Mel Tillis

Mel Tillis

Deceased · Born: Aug 8, 1932 · Died: Nov 19, 2017

1981
1979

Personal Details

BornAug 8, 1932 Tampa, Florida, USA
Spouse
  • Julia Ann Edwards

    ( Mar 21, 1979 to May 22, 2025 )
  • Doris Yvonne Duckworth

    ( Jan 12, 1957 to Jun 22, 1977 )

Biography

Mel Tillis, a multifaceted individual with a plethora of talents, was born on August 8, 1932, in the vibrant city of Tampa, Florida, United States of America.

As an accomplished actor, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, featuring in notable movies such as The Cannonball Run (1981),Grosse Pointe Blank (1997),and Every Which Way But Loose (1978).

His personal life was marked by two significant relationships, marrying the lovely Julia Ann Edwards and the charming Doris Yvonne Duckworth.

Mel Tillis' life came to a close on November 19, 2017, in Ocala, Florida, United States of America, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain.

Career

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2009
Palo Pinto Gold
Palo Pinto Gold as Storyteller #2
{"id":8661,"title":"Beer for My Horses","year":"2008","character":"Bob the Plumber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beer-for-my-horses","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8661.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Beer for My Horses
Beer for My Horses as Bob the Plumber
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1994
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1986
Uphill All the Way
Uphill All the Way as Booger Skaggs
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1984
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1981
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1980
Smokey and the Bandit II
Smokey and the Bandit II as Fairgrounds Owner
{"id":80810,"title":"The Villain","year":"1979","character":"Telegraph Agent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-villain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80810.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80810.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Villain
The Villain as Telegraph Agent
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The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard as Burl Tolliver
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1975
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1967
Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers
Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers as Hound-Dog Berrigan
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2011
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1982
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1979
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1978