Leo Burmester

Bernard Leo Burmester (February 1, 1944 – June 28, 2007) was an American actor of stage and screen.

Early life and education Burmester was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, after surgery to relieve pressure on his brain.

Television

+ Year Title Role Notes 1980–1981 Flo Randy Stumphill 28 Episodes 1982 Rattlesnake in a Cooler The Doctor / Prisoner TV movie 1983 Rage of Angels Jim TV movie 1983 Chiefs Emmett Spence TV miniseries 1984 George Washington Eban Krutch TV miniseries 1986 George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation Eban Krutch TV miniseries 1988 The Equalizer Jim Harding Episode: "No Place Like Home" 1989 The Equalizer Coach Bell Episode: "Suicide Squad" 1989–1990 True Blue Officer Red Tollin 12 episodes 1991 Young Riders Mr. Marsh Episode: "The Initiation" 1993 Walker, Texas Ranger Woodrow Jonathan Wilton Episode: "An Innocent Man" 1993 Alex Haley's Queen Henderson TV miniseries 1994 Law & Order Defense Attorney Lester Hastings Episode: "Snatched" 1995 The Great Elephant Escape Ethridge TV movie 1995 Truman Frank Vassar TV movie 1996 Mistral Commissioner Russell Crane TV movie 1996 Law & Order Mr. Le Clair Episode: "Charm City: Part 1" 1997 William Faulkner's Old Man Plump Convict TV movie. AKA, Hallmark Hall of Fame: Old Man 1997 ...First Do No Harm Bob Purdue TV movie 1999 Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story Corby Judd (Part 1) TV miniseries 2002 Monday Night Mayhem Carl Lindermann TV movie 2002 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Lorne Cutler Episode: "The Third Horseman" 2002 Law & Order Defense Attorney Lester Hastings Episode: "Patriot" 2004 Carry Me Home Grizzle TV movie 2006 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Bud Gabler Episode: "Cage"