Burr DeBenning

Burris Franklin DeBenning (September 21, 1936 – May 26, 2003) was an American character actor who worked in both film and television.

Early years The son of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. DeBenning, he was born in Seminole, Oklahoma, and grew up in Stillwater. He enrolled at Oklahoma State University as a business major, but he switched to drama midway through his second year and went on to have major roles in several plays at OSU. After serving in the United States Air Force, he went to New York University and earned a master's degree in drama.

Career DeBenning first acted professionally in an off-Broadway play that lasted four days. He next joined a professional troupe in Boston.

Personal life DeBenning was married to actress Susan Silo and had two children.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1967 Beach Red Egan 1968 Sweet November Clem Batchman 1968 The Virginian Jason Crowder Episode: "The Storm Gate"1969 The Virginian Orrey Hills Episode: "Journey to Scathelock"1970 Bonanza Tuttle Ames Episode: "Is there any man here...?"1970 House on Greenapple Road Bill Foley TV movie1971 City Beneath the Sea Dr Aguila 1972 J.C. Dan Martin 1974 Columbo Capt. Loomis Episode: "By Dawn's Early Light"1974 Kojak Cass Episode: "A Very Deadly Game"1974 The Streets of San Francisco Johnny Waco Episode: "License to Kill"1975 Adventures of the Queen 1976 St. Ives Officer Fran 1977 Little House on the Prairie Dr. Asa Logan Episode: "To Run and Hide"1977 The New Adventures of Wonder Woman Tom Baker Episode: "Knockout"1977 The Incredible Melting Man Dr. Ted Nelson 1978 The Return of Captain Nemo Jim Porter 1978 The House of the Dead Growski Also known as Alien Zone1978 Hawaii Five-O Roy Crawford Episode: "A Long Time Ago"1979 Hart to Hart Lieutenant Ed Taggert Episode: "Cop Out"1980 Cruising 1981 Wolfen ESS voice Voice1984 Riptide Lt. Wilcher 1986 Armed Response Lt. Sanderson 1988 The Game Federal Agent 1989 A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Mr. Jordan 1992 Love Field Announcer Voice