Occupation Actor Spouse Susanne Sutchy Role Actor | Name Brian Wimmer Years active 1984-present | |
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Movies and TV shows China Beach, Late for Dinner, Flipper, Attack of the Sabretooth, Haunt Similar People Susanne Sutchy, Shane Van Dyke, W D Richter, George T Miller, Ryan Little | ||
Brian wimmer at china beach 25 years later 2013 paleyfest fall flashback chinabeach
Brian Wimmer (born October 1, 1959) is an American actor. He is probably best known for his role as Cpl. Boonie Lanier in the TV series China Beach, which ran from 1988 until 1991. He also regularly appeared on Flipper (1995-1996) and had roles in TV shows such as ER (1996) and The Fugitive (2001). He participated in the last Battle of the Network Stars (1988). He starred in the films Late for Dinner (1991), The Maddening (1995) and Beneath Loch Ness (2001).
Contents
- Brian wimmer at china beach 25 years later 2013 paleyfest fall flashback chinabeach
- Brian wimmer reflects on china beach 25 years later
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
Brian wimmer reflects on china beach 25 years later
Early life
Wimmer was born on October 1, 1959 in Orem, Utah to Larry, an economics professor, and Louise Wimmer. He was raised in Provo, Utah. During high school, Wimmer began working as a ranch hand at Robert Redford's Sundance Resort for ten years. He originally expected a career in the ski industry.
Career
In 1990, he played Alex in the television movie The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid.
In 1991, he played Willie Husband in the film, Late for Dinner.
In 1993, he played a rapist the television film, Kiss of a Killer.
Personal life
On December 31, 1996, Wimmer married Liza Utter. As of June 15, 2000, they had separated. He was later married to Susanne Sutchy, but they divorced in 2013.
Filmography
Actor
2013
Haunt as
Alan Asher
2012
Shades of Treason as
Frank Lindh
2010
Justin Time as
Uncle Heath
2010
6 Guns (Video) as
Will Stevens
2009
The Yankles as
Charlie Jones
2009
Once Upon a Summer
2007
House of Fears as
Mark
2007
Moola as
Robert Lawson
2007
Tears of a King as
Sam Phillips
2006
Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy as
Butch Cassidy
2006
Jack's Law as
Nick
2006
The Garden as
David
2005
The Music Inside as
Jack
2005
Attack of the Sabertooth (TV Movie) as
Brian
2005
Thicker Than Water (TV Movie) as
Sam Nelson
2004
Heart of the Storm (TV Movie) as
Wayne Broadbeck
2004
Going to the Mat (TV Movie) as
Tom Newfield
2003
Reeseville as
Jason Buchanan
2001
Beneath Loch Ness as
Case
2001
The Fugitive (TV Series) as
Tucker Frederickson
- Tucker's Gift (2001) - Tucker Frederickson
2000
Jericho as
Dead Miner
2000
Strange World (TV Series)
- Food (2000)
1999
Children of the Struggle as
John Glass
1999
BitterSweet (Video) as
Jed
1998
Final Justice (TV Movie) as
Mark Sherman
1998
One Hot Summer Night (TV Movie) as
Richard Linsky
1997
Jitters (TV Movie) as
Evan Moore
1996
ER (TV Series) as
Mickey
- Last Call (1996) - Mickey
1995
Flipper (TV Series) as
Dr. Keith Ricks
- Flipper Speaks! (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Sharks (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Past Tense (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Muddy Waters (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- The Girl Who Came to Dinner (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Menace to Seaciety (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Monkey Island (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Surf Gang (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Hurricane (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Missile Crisis (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Fish out of Water (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Pearl Maker (1996) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- That's a Moray! (1995) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- F. Scott (1995) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Submersible (1995) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- With Brothers Like This (1995) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Kidnapped: Part 2 (1995) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Kidnapped: Part 1 (1995) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- True Believer (1995) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- The Green Freak (1995) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Treasure Hunt (1995) - Dr. Keith Ricks
- Pilot (1995) - Dr. Keith Ricks
1995
The Maddening as
David Osborne
1995
Tank Girl as
Richard
1995
Dead Badge as
Dan Sampson
1994
Lipstick Camera as
Flynn Dailey
1994
Floundering as
Hunk
1993
Blue Flame as
Flemming
1993
Tales from the Crypt (TV Series) as
Kevin
- Half-Way Horrible (1993) - Kevin
1993
Brother Cane: Hard Act to Follow (Music Video short) as
Cowboy
1993
Kiss of a Killer (TV Movie) as
Gary
1992
Honor Thy Mother (TV Movie) as
Det. Murphy
1991
Late for Dinner as
Willie Husband
1988
China Beach (TV Series) as
Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Hello Goodbye (1991) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Through and Through (1991) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier (credit only)
- Rewind (1991) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Quest (1991) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- The Always Goodbye (1991) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier (credit only)
- 100 Klicks Out (1991) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier (voice)
- I Could Have Danced All Night- But Didn't (1991) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier (credit only)
- The Call (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier (credit only)
- One Small Step (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- One Giant Leap (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Juice (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier (credit only)
- Fever (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Escape (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- You, Babe (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- She Sells More Than Sea Shells (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- The Big Bang (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Strange Brew (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- The Gift (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier (credit only)
- F.N.G. (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Phoenix (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Skylark (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- The Thanks of a Grateful Nation (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier (credit only)
- Warriors (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- A Rumor of Peace (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Holly's Choice (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Souvenirs (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Nightfall (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Magic (1990) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- How to Stay Alive in Vietnam: Part 2 (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- How to Stay Alive in Vietnam: Part 1 (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier (credit only)
- China Men (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- With a Little Help from My Friends (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Ghosts (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Independence Day (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Who's Happy Now? (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Dear China Beach (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Skin Deep (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- The Unquiet Earth (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- The World: Part 2 (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- The World: Part 1 (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Promised Land (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Afterburner (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Twilight (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Where the Boys Are (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Psywars (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Crossing the Great Water (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Cherry (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Tet '68 (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- All About E.E.V. (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Women in White (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- X-Mas Chn. Bch. VN, '67 (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Limbo (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Lost and Found: Part 2 (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Lost and Found (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Chao Ong (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Brothers (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Waiting for Beckett (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Somewhere Over the Radio (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Hot Spell (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Home (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Pilot (1988) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
1990
The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid (TV Movie) as
Alex Dante
1990
Dangerous Pursuit (TV Movie) as
Frank
1988
Under the Boardwalk as
Cage
1988
What Price Victory (TV Movie) as
Denzil Ray
1987
Billionaire Boys Club (TV Mini Series) as
Cop (uncredited)
1987
Less Than Zero as
Trent
1986
Divorce Court (TV Series) as
Guy Layton
- Layton vs. Layton (1986) - Guy Layton
1985
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge as
Do-Gooder
1984
Footloose as
Bit Part (uncredited)
1965
Days of Our Lives (TV Series) as
Dean (1987)
Director
1996
Flipper (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Monkey Island (1996)
Miscellaneous
1984
Footloose (production assistant - uncredited)
Self
2019
Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story (Documentary) as
Self
2009
Whatever Happened To? (TV Series) as
Self
- Heroes Under Fire (2009) - Self
1989
The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Dramatic Series
1988
Battle of the Network Stars XIX (TV Special) as
Self - ABC Team
Archive Footage
2020
A Night with Alexandra Powers - We Are in No Hurry ... (Video documentary) as
Frank
2019
Happy Birthday Alexandra Kristin Powers 2019 (Documentary short) as
Frank
1989
China Beach (TV Series) as
Cpl. Boonie Lanier
- Vets (1989) - Cpl. Boonie Lanier
References
Brian Wimmer Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA