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Noble Willingham
Noble Henry Willingham, Jr., is most known for his role as C.D. Parker on the series Walker, Texas Ranger from 1993 to 1999. His acting career spanned over three decades from 1970 to 2003. He started his career with The Last Picture Show (1971) and then appeared in Paper Moon (1973). Over time, he was featured in more than thirty films, including Norma Rae (1979), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), and more. In addition to films, his television credits include popular series like Dallas, The A-Team, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Murder, She Wrote, amongst others.
Willingham was born on August 31, 1931, in Mineola, a small town in Wood County, Texas. Before embarking on his acting career, he was a teacher, teaching government and economics at Sam Houston High School in Houston. Besides his acting career, he also tried his hand in politics. He left his role in Walker, Texas Ranger, to run for the United States House of Representatives against Max Sandlin. Unfortunately, he passed away due to a heart attack on January 17, 2004, at the age of 72.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Noble Henry Willingham, Jr.
Born: Mineola, Texas, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: August 31, 1931
Occupations: Actor, Teacher
Years Active: 1970-2003
Children: 3
Spouses: Doris Jewel Humphreys, Patti Ross Willingham
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Movies Featuring Noble Willingham
Paper Moon
Of Mice and Men
The Last Boy Scout
Fire in the Sky
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Good Morning, Vietnam
Career Opportunities
The Boys in Company C
Big Bad Mama
Blind Fury
The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson
Sweet Poison
The Georgia Peaches
Coward of the County
Blind Horizon
Pastime
Harry’s War
Independence Day
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story
Badge of the Assassin
The Atlanta Child Murders
Summer Heat
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
Blind Fury
The Gambler
The Children Nobody Wanted
Splash, Too
First Monday in October
A Stoning in Fulham County
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story
Cindy
Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York
The Corndog Man
Up Close & Personal
Sunshine
Just Me and You
Black Bart
Fighting Mad
Men Don’t Tell
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
Aloha, Bobby and Rose
Fast Charlie… the Moonbeam Rider
Woman With a Past
Silent Victory: The Kitty O’Neil Story
My Sweet Charlie
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Career Timeline
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1988
Good Morning, Vietnam
Splash, Too
Karl Hooten
A Stoning in Fulham County
Judge Manning
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story
Ted Simonsen
1981
Coward of the County
Car-Wash
Harry’s War
Major Andrews
The Children Nobody Wanted
McNaulty
First Monday in October
Nebraska Attorney
1979
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
Captain Prewitt
Fast Charlie… the Moonbeam Rider
Pop Bauer
Silent Victory: The Kitty O’Neil Story
1st Doctor
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