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John Dennis(1925-2004)

  • Actor
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John Dennis was born on 3 May 1925 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Soylent Green (1973), Young Frankenstein (1974) and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972). He was married to Carolinda Brophy. He died on 20 March 2004 in Apple Valley, California, USA.
BornMay 3, 1925
DiedMarch 20, 2004(78)
BornMay 3, 1925
DiedMarch 20, 2004(78)
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Known for

Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Joseph Cotten, Chuck Connors, Richard Fleischer, Paula Kelly, Brock Peters, Walter Seltzer, Leigh Taylor-Young, and Russell Thacher in Soylent Green (1973)
Soylent Green
7.0
  • Wagner
  • 1973
Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Peter Boyle in Young Frankenstein (1974)
Young Frankenstein
8.0
  • Orderly in Frankenstein's Class
  • 1974
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
6.1
  • Policeman
  • 1972
Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Ron Carey, Harvey Korman, and Howard Morris in High Anxiety (1977)
High Anxiety
6.6
  • Orderly
  • 1977

Credits

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Actor

  • Victoria Principal, Barbara Bel Geddes, Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman, Charlene Tilton, Jim Davis, Linda Gray, and Steve Kanaly in Dallas (1978)
    Dallas
    7.1
    TV Series
    • 1983
  • Ann Jillian in Mae West (1982)
    Mae West
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • 1982
  • Jack Klugman in Quincy, M.E. (1976)
    Quincy, M.E.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • 2nd Bartender
    • Will Case
    • Trash Truck Driver ...
    • 1977–1981
  • Hart to Hart (1979)
    Hart to Hart
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Detective Turner
    • 1981
  • Greg Evigan in B.J. and the Bear (1978)
    B.J. and the Bear
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Aames
    • 1981
  • Marilyn Monroe, Lloyd Bridges, and Constance Forslund in This Year's Blonde (1980)
    This Year's Blonde
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • Andrews
    • 1980
  • Charlie and the Talking Buzzard (1979)
    Charlie and the Talking Buzzard
    4.8
    • Mayor
    • 1979
  • Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Jeff Conaway, Tony Danza, Andy Kaufman, and Judd Hirsch in Taxi (1978)
    Taxi
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Maintenance Man
    • 1979
  • Joe Don Baker in Eischied (1979)
    Eischied
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Captain Mara
    • 1979
  • The Power Within (1979)
    The Power Within
    5.7
    TV Movie
    • Rancher
    • 1979
  • George Hamilton in Love at First Bite (1979)
    Love at First Bite
    6.1
    • Motorcycle Cop
    • 1979
  • The Seeding of Sarah Burns (1979)
    The Seeding of Sarah Burns
    5.1
    TV Movie
    • Mr. Swells
    • 1979
  • Days of Our Lives (1965)
    Days of Our Lives
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Investigator
    • Larry Hunter
    • Mr. Larson ...
    • 1971–1978
  • Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
    CHiPs
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Collins
    • 1978
  • Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
    Fantasy Island
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Hart
    • 1978

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Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Bob Brophy
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • May 3, 1925
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • March 20, 2004
    • Apple Valley, California, USA(cardiac arrest)
  • Spouse
    • Carolinda BrophyApril 16, 1964 - March 20, 2004 (his death, 2 children)
  • Parents
      William Francis Sauer Jr.
  • Other works
    (4/8/54-11/27/54) Stage: Appeared in "By the Beautiful Sea". Directed by Marshall Jamison. Majestic Theatre (through 1 October 1954; moved to the Imperial Theatre 2 October 1954-closing). Cast included John Dennis as member of quartet "Singing Ensemble".

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  • Trivia
    As of March 2004 was residing in Apple Valley, CA.
  • Nickname
    • Bob Brophy

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