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Ernie Tripke(1922-2010)

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Ernie Tripke was born on 3 November 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He was married to Julie. He died on 21 December 2010 in San Luis Obispo, California, USA.
BornNovember 3, 1922
DiedDecember 21, 2010(88)
BornNovember 3, 1922
DiedDecember 21, 2010(88)
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Known for

The Junkman (1982)
The Junkman
5.5
  • Self
  • Self - CHP Officer
  • 1982
James Dean: The First American Teenager (1975)
James Dean: The First American Teenager
7.7
  • Self(as Captain E. Tripke)
  • 1975
Final Days of an Icon (2006)
Final Days of an Icon
TV Series
  • Self
Edward D. Wood Jr., Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr., Vincent Price, James Whale, A.J. Benza, and Lon Chaney in E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998)
E! Mysteries & Scandals
8.0
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Self

  • Final Days of an Icon (2006)
    Final Days of an Icon
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 2008
  • The Truth Behind James Dean's Death (2005)
    The Truth Behind James Dean's Death
    TV Movie
    • Self - Former California Highway Patrolman
    • 2005
  • Crash Science (2005)
    Crash Science
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Self - Former California Highway Patrolman
    • 2005
  • The Final Day
    TV Mini Series
    • Self
    • 2000
  • Edward D. Wood Jr., Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr., Vincent Price, James Whale, A.J. Benza, and Lon Chaney in E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998)
    E! Mysteries & Scandals
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1998
  • The Junkman (1982)
    The Junkman
    5.5
    • Self
    • Self - CHP Officer
    • 1982
  • James Dean: The First American Teenager (1975)
    James Dean: The First American Teenager
    7.7
    • Self (as Captain E. Tripke)
    • 1975

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Captain E. Tripke
  • Born
    • November 3, 1922
    • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Died
    • December 21, 2010
    • San Luis Obispo, California, USA(heart and lung problems)
  • Spouse
    • Julie1945 - December 21, 2010 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

  • Trivia
    California Highway Patrol officer who was the first to respond to the automobile accident scene that claimed the life of actor James Dean.

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