| Burr DeBenning | |
|---|---|
| Born | Burris F. DeBenning September 21, 1936 Seminole, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 2003 (aged 66) San Luis Obispo, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Burr De Benning Burris DeBenning |
| Years active |
1965 — 1992 Veteran - United States Air Force |
Burr DeBenning (September 21, 1936 – May 26, 2003) was an American character actor, who has done work in both film and television. DeBenning appeared in nearly 100 films and TV shows during his career. His credits include the television films The House on Greenapple Road, Wolfen, The Incredible Melting Man, A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child, St. Ives, Cruising, and Love Field. He appeared in such television programs as Custer, Matlock, Matt Houston, Mike Hammer, Magnum, P.I., Matt Helm, Medical Center, McCloud, Columbo and Medical Story. Co-starred with Robert Wagner in City Beneath the Sea (1971). His character was called "Aquila" and had gills. Other appearances were in a war movie Beach Red (1967) and Sweet November (1968). DeBenning's last media appearance was a cameo in a music video for The Avalanches' hit song "Frontier Psychiatrist" in 2000. He died in California at age 66 from undisclosed causes.