Mel Winkler
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Mel Winkler reached veteran standing the slow way, as an American actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. The film 'Coach Carter' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'Doc Hollywood' is close behind in visibility. He started at 31.
Mel Winkler
10 Movies
22 Series
Mel Winkler reached veteran standing the slow way, as an American actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. The film 'Coach Carter' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'Doc Hollywood' is close behind in visibility. He started at 31.
Movies
Plays Coach White
Coach Carter
2005
Plays Jess Covington
All the Right Moves
1983
Plays Joppy
Devil in a Blue Dress
1995
Plays Melvin the Mechanic
Doc Hollywood
1991
Plays Frank
A Life Less Ordinary
1997
Plays Detective Holly
City Hall
1996
Plays Willie
Heaven Help Us
1985
Plays Manager - 7-11 Club
Across 110th Street
1972
Plays Earl
Off Beat
1986
Plays Veteran Cop
Hollywood Palms
2000
TV Shows
Plays Johnny (voice)
Oswald
2001
Plays Lucius Fox (voice)
The New Batman Adventures
1997
Plays Jake Arnett
Laurel Avenue
1993
Plays Maurice Webster
The Shield
2002
Plays Weiland Bodard
Brimstone
1998
Plays Jack Hayes
Star Trek: Voyager
1995
Plays Avery Flowers
The Unit
2006
Plays Reverend Will Dexter
Babylon 5
1994
Plays Commissioner Henderson (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
Plays Henderson
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
Plays Walter
The Invisible Man
2000
Plays Lester
Blind Justice
2005
Plays Nick
Union Square
1997
Plays Mr. Sanberry
ER
1994
Plays Sandman
Madman of the People
1994
Plays Pete
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Dr. Patel
L.A. Doctors
1998
Plays Detective
The Guardian
2001
Plays Vincent
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Foster
Girlfriends
2000
Plays Lester
The Hughleys
1998
Plays Bartender
Gun
1997
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Coach Carter
Full Filmography
The Unit
Avery Flowers · 1 episode
2007
TV
The Shield
Maurice Webster · 1 episode
2005
TV
Blind Justice
Lester · 1 episode
2005
TV
Numb3rs
Vincent · 1 episode
2005–
TV
Coach Carter
Coach White
2005
Film
ER
Mr. Sanberry · 1 episode
2003
TV
The Invisible Man
Walter · 1 episode
2001
TV
The Guardian
Detective · 1 episode
2001–
TV
Oswald
Johnny (voice) · 52 episodes
2001–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mel Winkler still alive?
Mel Winkler passed away on June 11, 2020 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Mel Winkler?
Mel Winkler is best known for roles in Coach Carter, Doc Hollywood, A Life Less Ordinary.
How many movies has Mel Winkler been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1972), Mel Winkler has appeared in 10 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Mel Winkler's first movie?
The career of Mel Winkler began with Across 110th Street (1972).
What is Mel Winkler's most recent movie or series?
Mel Winkler's most recent release is That Guy... Who Was In That Thing 3: Trek Stars, which premiered on August 8, 2019.
What TV shows has Mel Winkler appeared in?
On television, Mel Winkler has appeared in Star Trek: Voyager, ER, The Shield, Babylon 5.
Mel Winkler
1941-10-23 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Mel Winkler (October 23, 1941 - June 11, 2020) was an American actor.