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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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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How Bugs Bunny Won the West | Narrator | 1978-11-15 |
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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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Hawmps! | Col. Seymour Hawkins | 1976-05-20 |
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The Last of Mrs. Lincoln | Senator Austin | 1976-09-16 |
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Welcome to L.A. | Carl Barber | 1976-11-12 |
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Guardian of the Wilderness | Galen Clark | 1976-12-07 |
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The Adventures of Frontier Fremont | Old mountain man | 1976-01-14 |
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Death Among Friends | Morgan | 1975-05-20 |
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The Boy Who Talked to Badgers | Ben as an Adult | 1975-09-14 |
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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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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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Mean Justice | Tom Rawling | 1971-02-08 |
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Something Big | Junior Frisbee | 1971-11-19 |
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5 Card Stud | Sig Evers | 1968-07-28 |
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Bandolero! | Muncie Carter | 1968-06-01 |
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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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Bonnie and Clyde | Frank Hamer | 1967-08-13 |
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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 Great Race | Sheriff | 1965-07-01 |
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The Rounders | Bull | 1965-01-08 |
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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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Mail Order Bride | Preacher Pope | 1964-03-10 |
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Cheyenne Autumn | Sen. Henry (uncredited) | 1964-10-15 |
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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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Cast a Long Shadow | Preacher Harrison | 1959-08-24 |
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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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The Party Crashers | Mr. Bickford | 1958-09-01 |
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China Doll | Col. Wiley | 1958-06-06 |
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Fort Massacre | Collins | 1958-05-14 |
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The Left Handed Gun | Ollinger | 1958-04-30 |
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Bitter Heritage | Sam Wheeler | 1958-08-07 |
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Domino Kid | Bill Dragger | 1957-10-01 |
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Destination 60,000 | Mickey Hill | 1957-05-12 |
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Jet Pilot | Mr. Simpson | 1957-10-11 |
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The Lonely Man | Brad, Red Bluff Sheriff | 1957-06-21 |
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Gun Duel in Durango | Ranger Captain | 1957-05-01 |
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7th Cavalry | Dixon | 1956-12-01 |
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Yaqui Drums | Lefty Barr | 1956-10-13 |
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I Killed Wild Bill Hickok | Jim Bailey | 1956-06-16 |
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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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To Hell and Back | Thompson | 1955-09-22 |
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Ten Wanted Men | 1955-02-01 | |
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Top Gun | Hank Spencer (uncredited) | 1955-12-01 |
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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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The Yellow Mountain | (uncredited) | 1954-11-16 |
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The Boy from Oklahoma | Bagley | 1954-02-27 |
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Johnny Guitar | Posseman (uncredited) | 1954-05-26 |
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Ride Clear of Diablo | Reverend Moorehead | 1954-02-10 |
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Drum Beat | Fairchild (uncredited) | 1954-11-10 |
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The Command | Infantryman (uncredited) | 1954-02-13 |
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Goldtown Ghost Riders | Bernie Malloy (uncredited) | 1953-05-20 |
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Column South | Confederate Spy in Yankee Uniform (uncredited) | 1953-05-20 |
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Vigilante Terror | Henchman Sperry | 1953-11-15 |
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Rebel City | Greeley | 1953-05-10 |
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Topeka | Jonas Bailey | 1953-08-09 |
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Gunsmoke | Greasy (uncredited) | 1953-05-04 |
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The Lone Hand | Regulator (uncredited) | 1953-05-20 |
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Texas Bad Man | Tench | 1953-12-20 |
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A Perilous Journey | Bartender | 1953-04-05 |
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Fort Vengeance | Rider Warning About Wagon Train (uncredited) | 1953-03-28 |
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Mutiny | Gunner / Mutineer (uncredited) | 1952-03-05 |
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The Maverick | Bud Karnes | 1952-12-14 |
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Canyon Ambush | Tom Carlton-Replaced (credit only) | 1952-10-12 |
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Oklahoma Annie | Skip | 1952-03-24 |
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Man from the Black Hills | Glenn Hartley | 1952-03-30 |
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Desert Passage | Allen | 1952-05-29 |
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Fargo | Carey | 1952-09-07 |
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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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Rough Riders of Durango | Henchman Lacey | 1951-01-30 |
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Hills of Utah | Bowie French | 1951-09-30 |
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Dynamite Pass | Henchman | 1950-03-23 |
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Captain China | Steve | 1950-02-02 |
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The Flying Saucer | Turner | 1950-01-04 |
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Customs Agent | Al | 1950-05-18 |
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Federal Agent at Large | 'Jumpy' Jordan | 1950-03-12 |
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Singing Guns | Richards Henchman | 1950-02-28 |
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The Old Frontier | Henchman George | 1950-07-20 |
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Too Late for Tears | Young Man at Union Station (uncredited) | 1949-07-17 |
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Rim of the Canyon | Cash Collins (uncredited) | 1949-07-01 |
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Flame of Youth | Lytz | 1949-09-22 |
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Streets of San Francisco | Ed Quinn | 1949-04-15 |
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El Paso | Vigilante (uncredited) | 1949-03-22 |
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The Big Wheel | Track Intern | 1949-11-04 |
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Red Canyon | Hutch | 1949-04-27 |
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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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The Man from Colorado | Easy Jarrett | 1948-08-07 |
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Marshal of Amarillo | The Night Clerk | 1948-07-15 |
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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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Devil Ship | Carl | 1947-12-11 |
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The Guilt of Janet Ames | Man in Opening Scene (uncredited) | 1947-03-06 |
