Ritch Brinkley

Ritch Brinkley (March 18, 1944 – November 5, 2015) was an American character actor who appeared in over 50 films and television programs in a career that spanned three decades. He was best known for playing William in Beauty and the Beast and as cameraman Carl Wishnitski in American sitcom television series Murphy Brown, as well as for roles in films such as Cabin Boy and Breakdown.

Brinkley died on November 5, 2015, at the age of 71.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1972 Curse of the Headless Horseman Ritch 1980 Brubaker Gate Guard 1984 Rhinestone Luke 1985 The Man with One Red Shoe Hulse 1988 Big Business Mayor Bill Finker 1990 Book of Love Moving Van Driver 1992 Ruby Attorney Howard 1992 Doctor Mordrid Gunner 1994 Cabin Boy Captain Greybar 1997 Breakdown Al 1997 Cyclops, Baby Bait 2002 Children on Their Birthdays Acey Trump (final film role)

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