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Walker, Texas Ranger

1993

Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closest friend is former Ranger, C.D. Parker, who retired after a knee injury, and now owns "C.D.'s," a Country/Western saloon/restaurant. Rookie Ranger, James "Jimmy" Trivette is an ex-football player who bases his crime-solving methods on reason and uses computers and cellular phones. Alex Cahill is the Assistant DA who shares a mutual attraction with Walker, but often disagrees with his unorthodox approach to law enforcement.

Jordan Walker Ross

Cast · Known for The Chosen

Jordan Walker Ross is an actor, screenwriter and producer. Jordan began acting at the age of 6, playing Tiny Tim in a community theater production of 'A Christmas Carol'. After that, Jordan performed in over 40 professional productions throughout Texas, as well as California. In his teens, Jordan shifted gears and began focusing on film/television, going on to appear in 'Walker Texas Ranger', Comedy Central's 'Reno 911', Nickelodeon’s 'Just Jordan' and several independent films. In 2018, Jordan Walker Ross was cast in season 1 of 'The Chosen', in the role of Little James. The series is now in production season 5 (of 7 planned seasons) and has garnered over 250 million viewers worldwide. The success of The Chosen has led to other projects for Jordan, such as '1883' - the prequel to Paramount’s 'Yellowstone', 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and the upcoming film 'Rise & Shine', based on the book, ‘Remembering Terri’. Jordan Ross is also a screenwriter with several projects in various stages of development, as well as a host for his podcast, 'What's Your Limp?'. Jordan Walker Ross was born two months premature, which led to Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis. Jordan underwent over half a dozen major surgeries before the age of 10, as well as countless hospital stays due to severe asthma. His disabilities presented some issues as an actor. Jordan lost out on roles because his limp was too noticeable and even cut out/replaced from projects for the same reason. On top of that, Jordan experienced vicious bullying in high school. However, it was his love for acting that motivated Jordan to keep pushing forward. Now, playing a character with a disability on 'The Chosen', Jordan is using his platform to educate others on disabilities, bullying & mental health. Jordan travels to schools, churches and other events to promote his message of vulnerability and self-acceptance.

Damon Carney

Damon Carney is an American actor with roles in television ranging from "Walker Texas Ranger" to "Friday Night Lights"; most recently playing Don Wheeler in the critically acclaimed series "American Crime", opposite Felicity Huffman and Timothy Hutton. Film credits include: Ranger Blaine in Disney's blockbuster "The Lone Ranger" alongside Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer; Mr. Heatherton in the upcoming film "Waiting For The Miracle To Come" alongside Willie Nelson; and Phil in "My All American" starring Aaron Eckhart. Damon will make his leading man debut as Detective Sean Carter in Dimension's film "Hellraiser: Judgment" set for release in 2017. Born and raised in Tyler, Texas Damon is one of 11 children. An extraordinarily diverse actor, Damon has played a multitude of roles ranging from a drug dealing but, lovable womanizer in the 70's drama "Swingtown" to a hit man in the upcoming feature film "Kreep", starring Judd Nelson. In addition to acting, Damon, an entrepreneur, opened up a restaurant with his wife of 25 years. He and his wife, Bradi, have owned and operated The Tin Cup deli in Arlington, Texas for 13 successful years while raising their two children.

Lou Hancock

Lou Hancock grew up in north Texas from Fort Worth to Nocona. Lou devoted her early life to becoming an artist and was an accomplished portrait painter. A few of her excellent canvasses survive. Lou began her acting career when she was cast to play on Broadway in a production of Kempy. She next joined the USO during WWII and toured the world. She traveled around the world and married the man next door, W. B. Hancock, DVM and reared seven children in Texas. During that time she acted in numerous off Broadway and summer stock plays at Casa Manana Theater in Fort Worth, Texas where she eventually became an associate producer. Lou auditioned for and performed in many TV shows, commercials and movies. She founded the Hip Pocket Theater in Fort Worth, Texas at George's Back Door Restaurant with Johnny and Diane Simons. At the age of sixty-five she returned to college and earned a Masters Degree in Theater from Texas Christian University where she joined the faculty as a professor and taught method acting. She moved to Los Angeles and pursued her acting full time and played numerous roles. She earned a substantial cult following in praise of her characterization of Henrietta in the movie, Evil Dead 2. She retired to Fort Worth, Texas where she landed a recurring role on the TV show, Walker, Texas Ranger as Mabel Shoop the County Clerk and C J's love interest. After three seasons she was offered a contract for a position as a permanent cast member on the show. She signed that deal but soon died of multiple myeloma before she could earn that last credit. She was a real hoofer and worked a lot. She loved show business and really had the spark of creative genius.

Robert Floyd

Cast · Known for Sliders

He has appeared in several independent films as well as the feature film Godzilla. He has also guest starred on a variety of television series including Dark Angel, Walker, Texas Ranger and NCIS. He is best known for his role as an accidentally merged version of the lead character, Mallory (played by Jerry O'Connell in the first four seasons) in the final season of the science fiction television show Sliders. He appeared in 18 episodes, aired from 1999 until 2000 on the Sci-Fi Channel. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Adam Beach

Cast · Known for Suicide Squad

Adam Ruebin Beach (born November 11, 1972) is a Canadian Saulteaux actor. He is best known for his roles as Tommy on Walker, Texas Ranger, Kickin' Wing in Joe Dirt, Marine Private First Class Ira Hayes in Flags of Our Fathers, Private Ben Yahzee in Windtalkers, Dr. Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa) in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Chester Lake in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Officer Jim Chee in the film adaptions of Skinwalkers, Coyote Waits, and A Thief of Time.

Gary Busey

Cast · Known for Lethal Weapon, Impractical Jokers

William Gary Busey (born June 29, 1944) is an American film and stage actor and artist. He has appeared in over 120 films, as well as making regular appearances on Gunsmoke, Walker, Texas Ranger, Law & Order, and Entourage. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in 1978 for his role in The Buddy Holly Story.

Karl Kases

Karl Kases was born on January 16, 1951 in Vienna, Austria. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Love on Lake Garda (2006), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) and The Mighty Quinn (1989).

Gail Cronauer

Cast · Known for Walker, Texas Ranger

Gail Cronauer is an American stage, television, and feature film actress and an acting professor. She has performed films as diverse as Oliver Stone's JFK to the TV series, Walker, Texas Ranger. She is a recipient of the 2007, Dallas Fort Worth Theater Critics Forum award, for her role in the Lyric Stage production, Master Class. Gail also has taught acting at Southern Methodist University, Webster College, the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, Illinois State University, and she currently teaches at Collin College, in the Dallas - Fort Worth metropolitan area in the state of Texas. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gail Cronauer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Mary Chris Wall

Mary Chris Wall is an actress, who is best known for the role of Ellen Talbot, the mother of Joe Talbot, on the 1995-1998 children's television show Wishbone that aired on PBS. She has appeared in such feature films as Blank Check and Ruby, in which she played Jackie Kennedy. She also has appeared in the 1990 ABC movie Challenger, the Walker, Texas Ranger television series and has more than 250 industrial films and commercials to her credit. Her stage experience includes the Broadway and national touring company of "42nd Street" and regional exposure in Six Women with Brain Death or Expiring Minds Want to Know, Grease and Misalliance. She received her professional training from New York University, London University and the Image Theatre and Studio in New York. She can now be seen in "Get a Mac" commercials as a spokeswoman for "PC." Also has been in a back to school commercial for Walmart in the summer of 2009.

Connie Nelson

Connie Nelson is known for her starring role as Dinah Groshardt in the movie Late Bloomers (1996) for which she received the Lone Star Film & Television Award for Best Actress. Connie also guest starred in several Law & Order episodes, appeared in the recurring role of Detective Guinevere McGorry in HBO's series Oz, and had a guest spot in the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger.

Andrea F. Friedman

Andrea Fay Friedman, built a breakthrough 35-year acting career with Down syndrome. She portrayed Amanda, the girlfriend (and later wife) of Charles "Corky" Thacher on the TV show Life Goes On. In 1993, she appeared in an episode of Baywatch, 1997 film Smudge as Cindy, a girl in a group home for people with disabilities who attempts to hide her puppy, Smudge, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), Family Guy (1999) & Walker Texas Ranger

Jeff Kober

Jeff Kober (born December 18, 1953) is an American actor, known for his television roles as Dodger in China Beach, Jacob Hale Jr. in Sons of Anarchy, Joe in the fourth season of The Walking Dead, and Kurt Nypo in Walker: Texas Ranger. He is also known his movie roles such as Roy Gaddis in Out of Bounds (1986), Patrick Channing in The First Power (1990), Marcus in One Tough Bastard (1995), and as Ponoma Joe in A Man Apart (2003). In February 2020, Kober joined the cast of ABC's General Hospital as Cyrus Renault. He exited the role in June 2021, but has made occasional guest appearances from August to December of the same year, winning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in the role in 2022. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jeff Kober, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Michael Welch

Cast · Known for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Michael Alan Welch (born July 25, 1987) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the popular Mike Newton in the Twilight Saga franchise (2008-2011), Mack Thompson on Syfy's Z Nation (2014), Luke Girardi on CBS's Joan of Arcadia (2003-2005), Butte Whipple in The Ballad of Lucy Whipple (2001), and Artim in Star Trek: Insurrection (1998). Since he was a child, he has had numerous guest roles in popular series including Walker, Texas Ranger, The X-Files, Touched by an Angel, The Pretender, Stargate SG-1, Frasier, 7th Heaven, Judging Amy, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, CSI, CSI: Miami, Numb3rs, Cold Case, Criminal Minds, NCIS, Bones, Malcolm in the Middle, Grimm, Lucifer, Station 19, and Quantum Leap (2022). He has also starred in many TV movies and voiced for animated series.

Michael Steven Costello

Michael Costello was born in New York City, and spent most of his childhood in Virginia. He studied acting at Virginia Commonwealth University and received his Master Degree at Southern Methodist University. He is an actor, director, teacher, and writer in film, television, and theatre. He is best known for Temple Grandin, Walker, Texas Ranger, and as Secretary General McGath in seaQuest and seaQuest 2032. Most recently he was seen in the NBC series Revolution, and in the short film All from the Same Dust. He is also a stage actor and has played such notable roles as Lear in King Lear and Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman.

Renee Blaine

Cast · Known for The Shawshank Redemption

Renee Blaine is an actress, known for The Shawshank Redemption (1994). She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but grew up in Colorado. Blaine began her career as a fashion model in the mid 1980s, appearing in magazines and ads for multiple brands while also traveling around the world. After returning to the US, she spent several years modeling in the United States, while also having several appearances as an extra in the Walker, Texas Ranger TV show and the film Born on the Fourth of July. Blaine is now the mother of 3 children, 2 daughters and a son, and a grandmother.

John Terlesky

Director · Known for Castle, The Blacklist

John Todd Terlesky (born May 30, 1961) is an American actor, film director, television director and screenwriter. As an actor, he is known for playing Deathstalker in the 1987 film Deathstalker II, and Mike in Chopping Mall (1986). Terlesky was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 30, 1961. Since the mid-1980s, Terlesky has acted in a number of films and television series. His first notable television role was in the NBC drama Legmen. His other television credits include The Facts of Life, V, Our House, Empty Nest, Walker, Texas Ranger, a recurring role on Guns of Paradise and co-starring in the sitcom The Last Frontier. Some of Terlesky's film acting credits include Secret Admirer (1985), The Naked Cage (1986), Chopping Mall (1986), Valet Girls (1987), The Allnighter (1987), Deathstalker II (1987), Appointment with Death (1988), Damned River (1989) and Crazy People (1990). In 1998, Terlesky made his directorial debut with the film The Pandora Project, co-directing with Jim Wynorski. He directed a number of other independent, direct-to-video and television films before getting involved in episodic television. Since 2006, he has directed episodes of Boston Legal, Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty, Drop Dead Diva, Human Target, Army Wives, Body of Proof, Gossip Girl, Castle, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., How To Get Away With Murder, and The Blacklist (TV series).

Joe Penny

Joseph Edward Penny Jr. is an English-born American actor best known for his roles as Nick Ryder on the detective series Riptide from 1984 to 1986, and as Jake Styles in the television series Jake and the Fatman from 1987 to 1992. Starting with a minor role on Forever Fernwood in 1977, Penny has appeared in numerous TV films and television series, including major roles on Riptide and Jake and the Fatman. He has also made many guest appearances on television shows, including Touched by an Angel, T. J. Hooker, Vega$, Matt Houston, Lou Grant, CHiPs, Flamingo Road, The Sopranos, Diagnosis: Murder, Matlock, Walker, Texas Ranger, Archie Bunker's Place, 7th Heaven, Tucker's Witch, Boomtown, The Gangster Chronicles, and CSI. In 2005, he co-starred with Lea Thompson in the mystery series Jane Doe on the Hallmark Channel.

Bill Cobbs

Cast · Known for Night at the Museum, That Thing You Do!, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

William Francisco Cobbs (June 16, 1934 – June 25, 2024) was an American actor. He was known for such film roles as Louisiana Slim in The Hitter (1979), Walter in The Brother from Another Planet (1984), Reginald in Night at the Museum (2006) and Master Tinker on Oz the Great and Powerful (2013). He played Lewis Coleman on I'll Fly Away (1991–1993), Jack on The Michael Richards Show (2000), and had guest appearances on Walker, Texas Ranger and The Sopranos. In 2020, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Performance in a Daytime Program for the series Dino Dana. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Cobbs, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Marshall R. Teague

Cast · Known for Armageddon

Marshall R. Teague (born April 1953) is an American film and television actor. He is known for his role in the 1989 cult movie Road House and for his recurring role on the 1990s hit science fiction series Babylon 5 as a Narn named Ta'Lon. Teague has also starred in the 1996 film The Rock and the 1998 movie Armageddon. He played Black Jack Pershing in the film Rough Riders. Teague's other TV appearances included Walker, Texas Ranger where he has made some guest appearances as different characters. He (as a different character) was Walker's first nemesis & last in the final showdown. He made a guest appearance on Babylon 5 as a human in the Season One episode "Infection" and made a guest appearance on the Babylon 5 spinoff Crusade as Captain Daniels in the episode "The Long Road". He has had some regular roles on television in the soap opera Days of our Lives as Leonard Stacy in 1984. He starred on the 1980s HBO series 1st & Ten as Mac Petty in 1984. Teague has made guest appearances on many TV shows, some of those appearances range from Stargate SG-1, The Fall Guy, Knight Rider, She Spies, The A-Team, Sliders, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in the season 4 episode "Hippocratic Oath" and on Star Trek: Voyager in the season 3 episode "Distant Origin". In the video game industry, he is known as the voice of Krunk in the video game Crash Nitro Kart. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marshall R. Teague, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

Frank Salsedo

Frank Sotonoma "Grey Wolf" Salsedo (May 20, 1929 – July 3, 2009) was a Native American actor. Often cast in smaller parts and guest roles, he had recurring roles in the series Northern Exposure, Power Rangers, and Walker, Texas Ranger.

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Randall Craig "Tex" Cobb is an American former professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division. Widely considered to possess one of the greatest chins of all time, Cobb was a brawler who also packed considerable punching power. He began his fighting career in full contact kickboxing in 1975 before making the jump to professional boxing two years later. He challenged Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title in November 1982, losing a one-sided unanimous decision. Cobb took wins over notable heavyweights of his era such as Bernardo Mercado, Earnie Shavers, and Leon Spinks. He was ranked in the global top 10 heavyweight boxers by the Ring (in 1981 and 1982) and BoxRec (in 1982). In addition to his fighting career, he has also acted in numerous films and television series, usually appearing as a villain or henchman. Examples include roles in the Coen brothers film Raising Arizona and the popular programs Miami Vice and Walker, Texas Ranger.

Cathy Podewell

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cathy Podewell (born January 26, 1964, Evanston, Illinois) is an American actress. She is best remembered for her role as Cally Harper Ewing on Dallas from 1988 to 1991, in which she played the second wife of J.R. Ewing (played by series star Larry Hagman). Her first acting job was in the 1988 horror film Night of the Demons. She also had guest appearances on such TV shows as Murder, She Wrote, Beverly Hills, 90210, Walker, Texas Ranger, and Growing Pains. It was during her tenure on Growing Pains that Hagman recommended her for a role on Dallas. In high school, she was a member of the marching band and a cheerleader. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she majored in drama and dance and was featured in such plays as No, No, Nanette and Jules Feiffer's Hold Me. She spends part of each summer as a volunteer counselor at the Muscular Dystrophy Association camp in Northern California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cathy Podewell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Noble Willingham

Cast · Known for Walker, Texas Ranger

Noble Henry Willingham, Jr. (August 31, 1931 – January 17, 2004) was an American actor who appeared in more than thirty films and in many television shows. He was best known for his role as C.D. Parker on the television series Walker, Texas Ranger. His many other TV credits include guest appearances on Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Waltons, Mary Tyler Moore, The Rockford Files, Alice, Dallas, CHiPs, The Dukes of Hazzard, The A-Team, L.A. Law, Home Improvement, and Murder, She Wrote. He also co-starred with Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell in a 1991 episode of Quantum Leap.