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Al Unser(1939-2021)

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Al Unser was born on 29 May 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. He was an actor, known for Home Improvement (1991), ABC Sports (1961) and ESPN Speedworld (1979). He was married to Karen Sue Barnes and Wanda Jesperson. He died on 9 December 2021 in Chama, New Mexico, USA.
BornMay 29, 1939
DiedDecember 9, 2021(82)
BornMay 29, 1939
DiedDecember 9, 2021(82)
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Known for

Tim Allen, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Patricia Richardson, Zachery Ty Bryan, Earl Hindman, and Taran Noah Smith in Home Improvement (1991)
Home Improvement
7.3
TV Series
  • Al Unser(as Al Unser Sr.)
ABC Sports (1961)
ABC Sports
TV Series
  • Self - Driver
  • Self - Interviewee
Race Car Driver and ESPN Reporter (Lee Perkins)
ESPN Speedworld
7.0
TV Series
  • Self - Driver
NBC Sports: The Summer Season
TV Series
  • Self - Driver

Credits

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Actor

  • Tim Allen, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Patricia Richardson, Zachery Ty Bryan, Earl Hindman, and Taran Noah Smith in Home Improvement (1991)
    Home Improvement
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Al Unser (as Al Unser Sr.)
    • 1997

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Al Unser Sr.
  • Born
    • May 29, 1939
    • Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  • Died
    • December 9, 2021
    • Chama, New Mexico, USA(cancer)
  • Spouses
      Karen Sue BarnesNovember 22, 1977 - December 9, 2021 (his death)
  • Parents
      Jerome Henry "Jerry" Unser Sr.
  • Relatives
      Louis Jefferson "Louie" Unser(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Father of Al Unser Jr. and younger brother of Bobby Unser.
  • Nickname
    • Big Al

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