian TV channel), Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sons Of Thunder (TV Series)
''Sons of Thunder'' is an American action crime drama television series created by Aaron and Chuck Norris that aired from March 6 to April 17, 1999, on CBS. It is a spin-off of ''Walker, Texas Ranger''. Series overview Pilot The two-hour pilot, ''Sons of Thunder'', was shown as episode 4.24 of ''Walker''. This episode introduced the characters, childhood friends Dallas PD Detective Carlos Sandoval and Army sergeant Trent Malloy. Trent Malloy returns home after his father, Walker's close friend Reverend Thunder Malloy, dies of a heart attack. He eventually chooses to quit the Army and stay in Texas. Meanwhile, Walker and his partner Trivette are tracking a serial cop killer who has Carlos on his list. Trent unintentionally becomes involved in the case when he saves Carlos's life, and helps Walker and Carlos take down the criminal. Seasons 5 and 6 of ''Walker'' During Seasons 5 and 6 of ''Walker'', Carlos appeared in 15 episodes and Trent in 12 episodes. One of these episodes in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burt Young
Gerald Tommaso DeLouise (April 30, 1940 – October 8, 2023), known professionally as Burt Young, was an American actor. He played Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law and best friend Paulie Pennino in the ''Rocky'' film series, his performance in the first installment of which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Young also appeared in such films as ''Chinatown'' (1974), '' The Gambler'' (1974), ''The Killer Elite'' (1975), ''Convoy'' (1978), '' Uncle Joe Shannon'' (1978), ''Once Upon a Time in America'' (1984), '' The Pope of Greenwich Village'' (1984), '' A Summer to Remember'' (1985), '' Back to School'' (1986), ''Last Exit to Brooklyn'' (1990), '' Mickey Blue Eyes'' (1999), '' Transamerica'' (2005), '' Win Win'' (2011), and '' Bottom of the 9th'' (2019). Early life Young was born on April 30, 1940, in Queens, New York City, and raised in the Queens neighborhood of Corona, the son of Josephine and Michael DeLouise, a high school shop teacher. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry Kiser
Terry Kiser (born August 1, 1939) is an American actor. While he has more than 140 acting credits to his name, with a career spanning more than 50 years, he is best known for portraying the deceased title character Bernie Lomax in the comedy '' Weekend at Bernie's'' and its sequel, '' Weekend at Bernie's II''. He is the co-founder of the now defunct acting school The Actors Arena in Austin, Texas. Early life and education Terry Kiser was born on August 1, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended the University of Kansas on both football and dramatic scholarships. He graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering and worked for three years in this profession in Omaha. Career After college, Kiser returned to his hometown Omaha and worked as an engineer for three years while acting in amateur productions; more than fifty plays. His first two years in New York City included an array of small parts, ranging from theater to television to commercials. By 1967, Kiser gained significant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eloy Casados
Eloy Phil Casados (September 28, 1949 - April 19, 2016) was an American film, television and voice actor. He appeared in more than 20 films and 30 television series. He was best known for playing Ishi in the 1978 NBC television movie '' Ishi: The Last of His Tribe'' and as Sheriff Sam Coyote in the CBS action television series ''Walker, Texas Ranger ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' is an American action fiction, action Crime drama, crime television series created by Leslie Greif and Paul Haggis. It was inspired by the film ''Lone Wolf McQuade'', with both the film and the series starring Chuck Norr ...''. Filmography Film Television Video games References External links * 1949 births 2016 deaths Male actors from Long Beach, California American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors American male video game actors 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors {{US-screen-actor-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rod Taylor
Rodney Sturt Taylor (11 January 1930 – 7 January 2015) was an Australian actor. He appeared in more than 50 feature films, including '' Young Cassidy'' (1965), '' Nobody Runs Forever'' (1968), '' The Train Robbers'' (1973), and '' A Matter of Wife... and Death'' (1975). Taylor was born in Lidcombe, a suburb of Sydney, to a father who was a steel construction contractor and commercial artist and a mother who was a children's author. He began taking art classes in high school, and continued in college. He decided to become an actor after seeing Laurence Olivier in an Old Vic touring production of ''Richard III.'' His first film role was in a re-enactment of Charles Sturt's voyage down the Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers, playing Sturt's offsider, George Macleay. At the time, he was also appearing in a number of theatre productions for Australia's Mercury Theatre. He made his feature film debut in the Australian Lee Robinson film '' King of the Coral Sea'' (1954). He s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Salsedo
Frank Sotonoma "Grey Wolf" Salsedo (May 20, 1929 – July 3, 2009) was a Native American actor. He was often cast in smaller parts centered on his Native American heritage. As an actor, Salsedo has performed in movies such as '' The Ghost Dance'', ''Magic in the Water'' (1995), '' Across the Great Divide'' (1976), ''Creepshow 2'' (1987), ''Journey to Spirit Island'' (1988) and '' Best of the Best 2'' (1993). He had a recurring role as White Eagle in ''Walker, Texas Ranger''. Early life and education Frank Sotonoma Salsedo was born on May 20, 1929, in Santa Rosa, California, to Gilbert and Helen Salsedo. He had five brothers (Delano, Lovedale Richard, Gilbert, Hal and Kenny) and six sisters (Helen Rose, Jane, Lola, Gertrude, Vera and Donna). He graduated from the Sherman Institute and then enlisted in the United States Navy. After his discharge he became a CPA and graduated from Sawyer's Business College. Career Salsedo was the President of Jay Silverheels Acting School in Los ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanessa Paul
Vanessa may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Vanessa'' (Millais painting), an 1868 painting by Pre-Raphaelite artist John Everett Millais * ''Vanessa'', a 1933 novel by Hugh Walpole * ''Vanessa'', a 1952 instrumental song written by Bernie Wayne and performed by Hugo Winterhalter * ''Vanessa'', a song by Grimes and d'Eon from Darkbloom * ''Vanessa'' (opera), a Samuel Barber opera that premiered in 1958 * ''Vanessa'' (1977 film), a 1977 West German film featuring Olivia Pascal * ''Vanessa'' (Mexican TV series), 1982 Mexican telenovela starring Lucía Méndez * ''Vanessa'' (UK TV series), British talk show presented by Vanessa Feltz * ''Vanessa'', former name of Canadian television channel Vivid TV People * Vanessa (name), a female given name and list of persons named Vanessa * Esther Vanhomrigh, for whom Jonathan Swift coined the name Fictional characters * Vanessa (''King of Fighters''), a character in SNK Playmore's ''The King of Fighters'' video game series * Van ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwen Verdon
Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon (January 13, 1925October 18, 2000) was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and she served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach for theater and film. Verdon was a critically acclaimed performer on Broadway in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, having originated many roles in musicals, including Lola in '' Damn Yankees'', the title character in '' Sweet Charity'', and Roxie Hart in ''Chicago''. Her second husband was director-choreographer Bob Fosse they had a daughter. The couple collaborated on a number of theater and film projects. After Fosse's death, she worked to preserve his legacy. Early life Verdon was born in Culver City, California, the second child of Gertrude Lilian ( Standring) and Joseph William Verdon, who were both British immigrants to the United States by way of Canada. Her brother was William Farrell Verdon, her father was an electrician at MGM St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Haymes Newton
John Haymes Newton (born December 29, 1965) is an American former actor. He is known for his regular roles on the television programs ''Superboy'' as Clark Kent in the show's first season and as Ryan McBride on the soap opera ''Melrose Place''. He is currently focused on energy healing practices. Career Newton is best-known for playing the lead role of Clark Kent/Superboy in the TV series ''Superboy'' during the show's first season from 1988 to 1989. He was replaced by Gerard Christopher in the role for the remainder of the show's run. On the DVD release of ''Superboy: The Complete First Season'' (released in 2006), Newton appears as himself on the documentary featurette "Superboy: Getting Off the Ground" and provides audio commentary with executive producer Ilya Salkind on two episodes. Besides ''Superboy'', he played regular roles on the television programs ''Melrose Place'' and ''The Untouchables''. He had a recurring role on '' Models, Inc.'' before being transferred o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marco Sanchez
Marco Sanchez is an American actor, producer, and writer. Filmography Film Television References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sanchez, Marco 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Hispanic and Latino American actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane Meier
Shane Thomas Meier (born June 11, 1977) is a Canadian actor, best known for playing the title role in ''The Matthew Shepard Story'', a TV film about the life and murder of Matthew Shepard. Life and career Meier was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the son of Jane Weir and John Meier. He is represented in both Canada and the United States. He has appeared in more than 50 other films and television programs, including ''MacGyver (1985 TV series), MacGyver''; ''Walker, Texas Ranger''; and ''Psych''. In 2003, Meier won the ''Screen Idol Award'' for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" for his portrayal of Matthew Shepard in ''The Matthew Shepard Story''. Meier also runs and operates a men's clothing store called Goodlad Clothing in Vancouver, Canada. Goodlad was named after his great-grandfather James Goodlad. Goodlad sells premium denim and anything that goes with it. All goods that are ethically sourced from various parts of the world. Meier is also the founder and c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
