Denver Pyle

American actor (1920-1997)

Denver Dell Pyle (May 11, 1920 – December 25, 1997)[1] was an American actor, businessman and director.

Denver Pyle
Pyle in 1962
Born
Denver Dell Pyle

(1920-05-11)May 11, 1920
DiedDecember 25, 1997(1997-12-25) (aged 77)
Cause of deathLung cancer
Resting placeForreston Cemetery in Forreston, Texas
Years active1947–1997
Spouse(s)Marilee Carpenter (1955–1970) (divorced) 2 sons
Tippie Johnston (1983–1997) (his death)

He was well known for his roles as Briscoe Darling Jr. in The Andy Griffith Show, as Jesse Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard during 1979–1985, as Mad Jack in the NBC television series The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.

References

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  1. "Social Security Death Index". New England Historic Genealogical Society. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2010.