Wayne Tippit was an American actor best known for his roles in JFK, Dancer, Texas Pop. 81, and Nurse Betty. He was known not only for his acting but also as an assistant director.
Personal and Family Life
Wayne Tippit was born on December 19, 1932, in Lubbock, Texas. He was married to Carole Macho from March 29, 1959, until his death in 2009, and they had two children together. Tippit studied speech and drama at Texas Tech University and later transferred to the University of Iowa, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 1953.
Career
Wayne Tippit had a successful career in acting, gaining recognition for his performances in various movies and television shows. He was notably nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actor in a Principal Role in 1974 for his performance in “The Dark At The Top of the Stairs.” Additionally, he contributed to radio shows during his service in the Army.
Death and Legacy
Wayne Tippit passed away on August 28, 2009, in Los Angeles, California, due to complications from emphysema. He had received a single lung transplant in 2000 as part of his treatment for the condition. Tippit is remembered for his impactful roles in film and television, leaving behind a legacy of diverse performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rollercoaster | 1977-06-10 | Police Captain Christie |
| Vengeance: The Story of Tony Cimo | 1986-11-01 | Bill Moon |
| Pipe Dreams | 1976-11-11 | Mike Thompson |
| Running Against Time | 1991-09-12 | FBI Agent Landry |
| JFK | 1991-12-20 | FBI Agent – Frank |
| Nurse Betty | 2000-08-30 | Doctor |
| MadHouse | 1990-02-16 | Grindle |
| LifeStories: Steve Burdick | 1990-12-18 | Chuck McAuliffe |
| The Final Days | 1989-10-29 | Senator Edward Gurney |
| Honor Thy Mother | 1992-03-26 | |
| Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon | 1970-05-11 | Dr. Miller |
| Illusions | 1983-01-18 | Cliff |
| Money, Power, Murder. | 1989-12-10 | Dunphy |
| The Black Box Murders | 1975-01-13 | |
| When We Were Young | 1989-07-17 | Sam |
| Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 | 1998-05-01 | Keller’s Grandfather |
| Follow Your Heart | 1990-04-02 | Sheriff Quinn |
| The Ernest Green Story | 1993-01-17 | Principal Matthews |
| Baywatch | 1989-04-23 | Thomas Hastings |
| Melrose Place | 1992-07-08 | Palmer Woodward |
| The Rockford Files | 1974-09-13 | Agent Dan Shore |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | Buck Wilson |
| Diagnosis: Murder | 1993-10-29 | FBI Agent |
| Tales from the Darkside | 1984-09-30 | Magistrate Thomas Branford |
| Diagnosis: Murder | 1993-10-29 | Howard Mitchell |
| Diagnosis: Murder | 1993-10-29 | Elliott Whitfield |
| Rage of Angels | 1983-02-20 | Dunninger |
| The X-Files | 1993-09-10 | Detective Thompson |
| Quantum Leap | 1989-03-26 | Henry Mackenzie |
| Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | 2007-02-11 | Cinco Supporter |
| Seinfeld | 1989-07-05 | Captain |
| Murphy Brown | 1988-11-14 | John Q. Bryant |
| L.A. Law | 1986-09-15 | Leo Hackett |
| Hunter | 1984-09-18 | Dick Frost |
| The Torkelsons | 1991-09-21 | Strickland |
| Dear John | 1988-10-06 | Everett Sutton |
| Mad About You | 1992-09-23 | Manny Gantz |