Denver Pyle
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Denver Dell Pyle (May 11, 1920 – December 25, 1997) was an American film and television actor. He was known for portraying Briscoe Darling Jr. in several episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, and playing Jesse Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard from 1979-85. Pyle was born in Bethune, Colorado on May 11, 1920 to farmer Ben H. Pyle and his wife Maude; His brother, Willis, was an animator known for his work with Walt Disney Animation Studios and UPA. After graduating from high school, Pyle briefly attended Colorado State University, but dropped out to enter show business, moving to Los Angeles in 1940. He worked as a drummer and band member until the United States entered World War II, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Pyle was wounded in action in the Battle of Guadalcanal and received a medical discharge in 1942. Near the end of the war, he served in the United States Merchant Marine. In 1955, Pyle married Marilee Carpenter, a production assistant at 20th Century Fox. They had sons David and Tony. Marilee and Denver divorced in 1970. In 1983, Pyle married Tippie Johnston. That union lasted until his death. Pyle died of lung cancer on Christmas 1997. Memorial services were held January 6, 1998, at First Baptist Church in Waxahachie, Texas. He is buried in an unmarked grave at the Forreston Cemetery in Forreston, Texas. His remains are interred beside those of his second wife's parents, J.T. Johnston and Erin Birch Johnston. CLR
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
as Amos Carruthers
Age 41 (now 77)
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
as Uncle Jesse Duke
Age 76 (now 77)
Mercur: The Town that Can't Stay Dead
as Narrator
Age 62 (now 77)
When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion
as Self
Age 59 (now 77)
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
as The Indian Agent (McLaughlin)
Age 56 (now 77)
The Adventures of Frontier Fremont
as Old mountain man
Age 55 (now 77)
The Boy Who Talked to Badgers
as Ben as an Adult
Age 55 (now 77)
The Legend of Hillbilly John
as Grandpappy John
Age 53 (now 77)
Tammy and the Millionaire
as Grandpa Mordecai Tarleton
Age 46 (now 77)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
as Amos Carruthers
Age 41 (now 77)
King of the Wild Stallions
as MacGuire's Henchman
Age 39 (now 77)
Column South
as Confederate Spy in Yankee Uniform (uncredited)
Age 33 (now 77)
Fort Vengeance
as Rider Warning About Wagon Train (uncredited)
Age 32 (now 77)
Drums in the Deep South
as Union Soldier Breaking Window (uncredited)
Age 31 (now 77)
Too Late for Tears
as Young Man at Union Station (uncredited)
Age 29 (now 77)
The Guilt of Janet Ames
as Man in Opening Scene (uncredited)
Age 26 (now 77)
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
as Braddock
Age 37 (now 77)
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Seth Robson
Age 36 (now 77) Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Nat Sledge
Age 36 (now 77) Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as John Baker
Age 36 (now 77) Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Marshal Joe Sully
Age 36 (now 77) Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Sheriff Tom
Age 36 (now 77) Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Sheriff
Age 36 (now 77) Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Marshal Quimby
Age 36 (now 77)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
as Hoss Mackey
Age 35 (now 77) The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
as Ben Thompson
Age 35 (now 77)
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Ben as an Adult (voice)
Age 34 (now 77) The Wonderful World of Disney
as Dr. Larson
Age 34 (now 77) The Wonderful World of Disney
as Amos Briggs (uncredited)
Age 34 (now 77) The Wonderful World of Disney
as Mr. Royal (uncredited)
Age 34 (now 77)
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Also Known As
Denver Dell Pyle, دِنور پایل
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