Dennis Weaver

Actor, Film actor

1924 – 2006

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Who was Dennis Weaver?

William Dennis Weaver was an American actor, best known for his work in television, including his role as Matt Dillon's trusty helper Chester Goode on the long-running western series Gunsmoke. He later played Marshal Sam McCloud on the NBC police drama McCloud, and appeared in the 1971 TV movie Duel, the first film of director Steven Spielberg.

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Born
Jun 4, 1924
Joplin
Also known as
  • William Dennis Weaver
  • Billy Dennis Weaver
  • Dennis "Chester" Weaver
  • Chester Weaver
Parents
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Buddhism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Missouri Southern State University
  • University of Oklahoma
Employment
  • United States Navy
Lived in
  • Joplin
Died
Feb 24, 2006
Ridgway

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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