Personal Info
Birth date
1930-09-17 (94 Years)
Day of death
2016-08-02
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Vinton, Virginia, USA
Also known as
-David Huddleston
Biography
David William Huddleston (September 17, 1930 – August 2, 2016) was an American actor. An Emmy Award nominee, Huddleston had a prolific television career, and appeared in many films, including Rio Lobo, Blazing Saddles, Crime Busters, Santa Claus: The Movie, and The Big Lebowski.
Filmography
The Wonder Years
8.32
Overview:
The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.368
Overview:
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
8.28
Overview:
Four egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way through the adult world of work and relationships. Unfortunately, their warped views and precarious judgments often lead them to trouble, creating a myriad of uncomfortable situations that usually only get worse before they get better.Murder, She Wrote
7.531
Overview:
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.Columbo
8.099
Overview:
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.The Mary Tyler Moore Show
7.5
Overview:
30-year-old single Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis to start a new life after a romantic break-up. There she reacquaints with Phyllis who rents her a room, and meets her upstairs neighbor and new best friend Rhoda. Mary unexpectedly lands a job as associate producer at the TV station WJM, where she works alongside her bristly boss, Lou; the comical newswriter, Murray; and the newscast's often-incompetent anchor, Ted.Bonanza
7.5
Overview:
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.Gilmore Girls
7.884
Overview:
Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.The Waltons
7.1
Overview:
The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II.Charlie's Angels
6.7
Overview:
Beautiful, intelligent, and ultra-sophisticated, Charlie's Angels are everything a man could dream of... and way more than they could ever handle! Receiving their orders via speaker phone from their never seen boss, Charlie, the Angels employ their incomparable sleuthing and combat skills, as well as their lethal feminine charm, to crack even the most seemingly insurmountable of cases.Walker, Texas Ranger
6.962
Overview:
Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closest friend is former Ranger, C.D. Parker, who retired after a knee injury, and now owns "C.D.'s," a Country/Western saloon/restaurant. Rookie Ranger, James "Jimmy" Trivette is an ex-football player who bases his crime-solving methods on reason and uses computers and cellular phones. Alex Cahill is the Assistant DA who shares a mutual attraction with Walker, but often disagrees with his unorthodox approach to law enforcement.The Rockford Files
7.5
Overview:
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.Magnum, P.I.
7.3
Overview:
A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.Petrocelli
7.1
Overview:
Petrocelli is an American legal drama which ran for two seasons on NBC from September 11, 1974 to March 31, 1976. Tony Petrocelli is an Italian-American Harvard-educated lawyer who gave up the big money and frenetic pace of major-metropolitan life to practice in a sleepy city in the American Southwest. He and wife Maggie live in a trailer in the country while waiting for their new house to be built, and travel around in a beat-up old pickup truck. For a quiet rural area, Petrocelli seems to have no trouble running into his share of murderers to defend.The West Wing
8.3
Overview:
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.Hawaii Five-O
7.125
Overview:
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".Vega$
7
Overview:
Vega$ is an American detective television drama series that aired on ABC between 1978 and 1981. It was produced by Aaron Spelling. The series was filmed in its entirety in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is believed to be the first television series produced entirely in Las Vegas. The show stars Robert Urich as private detective Dan Tanna, who drove around the streets of Las Vegas in a red 1957 Ford Thunderbird solving crimes and making Las Vegas a better place for residents and tourists alike.The Rookies
6.8
Overview:
The Rookies is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1972 until 1976. It follows the exploits of three rookie police officers working in an unidentified city for the fictitious Southern California Police Department.Kaz
5
Overview:
Kaz is an American crime drama series that aired on CBS from September 10, 1978 to April 22, 1979.Cannon
6.5
Overview:
Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.Police Woman
6.259
Overview:
Sergeant “Pepper"” Anderson, an undercover cop for the Criminal Conspiracy Unit of the Los Angeles Police Department, poses undercover from mob girl to prostitute.Bewitched
7.9
Overview:
Samantha Stephens is a seemingly normal suburban housewife who also happens to be a genuine witch, with all the requisite magical powers. Her husband Darrin insists that Samantha keep her witchcraft under wraps, but situations invariably require her to indulge her powers while keeping her bothersome mother Endora at bay.The Practice
7.5
Overview:
Sitcom about Jules Bedford, a crusty, sometimes grumpy, and somewhat absent-minded old-school doctor with a genuine concern for people.Our House
6
Overview:
Our House is an American television drama series that aired on NBC for two seasons from September 11, 1986 to May 8, 1988. The series centers on the Witherspoon family and the challenges they face adjusting to life with three generations living in the same house.Adam-12
7
Overview:
Adam-12 is a television police drama that followed two police officers of the Los Angeles Police Department, Pete Malloy and Jim Reed, as they patrolled the streets of Los Angeles in their patrol unit, 1-Adam-12.McMillan & Wife
6.875
Overview:
McMillan & Wife is a lighthearted American police procedural that aired on NBC from September 17, 1971 to April 24, 1977. Starring Rock Hudson and Susan Saint James in the title roles, the series premiered in 90-minute episodes as part of the wheel series NBC Mystery Movie, in rotation with Columbo and McCloud. Initially airing on Wednesday night, the original line-up was shifted to Sundays in the second season, where it aired for the rest of its run. This was the first element to be created specially for the Mystery Movie strand.Temperatures Rising
5
Overview:
Temperatures Rising is an American television sitcom that ran from September 12, 1972 to August 29, 1974 on the ABC network. The network had a good deal of faith in the low-rated series, which went through three cast changes, two different formats, and two time slots during its run.Room 222
6
Overview:
Room 222 is an American comedy-drama television series produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series aired on ABC for 112 episodes from September 17, 1969 until January 11, 1974. The show was broadcast on Wednesday evenings at 9:00 for its first two seasons before settling into its best-remembered time slot of Friday evenings at 9:00, following The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family, and preceding The Odd Couple and Love, American Style. In 1970, Room 222 earned Emmy Awards in three categories: Outstanding New Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.Ironside
6.8
Overview:
When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.Acting
2014Locker 13 as Floyd Marley
2009A Very Sunny Christmas as Eugene Hamilton
2009Saving Grace B. Jones as Radio Announcer (voice)
2007Postal as Peter
2007Andy Barker, P.I. (1 Episode) as George Bender
2006Jericho (2 Episodes) as E.J. Green
2005The Producers as Judge
2005It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (1 Episode) as Eugene Hamilton
2000Gilmore Girls (2 Episodes) as Harry Porter
1999The West Wing (2 Episodes) as Max Lobell
1999Judging Amy (1 Episode) as L. Barton Connelly
1998L.A. Doctors (1 Episode) as Irving Gerken
1998The Wild Thornberrys (1, 1 Episode) as Sea Tortoise (voice), Tlingit Elder (voice)
1998The Big Lebowski as The Big Lebowski
1997The Practice (1 Episode) as Judge Richard Bender
1997The Man Next Door as Sheriff Dawkins
1996Joe's Apartment as P.I. Smith
1995The Naked Truth (1 Episode) as Ulysses
1995Something to Talk About as Jack "Mad Dog" Pierce (uncredited)
1993Life with Mikey as Herr Corcoran
1993Walker, Texas Ranger (2 Episodes) as Ferris Clayton
1992James Cagney: Top of the World as Self
1992Lucky Luke (1 Episode) as Ben Landon
1991In a Child's Name (2 Episodes) as Zach Taylor
1989Margaret Bourke-White as Remis
1988The Tracker as Lane Crawford
1988Frantic as Peter
1988The Wonder Years (4 Episodes) as Grandpa Arnold
1987Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 Episode) as The Conductor
1987J.J. Starbuck (1 Episode) as Unknown
1986Spot Marks the X as Doc Ross
1986When the Bough Breaks as Vicar McCaffrey
1986Blacke's Magic (1 Episode) as Edgar Sheridan
1985Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie as Santa Claus
1985Santa Claus: The Movie as Santa Claus
1985Finnegan Begin Again as Jack Archer
1984Murder, She Wrote (1 Episode) as Sheriff Ed Ten Eyck
1984The Act as Corky
1983M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers as Steve Blankenship
1983Go for It as Tiger, Chef des C. I. A.
1982Amy and the Angel as Edgar Watson
1982Computercide as Chief Sorrenson
1981Family Reunion as Sen. Chester Winfield
1981The Oklahoma City Dolls as J.D. Hines
1980Magnum, P.I. (1 Episode) as Frank Peterson
1980Smokey and the Bandit II as John Conn
1980Gorp as Walrus
1979Benson (1 Episode) as Unknown
1979Hizzonner (6 Episodes) as Unknown
1978Vega$ (1 Episode) as Unknown
1978Kaz (1 Episode) as Unknown
1978Zero to Sixty as Harold Finch
1978Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid as Sheriff
1977The World's Greatest Lover as Bakery Owner
1977Capricorn One as Hollis Peaker
1977The Kallikaks (5 Episodes) as Unknown
1977The Greatest as Cruikshank
1977Crime Busters as Captain McBride
1976Once an Eagle (7 Episodes) as Earl Preis
1976Sherlock Holmes in New York as Inspector Lafferty NYPD
1976Charlie's Angels (1 Episode) as Sheriff Clint
1976Spencer's Pilots (1 Episode) as Unknown
1976Shark Kill as Bearde
1976Good Heavens (1 Episode) as Unknown
1976The Practice (1 Episode) as Unknown
1975Breakheart Pass as Dr. Molyneux
1975Bronk (1 Episode) as Unknown
1974The Klansman as Mayor Hardy Riddle
1974Nightmare Honeymoon as Pete Carroll aka Barnett
1974Police Woman (1 Episode) as Unknown
1974The Rockford Files (1 Episode) as Sherm
1974Paper Moon (1 Episode) as Unknown
1974Petrocelli (45 Episodes) as Lieutenant Ponce
1974The Gun and the Pulpit as Mr. Ross
1974Billy Two Hats as Copeland
1974Blazing Saddles as Olson Johnson
1974Heatwave! as Arnold Brady
1974McQ as Pinky
1973The Snoop Sisters (1 Episode) as Arwin Shanks
1973Tenafly (5 Episodes) as Lieutenant Sam Church
1973Hawkins (1 Episode) as Joseph Harrelson
1973Brock's Last Case as Jack Dawson
1973Country Blue as Angus Wages
1972Kung Fu (2 Episodes) as Shelby Cross
1972Bad Company as Big Joe
1972The Waltons (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1972Temperatures Rising (1 Episode) as Charlie Brings
1972The Rookies (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1972Emergency! (1 Episode) as Unknown
1972The Sixth Sense (1 Episode) as Unknown
1972Sanford and Son (3 Episodes) as Unknown
1971The Homecoming: A Christmas Story as Sheriff Ep Bridges
1971Brian's Song as Ed McCaskey
1971Something Big as Malachi Morton
1971Suddenly Single as Bennie
1971McMillan & Wife (1 Episode) as Unknown
1971The Partners (1 Episode) as Unknown
1971Columbo (1 Episode) as Mayor
1971The Priest Killer as Harrison Davis
1971Cannon (1 Episode) as Jimmy Winters
1971Fools' Parade as Homer Grindstaff
1971Sarge: The Badge or the Cross as Tyler
1970Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo as Self
1970Norwood as Uncle Lonnie
1970The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1 Episode) as Freddy
1970Rio Lobo as Dr. Ivor Jones
1969Then Came Bronson (1 Episode) as Bear Hudson
1969Room 222 (1 Episode) as Unknown
1969Slaves as Holland
1968Adam-12 (1 Episode) as Station Attendant
1968Hawaii Five-O (1 Episode) as Vincent Rhoads
1968A Lovely Way to Die as Man in Bar (uncredited)
1967Ironside (1 Episode) as Unknown
1964Bewitched (3 Episodes) as Unknown
1964Black Like Me as Unknown
1963All the Way Home as Small Part (uncredited)
1959Bonanza (1, 1 Episode) as Doc Scully, Myles Johnson
1955Gunsmoke (1, 1, 1, 1 Episode) as Arno, Dad Goodpastor, Asa, Emmett Cassinger
Directing
1986Our House (1 Episode) ... Director
Production
1979Hizzonner (6 Episodes) ... Producer