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G. D. Spradlin

Bio: Gervase Duan Spradlin (August 31, 1920 – July 24, 2011) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive accent and voice, he often played devious authority figures
Born: Tue, Aug 31 1920
Birthplace: Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, USA

Death: Sun, Jul 24 2011
G. D. Spradlin is 90 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dick
Dick
G. D. Spradlin was 78 in Dick as 'Ben Bradlee'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1999
Poster of The Long Kiss Goodnight
The Long Kiss Goodnight
G. D. Spradlin was 76 in The Long Kiss Goodnight as 'President'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1996
Poster of Dark Skies
Dark Skies
G. D. Spradlin was 76 in Dark Skies as 'Elliot P. Grantham / Patient Zero'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of Riders of the Purple Sage
Riders of the Purple Sage
G. D. Spradlin was 75 in Riders of the Purple Sage as 'Pastor Dyer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 1996
Poster of Nick of Time
Nick of Time
G. D. Spradlin was 75 in Nick of Time as 'Mystery Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1995
Poster of Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon
G. D. Spradlin was 74 in Canadian Bacon as 'R.J. Hacker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1995
Poster of Ed Wood
Ed Wood
G. D. Spradlin was 74 in Ed Wood as 'Reverend Lemon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1994
Poster of Clifford
Clifford
G. D. Spradlin was 73 in Clifford as 'Parker Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of Telling Secrets
Telling Secrets
G. D. Spradlin was 72 in Telling Secrets as 'Walter Jefferson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1993
Poster of Carolina Skeletons
Carolina Skeletons
G. D. Spradlin was 71 in Carolina Skeletons as 'Hiram Stoker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1991
Poster of Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance
Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance
G. D. Spradlin was 70 in Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance as 'Chief Hogan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 24 1991
Poster of The War of the Roses
The War of the Roses
G. D. Spradlin was 69 in The War of the Roses as 'Harry Thurmont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Houston: The Legend of Texas
Houston: The Legend of Texas
G. D. Spradlin was 66 in Houston: The Legend of Texas as 'President Andrew Jackson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1986
Poster of Resting Place
Resting Place
G. D. Spradlin was 65 in Resting Place as 'Sam Jennings'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1986
Poster of Call to Glory
Call to Glory
G. D. Spradlin was 63 in Call to Glory as 'General Thornton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1984
Poster of Tank
Tank
G. D. Spradlin was 63 in Tank as 'Sheriff Buelton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1984
Poster of The Lords of Discipline
The Lords of Discipline
G. D. Spradlin was 62 in The Lords of Discipline as 'Gen. Bentley Durrell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of Wrong Is Right
Wrong Is Right
G. D. Spradlin was 61 in Wrong Is Right as 'Philindros'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1982
Poster of The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
G. D. Spradlin was 60 in The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic as 'Sen. Patrick Geary'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1981
Poster of The Formula
The Formula
G. D. Spradlin was 60 in The Formula as 'Arthur Clements'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of The Jayne Mansfield Story
The Jayne Mansfield Story
G. D. Spradlin was 60 in The Jayne Mansfield Story as 'Gerald Conway'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 1980
Poster of North Dallas Forty
North Dallas Forty
G. D. Spradlin was 58 in North Dallas Forty as 'B. A. Strothers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1979
Poster of Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now
G. D. Spradlin was 58 in Apocalypse Now as 'General Corman'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1979
Poster of And I Alone Survived
And I Alone Survived
G. D. Spradlin was 58 in And I Alone Survived as 'Bob Elder'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 27 1978
Poster of Maneaters Are Loose!
Maneaters Are Loose!
G. D. Spradlin was 57 in Maneaters Are Loose! as 'Gordon Hale'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1978
Poster of The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald
The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald
G. D. Spradlin was 57 in The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald as 'Witness / Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1977
Poster of MacArthur
MacArthur
G. D. Spradlin was 56 in MacArthur as 'General Eichelberger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1977
Poster of One on One
One on One
G. D. Spradlin was 56 in One on One as 'Coach Smith'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 28 1977
Poster of The November Plan
The November Plan
G. D. Spradlin was 56 in The November Plan as 'Gen. Winfield'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
G. D. Spradlin was 54 in Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley as 'Military Judge'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II
G. D. Spradlin was 54 in The Godfather Part II as 'Senator Pat Geary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1974
Poster of The Only Way Home
The Only Way Home
G. D. Spradlin was 52 in The Only Way Home as 'Philip'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1972
Poster of The Hunting Party
The Hunting Party
G. D. Spradlin was 50 in The Hunting Party as 'Sam Bayard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1971
Poster of Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
G. D. Spradlin was 50 in Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster? as 'Reverend Foster'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1971
Poster of Monte Walsh
Monte Walsh
G. D. Spradlin was 50 in Monte Walsh as 'Hal Henderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1970
Poster of Zabriskie Point
Zabriskie Point
G. D. Spradlin was 49 in Zabriskie Point as 'Lee's Associate'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1970
Poster of Dial Hot Line
Dial Hot Line
G. D. Spradlin was 49 in Dial Hot Line as 'Dr. Stone'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1970
Poster of Tora! Tora! Tora!
Tora! Tora! Tora!
G. D. Spradlin was 49 in Tora! Tora! Tora! as 'Cmdr. Maurice E. Curts (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 1970
Poster of Hell's Angels '69
Hell's Angels '69
G. D. Spradlin was 49 in Hell's Angels '69 as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1969
Poster of Number One
Number One
G. D. Spradlin was 48 in Number One as 'Doctor Tristler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1969
Poster of El juicio
El juicio
G. D. Spradlin was 47 in El juicio as 'Kermin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 1968
Poster of Will Penny
Will Penny
G. D. Spradlin was 47 in Will Penny as 'Anse Howard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Dark Skies
Dark Skies
G. D. Spradlin was 76+ in Dark Skies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of Cruel Doubt
Cruel Doubt
G. D. Spradlin was 71+ in Cruel Doubt as 'George Bates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1992
Poster of Intruders
Intruders
G. D. Spradlin was 71+ in Intruders as 'General Hanley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1992
Poster of War and Remembrance
War and Remembrance
G. D. Spradlin was 68+ in War and Remembrance
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder
Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder
G. D. Spradlin was 66+ in Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder as 'Franklin Bradshaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 22 1987
Poster of The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero
G. D. Spradlin was 60+ in The Greatest American Hero
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 18 1981
Poster of Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
G. D. Spradlin was 57+ in Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television as 'Sen. Patrick Geary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 12 1977
Poster of Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
G. D. Spradlin was 56+ in Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II as 'Sen. Dillon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1976
Poster of City of Angels
City of Angels
G. D. Spradlin was 55+ in City of Angels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 1976
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
G. D. Spradlin was 52+ in Kung Fu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of Search
Search
G. D. Spradlin was 52+ in Search
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
G. D. Spradlin was 51+ in Columbo as 'Martin Hammond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
G. D. Spradlin was 50+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
G. D. Spradlin was 48+ in Adam-12 as 'Joe Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of The Outsider
The Outsider
G. D. Spradlin was 48+ in The Outsider
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1968
Poster of It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
G. D. Spradlin was 47+ in It Takes a Thief as 'Col. Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
G. D. Spradlin was 47+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Cimarron Strip
Cimarron Strip
G. D. Spradlin was 47+ in Cimarron Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Poster of Pistols 'n' Petticoats
Pistols 'n' Petticoats
G. D. Spradlin was 46+ in Pistols 'n' Petticoats
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
G. D. Spradlin was 45+ in The Big Valley as 'Rhodes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
G. D. Spradlin was 43+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
G. D. Spradlin was 39+ in Bonanza as 'Chip, Jenks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
G. D. Spradlin was 31+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951