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Dan Haggerty(1941-2016)

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  • Additional Crew
  • Producer
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Dan Haggerty
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Dan Haggerty was born on 19 November 1941 in Pound, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Big Stan (2007), Elves (1989) and Abducted (1986). He was married to Samantha Hilton and Diane Rooker. He died on 15 January 2016 in Burbank, California, USA.
BornNovember 19, 1941
DiedJanuary 15, 2016(74)
BornNovember 19, 1941
DiedJanuary 15, 2016(74)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Known for

Rob Schneider in Big Stan (2007)
Big Stan
6.2
  • Tubby
  • 2007
Elves (1989)
Elves
4.2
  • Mike McGavin
  • 1989
Roberta Weiss in Abducted (1986)
Abducted
5.2
  • Joe Evans
  • 1986
The Capture of Grizzly Adams (1982)
The Capture of Grizzly Adams
7.2
TV Movie
  • James 'Grizzly' Adams
  • 1982

Credits

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Actor

  • Nia Peeples, Ellen Greene, Rya Kihlstedt, Jordan Ladd, and Barry Van Dyke in The Untold Story (2019)
    The Untold Story
    6.1
    • Captain
    • 2019
  • Rance Howard, DJ Perry, and Melissa Anschutz in 40 Nights (2016)
    40 Nights
    3.9
    • Yahweh
    • 2016
  • Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan (2013)
    Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan
    3.5
    • Foreman Bill
    • 2013
  • Dead in 5 Heartbeats (2013)
    Dead in 5 Heartbeats
    4.8
    • Merle
    • 2013
  • Gretchen Becker, Carman, Dan Haggerty, Rebecca Holden, Eleese Lester, DJ Perry, Robert Shepherd, Lana Wood, Fred Griffith, Kera O'Bryon, Ray Nikolaison, Russ Stine, Salvatore DiSalvatore, Nicholas X. Parsons, Sherry Morris, Kent Butler, Terry Bomar, Christopher Flores, and Bergen C. Hembree in The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith (2009)
    The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith
    5.3
    Video
    • Simeon
    • 2009
  • Rob Schneider in Big Stan (2007)
    Big Stan
    6.2
    • Tubby
    • 2007
  • Pocket Angel (2005)
    Pocket Angel
    • Mr. Jamison
    • 2005
  • Alana Austin and Josh Hutcherson in Motocross Kids (2004)
    Motocross Kids
    3.7
    • Bear Madigan
    • 2004
  • Co-Directed by Anthony Hornus and Jeff Kennedy. Leonard J. Krawezyk and Cindi Rice - Executive Producers. DJ Perry and Curtis Hall - Producers. Dean West -Co-Producer. Starring - DJ Perry, Terence Knox, Dan Haggerty, Terry Jernigan, Randall Godwin, Dennis Haskins.
    An Ordinary Killer
    4.4
    • Detective James LeBaron
    • 2003
  • Dan Haggerty and Miko Hughes in Escape to Grizzly Mountain (2000)
    Escape to Grizzly Mountain
    5.8
    • Jeremiah
    • 2000
  • Puss in Boots (1999)
    Puss in Boots
    4.4
    • King (voice)
    • 1999
  • Born Champion (1998)
    Born Champion
    4.7
    • Buck McCoy
    • 1998
  • Father Frost (1997)
    Father Frost
    5.7
    • King of Storyland
    • 1997
  • Dan Haggerty, Jamie Horton, Michael DeVitto, James Grotto, and Jerry Lonergan in The Christmas Light (1995)
    The Christmas Light
    1.7
    Video
    • Narrator (voice)
    • 1995
  • Grizzly Mountain (1995)
    Grizzly Mountain
    5.3
    • Jeremiah
    • 1995

Additional Crew

  • Americana (1981)
    Americana
    6.4
    • animal handler
    • 1981
  • When the North Wind Blows (1974)
    When the North Wind Blows
    6.9
    • animal trainer
    • 1974
  • Ron Howard, Jack Elam, Steve Forrest, Clint Howard, and Vera Miles in The Wild Country (1970)
    The Wild Country
    6.2
    • wild animal trainer (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • Peter Fonda in Easy Rider (1969)
    Easy Rider
    7.2
    • motorcycle wrangler (uncredited)
    • 1969

Producer

  • Dan Haggerty and Dana Heikkila in Love and Dynamite (1992)
    Love and Dynamite
    5.8
    • executive producer
    • 1992
  • Chance (1990)
    Chance
    4.9
    • associate producer
    • 1990
  • Elves (1989)
    Elves
    4.2
    • associate producer
    • 1989

Videos9

Official Trailer
Trailer 1:40
Official Trailer
Season One Trailer
Trailer 1:10
Season One Trailer
Season One Trailer
Trailer 1:10
Season One Trailer
Trailer
Trailer 1:23
Trailer
Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan
Trailer 1:45
Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan
The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith
Trailer 1:27
The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith
An Ordinary Killer
Trailer 2:13
An Ordinary Killer

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Dan Haggarty
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • November 19, 1941
    • Pound, Wisconsin, USA
  • Died
    • January 15, 2016
    • Burbank, California, USA(cancer)
  • Spouses
      Samantha Hilton1984 - August 21, 2008 (her death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Dylan Haggerty
  • Parents
      Ruth Elaine Leonhardt
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    His famous beard caught fire from a careless restaurant patron carrying a flaming cocktail (1977).
  • Trademarks
      Always had a full bushy beard.

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