Thayer David
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Thayer David is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. 69 years of work add up to around 39 titles. 'Rocky' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Little Big Man' is the other credit most often cited. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1957. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography.
Thayer David
21 Movies
18 Series
Thayer David is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. 69 years of work add up to around 39 titles. 'Rocky' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Little Big Man' is the other credit most often cited. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1957. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography.
Movies
Plays George 'Miles' Jergens
Rocky
1976
Plays Count Saknussem
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1959
Plays Dragon
The Eiger Sanction
1975
Plays Rev. Silas Pendrake
Little Big Man
1970
Plays Edward Byron
Spider-Man
1977
Plays Deacon
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977
Plays Charlie Robbins
Save the Tiger
1973
Plays Hedak
The Story of Ruth
1960
Plays Oscar Binding
A Time to Love and a Time to Die
1958
Plays Josiah Widdicombe (Mormon patriarch)
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
1976
Plays Professor T. Eliot Stokes
House of Dark Shadows
1970
Plays Frank Prendergast
Peeper
1975
Plays Bank Manager
Hearts of the West
1975
Plays Connelly
Baby Face Nelson
1957
Plays Rev. Strack
Night of Dark Shadows
1971
Plays General
Fore Play
1975
Plays Minister Pollard
Happy Mother's Day, Love George
1973
Plays Inspector
The Werewolf of Washington
1973
Plays Otto Nurder, a Capitalist
Savages
1972
TV Shows
Plays Industrialist
The Rhinemann Exchange
1977
Plays Harlan
Roots
1977
Plays Floyd Odlum
The Amazing Howard Hughes
1977
Plays Doyle Weston
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Plays Meeker
Charlie's Angels
1976
Plays Tyrone
Kojak
1973
Plays Magini
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Peter MacNamara
Harry O
1974
Plays Paul Berryman
Switch
1975
Plays Prosser
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Plays Arnold MacIver
Petrocelli
1974
Plays Carl Birrell
The Rockford Files
1974
Plays Clerk
Columbo
1971
Plays Turko
Suspicion
1957
Plays George Felton
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Plays Jack Pierson
The Invisible Man
1975
Plays Hannibal Egloff
The Wild Wild West
1965
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Spider-Man
Full Filmography
The Rhinemann Exchange
Industrialist · 3 episodes
1977
TV
Roots
Harlan · 2 episodes
1977
TV
Spider-Man
Edward Byron
1977
Film
Sudden Death
Hauser
1977
Film
The Amazing Howard Hughes
Floyd Odlum · 2 episodes
1977–
TV
Fun with Dick and Jane
Deacon
1977
Film
Hawaii Five-O
Doyle Weston · 1 episode
1976
TV
Charlie's Angels
Meeker · 1 episode
1976
TV
Switch
Paul Berryman · 1 episode
1976
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thayer David still alive?
Thayer David passed away on July 17, 1978 at age 51.
What are the most famous roles of Thayer David?
Thayer David is best known for roles in Rocky, Little Big Man, Journey to the Center of the Earth.
How many movies has Thayer David been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 1957), Thayer David has appeared in 21 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Thayer David's first movie?
The career of Thayer David began with Baby Face Nelson (1957).
What is Thayer David's most recent movie or series?
Thayer David's most recent release is Nero Wolfe, which premiered on December 19, 1979.
What TV shows has Thayer David appeared in?
On television, Thayer David has appeared in Columbo, Roots, Charlie's Angels, Starsky & Hutch.
Thayer David
1927-03-04 · Medford, Massachusetts, USA
Thayer David is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. 69 years of work add up to around 39 titles. 'Rocky' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Little Big Man' is the other credit most often cited. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1957. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography.