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Bill Quinn

Bill Quinn

Character actor Bill Quinn specialized in playing wise or fatherly roles on stage, screen, and television. A native of New York City, Quinn was five when he became a professional vaudevillian. After many years on stage, he joined Orson Welles' Mercury Playhouse radio troupe. Quinn made his film debut with a small supporting role in the circus drama The Flying Fontaines (1959). His film career continued steadily through the mid-'70s, then slowed down to about a film every two or three years. He made his final big-screen appearance playing the father of Dr. McCoy in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. He appeared numerous times on television. Between 1958 and 1963, he played bartender Sweeney on The Rifleman and in All in the Family and its spin-off, Archie Bunker's Place, Quinn played barfly Mr. Van Ranesleer. His other TV credits include guest star appearances in series, miniseries, and made-for-TV movies. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide


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Bill Quinn Trivia

When was Bill Quinn born?
Bill Quinn date of birth: May 6, 1916

Who did Bill Quinn play in Dead and Buried?
Bill Quinn was Ernie in Dead and Buried

What role did Bill Quinn play in Bustin' Loose?
Bill Quinn played Judge Antonio Runzuli in Bustin' Loose

Who did Bill Quinn play in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier?
Bill Quinn was McCoy's Father in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

Who did Bill Quinn portray in Twilight Zone: The Movie?
Bill Quinn was Mr. Conroy in Twilight Zone: The Movie

Who did Bill Quinn play in Archie Bunker's Place: Season 01?
Bill Quinn was Mr. Van Ransleer in Archie Bunker's Place: Season 01

Who did Bill Quinn portray in How to Frame a Figg?
Bill Quinn was Carmoni in How to Frame a Figg

Who did Bill Quinn play in From the Terrace?
Bill Quinn was Von Elm in From the Terrace

Who did Bill Quinn portray in Death Scream?
Bill Quinn was Man with Cigar in Death Scream

What role did Bill Quinn portray in The Birds?
Bill Quinn played Farm Hand in The Birds

Who did Bill Quinn play in Advise and Consent?
Bill Quinn was Sen. Hendershot in Advise and Consent



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