John Brinkley
Biography
Born in Hartford, Conn., John Brinkley spent two years in the Air Force, where he served in the far East. Returning to New York, the next few years were consumed with study at the Academy of Dramatic Arts and working professionally with the New York Shakespeare Guild and in various off-Broadway productions, including 'The Big Story.' After arriving in Los Angeles, Brinkley almost immediately received the starring part in the legitimate stage production of 'A View From The Bride' at the Players Ring.
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He next co-starred with Chico Marx in 'Fifth Season.' He appeared on television in such shows as 'Matinee Theatre,' and in the filmed series 'Annapolis,' 'The Silent Service' and 'Perry Mason.'
Acclaimed as one of Hollywood's top teenage actors, Brinkley's versatility and talents provoked an audience reaction similar to that stimulated by the late James Dean, to whom he was often compared.
On March 10, 1958 Brinkley married Maila Nurmi of 'Vampira' fame; the couple divorced only three years later. Brinkley died November 14, 2012.
Known for
A Bucket of BloodWill6.6
War of the SatellitesBrunet Helmsman of Satellite5.2
Teenage Cave ManBlonde Teenage Tribe Member (uncredited)4.0
Teenage DollEddie Rand
T-Bird GangFrank Simmons, Writer
The WesternerBick
I, MobsterErnie Porter
Blood and SteelCip
Hot Car GirlFreddy
Valley of the RedwoodsWillie Chadwick
Filmography
- 1964Little Boy BadFilm: Writer
- 1960The WesternerSeries: Bick (1 episode)
- 1960Valley of the RedwoodsFilm: Willie Chadwick
- 1959Blood and SteelFilm: Cip
- 1959A Bucket of BloodFilm: Will
- 1959T-Bird GangFilm: Frank Simmons, Writer
- 1959I, MobsterFilm: Ernie Porter
- 1958Hot Car GirlFilm: Freddy
- 1958Teenage Cave ManFilm: Blonde Teenage Tribe Member (uncredited)
- 1958War of the SatellitesFilm: Brunet Helmsman of Satellite
- 1957Teenage DollFilm: Eddie Rand
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