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Buck Young
Actor

Buck Young

12 Aug 1920Born
9 Feb 2000Died
79Age at death
88Credits

Biography

John Otto "Buck" Young (April 12, 1920 – February 9, 2000) was an American actor who played the role as Sergeant Whipple on the Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. TV series, and Deputy Joe Watson on The Andy Griffith Show.

In 1944, during World War II, Young was drafted into the US Army Air Forces. He married actress Peggy Stewart in 1953 and had two children, Grey Young and Abigail Young who each acted in one film.

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He was the brother-in-law of Stewart's sister, Patricia O'Rourke, and her husband, Wayne Morris.

In 1962, he appeared three times in James Arness's TV Western series Gunsmoke, playing “Carl” in S7E24’s “Coventry”, “Corporal Stone” in S7E27's “Wagon Girls” & “John” in S8E1’s “Call Me Dodie”.

Buck Young took the part as Sgt Whipple in the Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. TV series at the beginning of the show in 1964. He acted in a total of 95 films and the Gomer Pyle. U.S.M.C. series. Buck Young also played in Barnaby Jones in the episode titled “The Last Contract” (12/31/1974).

Young died on February 9, 2000, in Los Angeles at age 79.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 88 credits.

  1. 1989Tarzan in ManhattanFilm: Doctor
  2. 1986Who Is Julia?Film: Police Officer
  3. 1986Last ResortFilm: Mr. Emerson
  4. 1985MacGyverSeries: Carl Jenkins, Policeman (1 episode)
  5. 1985Gidget's Summer ReunionFilm: Bob
  6. 1984Highway to HeavenSeries (1 episode)
  7. 1984Sam's SonFilm: Marv Gates
  8. 1984BrothersSeries (1 episode)
  9. 1984Blue ThunderSeries: Police Captain (1 episode)
  10. 1983I Take These MenFilm: Judge
  11. 1982Matt HoustonSeries (1 episode)
  12. 1982Rehearsal for MurderFilm: Lieutenant McElroy
  13. 1982T. J. HookerSeries: Zabrowski (1 episode)
  14. 1982Death Wish IIFilm: Charles Pearce
  15. 1981Simon & SimonSeries: Cliff Woodman (1 episode)
  16. 1981Golden GateFilm
  17. 1981Stand by Your ManFilm: Policeman
  18. 1981The Five of MeFilm: Colonel
  19. 1981The Killing of Randy WebsterFilm: Client
  20. 1981Hill Street BluesSeries (1 episode)
  21. 1980The Georgia PeachesFilm: Big Ed
  22. 1980The Jayne Mansfield StoryFilm: City Editor
  23. 1980The Night the Bridge Fell DownFilm
  24. 1980Fun and GamesFilm: Businessman
  25. 1980The $5.20 an Hour DreamFilm: Bartender
  26. 1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturySeries: Brigadier General Biles (1 episode)
  27. 1979The Lady in RedFilm: Hennessey
  28. 1978The MillionaireFilm: Garageman
  29. 1978The New Adventures of HeidiFilm: Jensen
  30. 1978The Magic of LassieFilm: T.V. Announcer
  31. 1978DallasSeries: Seth Stone (1 episode)
  32. 1978SamSeries (1 episode)
  33. 1978Project U.F.O.Series: Colonel at Forbes AFB Kansas (1 episode)
  34. 1977The Incredible HulkSeries: Doctor (1 episode)
  35. 1977Lou GrantSeries (1 episode)
  36. 1977The Hostage HeartFilm: Eddie
  37. 1977Mayday at 40,000 FeetFilm: Guard
  38. 1977Green EyesFilm: Policeman
  39. 1977ClawsFilm: Pilot
  40. 1976Look What's Happened to Rosemary's BabyFilm: 1st Trooper
  41. 1976Quincy, M.E.Series (2 episodes)
  42. 1976Charlie's AngelsSeries: Bartender (1 episode)
  43. 1976The Wackiest Wagon Train in the WestFilm: Rancher Uriah
  44. 1975Wonder WomanSeries: Foreman (2 episodes)
  45. 1975KatherineFilm: Cop
  46. 1975MitchellFilm: Detective Aldridge
  47. 1975Sky Hei$tFilm: Police Officer
  48. 1975LepkeFilm: Second Reporter
  49. 1975CrossfireFilm: Captain
  50. 1973BreezyFilm: Paula's Escort
  51. 1973KojakSeries: Reporter (1 episode)
  52. 1973Police StorySeries: Lomax (1 episode)
  53. 1973The StrangerFilm: Tom Nelson
  54. 1972The Streets of San FranciscoSeries (2 episodes)
  55. 1972M*A*S*HSeries: Dan, O'Brien (2 episodes)
  56. 1972Emergency!Series: Captain-Engine 45 (1 episode)
  57. 1971They Call It MurderFilm: Charlie
  58. 1971McMillan & WifeSeries: Traffic Cop (1 episode)
  59. 1971ColumboSeries: Guest at Wake, Guard (1 episode)
  60. 1971CannonSeries (1 episode)
  61. 1971The Late LizFilm: Logan Pearson
  62. 1968The Bamboo SaucerFilm: Pete (uncredited)
  63. 1968The Mod SquadSeries (1 episode)
  64. 1968LancerSeries (2 episodes)
  65. 1968Adam-12Series: Sgt. Willard (1 episode)
  66. 1967IronsideSeries (1 episode)
  67. 1967The Young WarriorsFilm: Schumacher
  68. 1966Not With My Wife, You Don't!Film: Air Police Colonel
  69. 1965The F.B.I.Series: Gregory Lucas, Peter McGrath, SAC Bennett Adams, S.A.C. Brockton, Agent, Davis (1 episode)
  70. 1965Hogan's HeroesSeries: Second Officer, Factory Inspector (uncredited) (2 episodes)
  71. 1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Series: Sgt. Whipple (11 episodes)
  72. 1964Daniel BooneSeries: Henry Foxx (1 episode)
  73. 1963The FugitiveSeries: Police Sergeant, Officer, Newsman, Mr. Franklin (2 episodes)
  74. 1962The VirginianSeries: Walker (1 episode)
  75. 1960The Andy Griffith ShowSeries: Deputy Joe Watson (1 episode)
  76. 1960My Three SonsSeries: Police Officer (2 episodes)
  77. 1959Not for HireSeries (1 episode)
  78. 1959The RebelSeries: Salvo Savage (1 episode)
  79. 1958U.S. MarshallSeries: Deputy Johnson (1 episode)
  80. 1958Bat MastersonSeries: Bill Bassett (1 episode)

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