Brian Wimmer

Brian Wimmer (born October 1, 1959) is an American actor. He is probably best known for his role as Cpl. Boonie Lanier in the TV series China Beach, which ran from 1988 until 1991. He also regularly appeared on Flipper (1995-1996) and had roles in TV shows such as ER (1996) and The Fugitive (2001). He participated in the last Battle of the Network Stars (1988). He starred in the films Late for Dinner (1991), The Maddening (1995) and Beneath Loch Ness (2001).

Brian Wimmer
Born (1959-10-01) October 1, 1959
Orem, Utah, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1982–2015
Spouse(s)Liza Utter (1996-?) (divorced)
Susanne Sutchy (?-2013) (divorced)

Early life

Wimmer was born on October 1, 1959, in Orem, Utah, to Larry, an economics professor at Brigham Young University, and Louise Wimmer.[1][2][3][4] He was raised in Provo, Utah.[5][6] During high school, Wimmer began working as a ranch hand at Robert Redford's Sundance Resort, where he was ultimately employed for ten years.[7][8] He originally expected a career in the ski industry.[9]

Career

In 1990, he played Alex in the television movie The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid.[10]

In 1991, he played Willie Husband in the film, Late for Dinner.[11]

In 1993, he played a rapist the television film, Kiss of a Killer.[12]

Wimmer has been the owner and operator of Fly Fishing Provo River, guiding and running fly fishing operations since 2004. In 2016 Brian helped to create the Sundance Fly Fishing program and Fly Shop at Sundance Mountain Resort, where he continues to operate. He has been fly fishing all over the world as a VIP guest angler and host to Fly Fishing America and Fly Fishing The World on ESPN.

Personal life

On December 31, 1996, Wimmer married Liza Utter.[13] As of June 15, 2000, they had separated.[14] He was later married to Susanne Sutchy,[15] but they divorced in 2013.[16]

Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1984FootlooseDanceruncredited
1985A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's RevengeDo-Gooder
1987Less than ZeroTrent
1989Under the BoardwalkCage
1991Late for DinnerWillie Husband
1993Blue FlameFlemming
1994FlounderingHunk
1995Tank GirlRichard
1995The MaddeningDavid Osborne
1995Dead BadgeDan Sampson
1997JittersEvan MooreTV Movie
1998One Hot Summer NightRichard LinskyTV Movie
1999Children of the StruggleJohn Glass
2000JerichoDead Miner
2001Beneath Loch NessCase
2003ReesevilleJason Buchanan
2004Going to the MatTom NewfieldTV Movie
2005Thicker than WaterSam NelsonTV Movie
2006The GardenDavid
2006Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch CassidyButch Cassidy
2006VengeanceNick
2007House of FearsMark
2007MoolaRobert Lawson
2007Tears of a KingSam Phillips
2009The YanklesCharlie Jones
2010Justin TimeUncle Heath
2012Shades of TreasonFrank LindhIndie Film
2013HauntAlan Asher
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1986Divorce CourtGuy LaytonEpisode: Layton vs. Layton
1987Days of Our LivesDean
1988-91China BeachCpl. Boonie Lanier61 episodes
1993Tales from the CryptKevinEpisode: Half Way Horrible
1995-2000FlipperDr. Keith Ricks22 episodes
1996ERMickeyEpisode: Last Call
2000Strange WorldEpisode: Food
2001The FugitiveTucker FredericksonEpisode: Tucker’s Gift
2009Whatever Happened To?HimselfEpisode: Heroes Under Fire
2019Ski Bum: The Warren Miller StoryHimself: Archived FootageDocumentary

References
  1. Walker, Joseph (18 May 1988). "The Brian Wimmer saga continues". Deseret News. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  2. Walker, Joseph (18 May 1988). "THE BRIAN WIMMER SAGA CONTINUES". Deseret News. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  3. "Brian Wimmer". Moviefone. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  4. "Brian Wimmer". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  5. "Celebrity Mailbag". The Blade (Toledo). 6 April 1989. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  6. Peterson, Bettelou (5 March 1989). "- Information, please, on Brian Wimmer of "China Beach..." Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  7. Hicks, Chris (19 September 1991). "BRIAN WIMMER: 31-YEAR-OLD 'CHINA BEACH' VETERAN WINS STARRING ROLE IN THE LIGHT CHARACTER DRAMA 'LATE FOR DINNER.'". Deseret News. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  8. Pierce, Scott D. (19 September 1991). "2 actors with ties to Utah hit it big on the small and large screens". Deseret News. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  9. "Fans Are Eager for a 'Beverly Hills Cop 3'". The Spokesman-Review. 24 September 1991. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  10. Del Vecchio, Deborah (2012). Beverly Garland: Her Life and Career. McFarland. ISBN 9780786490233.
  11. Willis, John (1993). Screen World 1992. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557831354.
  12. Prouty (1 February 1993). "Kiss of a Killer". Variety. ISBN 9780824037970. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  13. "Brian Wimmer Biography (1959-)". Film Reference. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  14. "Celebrity Mailbag". The Blade (Toledo). 15 June 2000. Retrieved 9 August 2016. Wimmer is 40 and single.
  15. Ritrosky, Madelyn, Film Entertainment Magazine, retrieved August 14, 2012
  16. Utah's Right to Know, retrieved December 3, 2016
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