G. D. Spradlin - Tall and Handsome Character Actor
Gervase Duan Spradlin was an American actor. Known for his distinctive accent and voice, he often played devious authority figures. He is credited in over 70 television and film productions, and performed with actors such as Peter Falk in Columbo as Ruth Gordon's attorney, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Garner, Charlton Heston, George C. Scott, and Johnny Depp.
Born: August 31, 1920, Pauls Valley, OK
Died: July 24, 2011, San Luis Obispo, CA
Education: The University of Oklahoma
Spouse: Frances Hendrickson Spradlin (m. 2002–2011),
Nell Spradlin (m. 1944–2000)
Children: Wendy Spradlin and Tamara Spradlin.
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