1920-05-11 Bethune, Colorado, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Denver Dell Pyle (May 11, 1920 – December 25, 1997) was an American film and television actor. He was known for portraying Briscoe Darling Jr. in several episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, and playing Jesse Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard from 1979-85. Pyle was born in Bethune, Colorado on May 11, 1920 to farmer Ben H. Pyle and his wife Maude; His brother, Willis, was an animator known for his work with Walt Disney Animation Studios and UPA. After graduating from high school, Pyle briefly attended Colorado State University, but dropped out to enter show business, moving to Los Angeles in 1940. He worked as a drummer and band member until the United States entered World War II, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Pyle was wounded in action in the Battle of Guadalcanal and received a medical discharge in 1942. Near the end of the war, he served in the United States Merchant Marine. In 1955, Pyle married Marilee Carpenter, a production assistant at 20th Century Fox. They had sons David and Tony. Marilee and Denver divorced in 1970. In 1983, Pyle married Tippie Johnston. That union lasted until his death. Pyle died of lung cancer on Christmas 1997. Memorial services were held January 6, 1998, at First Baptist Church in Waxahachie, Texas. He is buried in an unmarked grave at the Forreston Cemetery in Forreston, Texas. His remains are interred beside those of his second wife's parents, J.T. Johnston and Erin Birch Johnston. CLR
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The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! | Uncle Jesse Duke | 1997-04-25 |
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Maverick | Old Gambler on Riverboat | 1994-05-20 |
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Father and Scout | George Rosebrock | 1994-10-15 |
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John Wayne's 'The Alamo' | Self | 1992-06-06 |
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Delta Fever | Walt | 1987-10-01 |
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Return to Mayberry | Briscoe Darling | 1986-04-13 |
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Mercur: The Town that Can't Stay Dead | Narrator | 1983-01-01 |
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Legend of the Wild | Narrator (Voice) | 1981-11-01 |
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When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion | Self | 1979-06-05 |
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How Bugs Bunny Won the West | Narrator | 1978-11-15 |
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Return from Witch Mountain | Uncle Bene | 1978-03-10 |
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Legend of the Northwest | 1978-01-01 | |
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Once Upon a Starry Night | Mad Jack | 1978-12-19 |
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Hawmps! | Col. Seymour Hawkins | 1976-05-20 |
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Guardian of the Wilderness | Galen Clark | 1976-12-07 |
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Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson | The Indian Agent (McLaughlin) | 1976-06-24 |
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Welcome to L.A. | Carl Barber | 1976-11-12 |
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The Adventures of Frontier Fremont | Old mountain man | 1976-01-14 |
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The Last of Mrs. Lincoln | Senator Austin | 1976-09-16 |
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Winterhawk | Arkansas | 1975-11-05 |
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Escape to Witch Mountain | Uncle Bene | 1975-03-21 |
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The Boy Who Talked to Badgers | Ben as an Adult | 1975-09-14 |
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Death Among Friends | Morgan | 1975-05-20 |
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Murder or Mercy | Amos Champion | 1974-04-10 |
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Hog Wild | Dr. Larson | 1974-01-20 |
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The Legend of Hillbilly John | Grandpappy John | 1974-02-01 |
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Cahill: United States Marshal | Denver | 1973-07-11 |
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Hitched | Ben Barnstable | 1973-03-31 |
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Something Big | Junior Frisbee | 1971-11-19 |
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Mean Justice | Tom Rawling | 1971-02-08 |
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Bandolero! | Muncie Carter | 1968-06-01 |
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5 Card Stud | Sig Evers | 1968-07-28 |
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Bonnie and Clyde | Frank Hamer | 1967-08-13 |
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Welcome to Hard Times | Alfie - Stage Driver | 1967-04-30 |
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Tammy and the Millionaire | Grandpa Mordecai Tarleton | 1967-05-01 |
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Incident at Phantom Hill | 1st Hunter | 1966-07-01 |
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Gunpoint | Cap | 1966-04-25 |
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The Rounders | Bull | 1965-01-08 |
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The Great Race | Sheriff | 1965-07-01 |
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Mara of the Wilderness | Kelly | 1965-10-29 |
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Shenandoah | Pastor Bjoerling | 1965-06-03 |
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Cheyenne Autumn | Sen. Henry (uncredited) | 1964-10-15 |
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Mail Order Bride | Preacher Pope | 1964-03-10 |
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Black Like Me | Man in pick-up truck | 1964-05-20 |
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Terrified | Sheriff Dixon | 1963-05-01 |
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance | Amos Carruthers | 1962-04-13 |
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Geronimo | Senator Conrad | 1962-04-27 |
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Home from the Hill | Mr. Bradley | 1960-03-03 |
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The Alamo | Thimblerig (the Gambler) | 1960-10-23 |
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King of the Wild Stallions | MacGuire's Henchman | 1959-05-17 |
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Good Day for a Hanging | Deputy Ed Moore | 1959-01-01 |
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The Horse Soldiers | Jackie Jo | 1959-06-11 |
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Cast a Long Shadow | Preacher Harrison | 1959-08-24 |
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The Left Handed Gun | Ollinger | 1958-04-30 |
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China Doll | Col. Wiley | 1958-06-06 |
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Bitter Heritage | Sam Wheeler | 1958-08-07 |
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Fort Massacre | Collins | 1958-05-14 |
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The Party Crashers | Mr. Bickford | 1958-09-01 |
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Jet Pilot | Mr. Simpson | 1957-10-11 |
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Destination 60,000 | Mickey Hill | 1957-05-12 |
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Domino Kid | Bill Dragger | 1957-10-01 |
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Gun Duel in Durango | Ranger Captain | 1957-05-01 |
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The Lonely Man | Brad, Red Bluff Sheriff | 1957-06-21 |
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I Killed Wild Bill Hickok | Jim Bailey | 1956-06-16 |
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Yaqui Drums | Lefty Barr | 1956-10-13 |
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The Naked Hills | Bert Killian / Narrator | 1956-06-17 |
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Please Murder Me | Det. Lt. Bradley | 1956-03-01 |
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7th Cavalry | Dixon | 1956-12-01 |
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Rage at Dawn | Clint Reno | 1955-03-26 |
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Run for Cover | Harvey (uncredited) | 1955-04-29 |
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Top Gun | Hank Spencer (uncredited) | 1955-12-01 |
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To Hell and Back | Thompson | 1955-09-22 |
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Ten Wanted Men | 1955-02-01 | |
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Johnny Guitar | Posseman (uncredited) | 1954-05-26 |
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The Command | Infantryman (uncredited) | 1954-02-13 |
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Drum Beat | Fairchild (uncredited) | 1954-11-10 |
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The Yellow Mountain | (uncredited) | 1954-11-16 |
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Ride Clear of Diablo | Reverend Moorehead | 1954-02-10 |
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The Boy from Oklahoma | Bagley | 1954-02-27 |
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Column South | Confederate Spy in Yankee Uniform (uncredited) | 1953-05-20 |
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A Perilous Journey | Bartender | 1953-04-05 |
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Topeka | Jonas Bailey | 1953-08-09 |
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Fort Vengeance | Rider Warning About Wagon Train (uncredited) | 1953-03-28 |
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Texas Bad Man | Tench | 1953-12-20 |
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Gunsmoke | Greasy (uncredited) | 1953-05-04 |
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Rebel City | Greeley | 1953-05-10 |
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Goldtown Ghost Riders | Bernie Malloy (uncredited) | 1953-05-20 |
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The Lone Hand | Regulator (uncredited) | 1953-05-20 |
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Vigilante Terror | Henchman Sperry | 1953-11-15 |
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Mutiny | Gunner / Mutineer (uncredited) | 1952-03-05 |
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Canyon Ambush | Tom Carlton-Replaced (credit only) | 1952-10-12 |
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Man from the Black Hills | Glenn Hartley | 1952-03-30 |
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Oklahoma Annie | Skip | 1952-03-24 |
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Fargo | Carey | 1952-09-07 |
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The Maverick | Bud Karnes | 1952-12-14 |
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Desert Passage | Allen | 1952-05-29 |
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Rough Riders of Durango | Henchman Lacey | 1951-01-30 |
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Drums in the Deep South | Union Soldier Breaking Window (uncredited) | 1951-09-01 |
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Million Dollar Pursuit | Nick Algren | 1951-05-30 |
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Hills of Utah | Bowie French | 1951-09-30 |
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Federal Agent at Large | 'Jumpy' Jordan | 1950-03-12 |
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The Flying Saucer | Turner | 1950-01-04 |
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Captain China | Steve | 1950-02-02 |
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Dynamite Pass | Henchman | 1950-03-23 |
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Customs Agent | Al | 1950-05-18 |
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The Old Frontier | Henchman George | 1950-07-20 |
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Singing Guns | Richards Henchman | 1950-02-28 |
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Flame of Youth | Lytz | 1949-09-22 |
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The Big Wheel | Track Intern | 1949-11-04 |
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Streets of San Francisco | Ed Quinn | 1949-04-15 |
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Red Canyon | Hutch | 1949-04-27 |
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El Paso | Vigilante (uncredited) | 1949-03-22 |
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Rim of the Canyon | Cash Collins (uncredited) | 1949-07-01 |
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Too Late for Tears | Young Man at Union Station (uncredited) | 1949-07-17 |
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Hellfire | Rex | 1949-05-29 |
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The Man from Colorado | Easy Jarrett (uncredited) | 1948-08-07 |
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Marshal of Amarillo | The Night Clerk | 1948-07-15 |
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The Man from Colorado | Easy Jarrett | 1948-08-07 |
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Train to Alcatraz | Hutch Hutchins | 1948-06-28 |
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Where the North Begins | Jim Rockwell | 1947-12-14 |
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The Guilt of Janet Ames | Man in Opening Scene (uncredited) | 1947-03-06 |
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Devil Ship | Carl | 1947-12-11 |
