Douglas Dirkson

Douglas Dirkson

82 · Born: May 17, 1943

Personal Details

BornMay 17, 1943 Lewistown, Montana, USA

Biography

Douglas Dirkson, a renowned American actor, first took his first breath on the 17th of May, 1943, in the charming town of Lewistown, Montana, USA. With a career spanning multiple decades, Dirkson has made a significant impact on the world of entertainment, earning recognition for his outstanding performances in a wide range of film projects.

Some of his most notable roles include the iconic 1984 dance film "Footloose", the 1973 action-packed "Gator Bait", and the 1981 drama "King of the Mountain". Dirkson's versatility as an actor has allowed him to effortlessly transition between different genres, showcasing his remarkable range and talent.

Career

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2001
Taking Back Our Town
Taking Back Our Town as Ned Beaufort
{"id":61286,"title":"Inherit the Wind","year":"1988","character":"Mr. Bannister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/inherit-the-wind-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61286.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61286.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind as Mr. Bannister
{"id":8481,"title":"Stingray","year":1987,"character":"Rollin Banjo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/stingray","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8481.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8481.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Stingray
Stingray as Rollin Banjo
{"id":62104,"title":"Eye of the Tiger","year":"1986","character":"Jimmy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/eye-of-the-tiger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1sel6gd630h8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1sel6gd630h8.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":191503,"title":"Streets of Justice","year":"1985","character":"Bull","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/streets-of-justice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191503.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":173214,"title":"My Mother's Secret Life","year":"1984","character":"Michael Jensen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-mothers-secret-life-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173214.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173214.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
My Mother's Secret Life
My Mother's Secret Life as Michael Jensen
{"id":5127,"title":"Footloose","year":"1984","character":"Burlington Cranston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/footloose-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3g1q1317v1k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3g1q1317v1k0.jpg"},"released":1}
Footloose
Footloose as Burlington Cranston
{"id":162349,"title":"Malibu","year":"1983","character":"Bascomb","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/malibu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162349.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162349.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Malibu
Malibu as Bascomb
{"id":63435,"title":"Portrait of a Showgirl","year":"1982","character":"Spangler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/portrait-of-a-showgirl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63435.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63435.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":162717,"title":"Modesty Blaise","year":"1982","character":"Jack Fraser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/modesty-blaise-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162717.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162717.jpg"},"released":1}
Modesty Blaise
Modesty Blaise as Jack Fraser
{"id":63615,"title":"Harry's War","year":"1981","character":"Draper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harrys-war-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63615.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Harry's War
Harry's War as Draper
{"id":163032,"title":"The Ordeal of Bill Carney","year":"1981","character":"Dr. Share","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ordeal-of-bill-carney","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163032.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163032.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":162972,"title":"She's in the Army Now","year":"1981","character":"Sgt. King","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shes-in-the-army-now-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162972.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162972.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":94004,"title":"Portrait of an Escort","year":"1980","character":"Loren","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/portrait-of-an-escort","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94004.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94004.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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{"id":163334,"title":"A Cry for Love","year":"1980","character":"Dr. Bailey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-cry-for-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163334.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163334.jpg"},"released":1}
A Cry for Love
A Cry for Love as Dr. Bailey
{"id":24598,"title":"Gorp","year":"1980","character":"Bible Looie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gorp","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24598.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24598.jpg"},"released":1}
Gorp
Gorp as Bible Looie
{"id":23155,"title":"Hopscotch","year":"1980","character":"Follett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hopscotch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23155.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23155.jpg"},"released":1}
Hopscotch
Hopscotch as Follett
{"id":64385,"title":"Beyond Reason","year":"1977","character":"Hank","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beyond-reason","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64385.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64385.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
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{"id":103834608,"title":"The Blue Knight","year":1975,"character":"Smooth Move","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-blue-knight","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834608.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight as Smooth Move
{"id":86335,"title":"'Gator Bait","year":"1974","character":"Leroy Bracken","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gator-bait-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4lh3q4aqkbt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4lh3q4aqkbt0.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
'Gator Bait
'Gator Bait as Leroy Bracken
{"id":64638,"title":"Dirty O'Neil","year":"1974","character":"Willard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dirty-oneil-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64638.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64638.jpg"},"released":1}
Dirty O'Neil
Dirty O'Neil as Willard