Vernon Weddle

Vernon Weddle Jr. (born August 23, 1935)[1] is an American film, stage and television actor.[2] He is perhaps best known for playing "General Washburne" in the 1986 film Short Circuit.[3]

Vernon Weddle
Born
Vernon Weddle Jr.

(1935-08-23) August 23, 1935
Occupation(s)Film, stage and television actor
SpouseGerri Weddle[1]
Children2

Early life and education

Weddle was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the son of Vernon Sr. and Grace. When he was thirteen years old, Weddle and his family moved to Texas in 1958, where he has attended at Lon Morris College and the University of Texas at Austin. He then attended at Stephens College, where he was a resident actor[2] and instructor for theatre arts.[1]

Career

Weddle began his career with a stage play, with his wife, Gerri. In the play, he played the role of an exhausted psychologist, with Tom Ewell as the lead in the play.[1] The play was shown at the Okoboji Summer Theatre. Later in his career, Weddle began appearing in film and television programs, where he first appeared on the television series Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, playing Brad Kingsley.[4] He also appeared in Bonanza, playing South, in 1969.[3] He continued his career, mainly appearing in film and television programs.

Weddle appeared in numerous television programs including Barney Miller,[5] The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Three's Company (and its spin-off The Ropers), Archie Bunker's Place, The Mod Squad, Sanford and Son,[3] Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Hill Street Blues, The Jeffersons, The Rockford Files, Trapper John, M.D., The Dukes of Hazzard and Lou Grant. He also appeared in television soap operas, such as, General Hospital, Dynasty, Knots Landing, Dallas, Hotel, The Colbys, Filthy Rich and Days of Our Lives, playing Bruce Fischell.[6] Weddle appeared and co-starred in films such as The Parallax View, Oh, God! Book II, The Devil and Max Devlin, Norma Rae, Carbon Copy, Harry's War, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, and Endangered Species. He also appeared in the television film Betrayal,[7] where he played the role of the "Savings Officer".[3] Weddle retired his career in 1990.

Personal life

Weddle met his wife, Gerri at the Lon Morris College, where they both shared the same bill on the musical Roberta. They later married and had two sons, Kirk and Richard.[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1974 The Take Vanessi
1974 The Parallax View Harry Lutz
1976 Family Plot Priest in Diner Uncredited
1979 Norma Rae Reverend Hubbard
1980 The Last Married Couple in America Man at Soccer Game
1980 Getting Wasted Getting Wasted
1980 Resurrection 2nd Scientist
1980 Oh, God! Book II Superintendant Jeffrey Hodges
1981 The Devil and Max Devlin Justice of the Peace
1981 Harry's War Ponde
1981 Carbon Copy Wardlow
1982 White Dog Vet
1982 Endangered Species Varney
1984 The World of dBase George Davies
1986 Short Circuit General Washburne

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1969 Bonanza South Episode: "The Stalker"
1969–1970 Bracken's World Johnno / Harvey 3 episodes
1970 That Girl Murray Episode: "All's Well That Ends"
1970 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Richie Episode: "Divorce Isn't Everything"
1971 The Forgotten Man Surgeon Television film
1971 Nichols Reporter Episode: "The Siege"
1972 Second Chance Lester Fern Television film
1972 Sanford and Son Mr. Clifford Episode: "Blood Is Thicker Than Junk"
1972 The Mod Squad Red Benson / Albert Cavelli 2 episodes
1972, 1973 Search Narrator / McEgan
1973 The President's Plane Is Missing Second Controller Television film
1973 The New Perry Mason Dr. Glober Episode: "The Case of the Spurious Spouse"
1974 Scream of the Wolf Newsman Television film
1974 Apple's Way Nelson Heintz Episode: "The Coach"
1974 Death Sentence Hayden Television film
1974 Betrayal Savings Officer
1974 Harry O Desk Clerk Episode: "Accounts Balanced"
1974–1976 Emergency! Various roles 3 episodes
1975 Medical Story Dr. Ellis Television film
1975 Switch Ray Nesset Episode: "The Body at the Bottom"
1975 The Streets of San Francisco Hendrix Episode: "Web of Lies"
1975, 1977 The Waltons Rev. Caldwell / Dr. Culler 2 episodes
1976 The Dumplings Wilson Episode: "Joe Takes a Fall"
1976 Holmes & Yoyo Mr. Peerless Episode: "Funny Money"
1976 The Rockford Files Mike Prescott Episode: "So Help Me God"
1976 Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Man in Lobby 2 episodes
1977 Little House on the Prairie Assayer Andy Anderson Episode: "Gold Country"
1977 Handle with Care Soldier Television film
1977 Panic in Echo Park Mason
1977 Most Wanted Crill Episode: "The Dutchman"
1977 Washington: Behind Closed Doors Ashley Episode: "Part 1"
1977 The Betty White Show Installer Episode: "Make Yourself at Home... Steal Something"
1977 Rafferty Perry Newcomb Episode: "Death Out of a Blue Sky"
1977 Carter Country Guard Episode: "By the Light of the Moonlight"
1977, 1980 The Jeffersons Attendant #2 / Vincent Carter 2 episodes
1977–1980 Quincy, M.E. Various roles 3 episodes
1977, 1981 Barney Miller Lawrence Oaks / Alvin Trager 2 episodes
1978 To Kill a Cop Chief Duncan Television film
1978 Husbands, Wives & Lovers Marty Barows Episode: "The Women Strike"
1978 The Clone Master Pine Television film
1978 The Paper Chase Prof. Lowry Episode: "Great Expectations"
1978 The Incredible Hulk Chase Episode: "Escape from Los Santos"
1978 One Day at a Time Mr. Olsen Episode: "Hold the Mustard"
1979 The Cracker Factory John Television film
1979 Friendly Fire Col. Georgi
1979 The Ropers Ernest Grimes Episode: "Days of Beer and Rosie"
1979 Mork & Mindy Mr. Burnett Episode: "Mork's Health Hints"
1979 Trapper John, M.D. Floor Manager Episode: "What Are Friends For?"
1979, 1980 B. J. and the Bear Delwood P. Manners 2 episodes
1980 Galactica 1980 1st Cop Episode: "Galactica Discovers Earth: Part 1"
1980 Wild Times Roberts Episode #1.2
1980 Sanford Arresting Officer Episode: "Retrospective: Part 1"
1980 The Dukes of Hazzard John Zimbra Episode: "Carnival of Thrills"
1980 Beulah Land Clarence Anderson Episode: "Part I"
1980 Eight Is Enough DMV Clerk Episode: "Welcome to Memorial Dr. Bradford"
1980 Lou Grant Aubrey Ragsdale / Bob Rosko 2 episodes
1980 Three's Company Mr. Weddle Episode: "A Crowded Romance"
1980–1983 Alice Various roles 3 episodes
1980, 1988 Knots Landing George Hunt / Mandel's Partner 2 episodes
1981 Walking Tall Dr. Porterson Episode: "The Killing of McNeal County's Children"
1981 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Dr. Moray Episode: "Mark of the Saurian"
1981 The Choice Dr. Nathanson Television film
1981 East of Eden Bill Ames 3 episodes
1981 Murder in Texas Dr. Joe Television film
1981 Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Aide
1981 Archie Bunker's Place Cellmate #3 Episode: "Happy Birthday, Stephanie"
1981–1987 Dynasty Mr. Afferton / Mr. Alpert 4 episodes
1982 Father Murphy Theo Episode: "Matthew and Elizabeth"
1982 Madame's Place Aldo Brutus Episode #1.48
1982 Voyagers! Lane Episode: "An Arrow Pointing East"
1982 Benson E.G. Slade Episode: "Mary and Her Lambs"
1982–1983 Filthy Rich George Wilhoit 4 episodes
1982–1985 Simon & Simon Various roles 3 episodes
1982–1987 Dallas
1983 The Awakening of Candra Reiser Television film
1983 AfterMASH Barrett Episode: "All About Christmas Eve"
1983 Amanda's Mr. Schindler Episode: "Amanda's Number One Son"
1983, 1985 Hotel The Guest / Gordon Pierce 2 episodes
1984 Scarecrow and Mrs. King George Episode: "The Artful Dodger"
1984 Hart to Hart Anthony Stratham Episode: "Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch"
1985 St. Elsewhere Zachary Wexler Episode: "Bye, George"
1985 Hollywood Wives Jameson Episode #1.2
1985 Space Space Episode: "Part III"
1985 Malice in Wonderland Samuel Goldwyn Television film
1985 Hill Street Blues Loring Oler Episode: "Seoul on Ice"
1986 The Colbys Gregory Farnsworth Episode: "The Trial"
1986 Alfred Hitchcock Presents Old Wildcatter Episode: "Road Hog"
1987 Stingray Arnie Brillstein Episode: "The Greeter"
1987 Mr. Belvedere Ticket Master Episode: "Baby"
1987 Max Headroom Finn Episode: "Dream Thieves"
1987 Webster Mr. Blaine Episode: "The Strike"
1987 Billionaire Boys Club Peter Faraday Miniseries
1987–1989 Days of Our Lives Bruce Fischell / Richard Stanley 8 episodes
1989 Highway to Heaven Mr. Arnold Episode: "Goodbye, Mr. Zelinka"

References

  1. Okoboji Theater Actors Play World Premier on Tuesday. July 30, 1961. Retrieved October 11, 2021 via Google Books. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help) open access
  2. White, Karen (August 24, 1968). "Hancock Summer Repertory Stars Selects Los Angeles For New Home, Career Center". Santa Maria Times. Santa Maria, California. p. 21. Retrieved October 11, 2021 via Newspapers.com. closed access
  3. "Vernon Weddle Filmography". Fandango. Archived from the original on March 4, 2008. Retrieved October 11, 2021 via Wayback Machine.
  4. "Vernon Weddle On TV". Santa Maria Times. Santa Maria, California. November 29, 1969. p. 22. Retrieved October 11, 2021 via Newspapers.com. closed access
  5. MacLeod, Terry (August 8, 1978). "Passing Parade". The Galveston Daily News. Galveston, Texas. p. 1. Retrieved October 11, 2021 via Newspapers.com. closed access
  6. Russell, Maureen (May 24, 2010). Days of Our Lives: A Complete History of the Long-Running Soap Opera. McFarland. p. 201. ISBN 9780786459834 via Google Books.
  7. "Red faced". The Port Arthur News. Port Arthur, Texas. November 30, 1974. p. 6. Retrieved October 11, 2021 via Newspapers.com. closed access
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