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John Rayner(1931-2025)

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John Rayner was born on 1 February 1931 in the USA. He was an actor, known for The Killings at Outpost Zeta (1980), Countdown (1967) and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979). He was married to Penny Thompson-Rayner and Alice. He died on 15 October 2025.
BornFebruary 1, 1931
DiedOctober 15, 2025(94)
BornFebruary 1, 1931
DiedOctober 15, 2025(94)
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Known for

The Killings at Outpost Zeta (1980)
The Killings at Outpost Zeta
3.9
  • Actor(as John Raynor)
  • 1980
James Caan, Joanna Moore, and Bobby Riha in Countdown (1967)
Countdown
5.9
  • Dunc
  • 1967
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
6.5
  • Computer Council(voice)
  • 1979
Barbara Bain, Martin Landau, Peter Graves, Peter Lupus, and Greg Morris in Mission: Impossible (1966)
Mission: Impossible
7.9
TV Series
  • Capt. Luis Serra

Credits

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Actor

  • Diane Lane, Michael Wincott, and William Petersen in Gunshy (1998)
    Gunshy
    5.8
    • Maitre D'
    • 1998
  • Say Yes (1986)
    Say Yes
    4.5
    • Minister
    • 1986
  • The Killings at Outpost Zeta (1980)
    The Killings at Outpost Zeta
    3.9
    • (as John Raynor)
    • 1980
  • Sword of Justice (1978)
    Sword of Justice
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Waiter
    • 1979
  • Kim Cattrall, Don Johnson, Jim Backus, Richard Basehart, Joan Blondell, Rory Calhoun, William Conrad, Andrew Stevens, Tom Bosley, Macdonald Carey, William Daniels, Peter Graves, Harry Johnson, Doug McClure, William Smith, and Warren Stevens in The Rebels (1979)
    The Rebels
    6.5
    TV Mini Series
    • 1st Congressman
    • 1979
  • Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
    6.5
    • Computer Council (voice)
    • 1979
  • Jack Klugman in Quincy, M.E. (1976)
    Quincy, M.E.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Minister
    • 1979
  • Angie Dickinson in Police Woman (1974)
    Police Woman
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Pamela's Father
    • 1976
  • Raymond Burr in Kingston: Confidential (1976)
    Kingston: Confidential
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Kevin James
    • 1976
  • Erik Estrada and James Mitchum in Trackdown (1976)
    Trackdown
    6.1
    • Doctor
    • 1976
  • Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)
    Marcus Welby, M.D.
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Dr. Tony Franklin
    • Dr. Lee Naumel
    • 1974–1976
  • Raymond Burr and Barbara Sigel in Ironside (1967)
    Ironside
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Officer Regan
    • Larry Drake
    • Second Clerk
    • 1968–1975
  • David Carradine in Kung Fu (1972)
    Kung Fu
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Second Gunfighter
    • 1975
  • Kent McCord and Martin Milner in Adam-12 (1968)
    Adam-12
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Mr. Wardall
    • Milt
    • 1968–1974
  • The Invasion of Carol Enders (1974)
    The Invasion of Carol Enders
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Harry (uncredited)
    • 1974

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • John Ramondetta
  • Born
    • February 1, 1931
    • USA
  • Died
    • October 15, 2025
  • Spouses
      Penny Thompson-RaynerFebruary 14, 1997 - present (1 child)

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    Often performs in productions at The Palm Canyon Theater, a regional theater in Palm Springs.

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