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).
Brian Wimmer | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1959 Orem, Utah, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982–2015 |
| Spouse(s) | Liza Utter (1996-?) (divorced) Susanne Sutchy (?-2013) (divorced) |
Early life
editWimmer was born on October 1, 1959, in Orem, Utah, to Larry, an economics professor at Brigham Young University, and Louise Wimmer.[1][2][3][4] He was raised in Provo, Utah.[5][6] During high school, Wimmer began working as a ranch hand at Robert Redford's Sundance Resort, where he was ultimately employed for ten years.[7][8] He originally expected a career in the ski industry.[9]
Career
editIn 1990, he played Alex in the television movie The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid.[10]
In 1991, he played Willie Husband in the film, Late for Dinner.[11]
In 1993, he played a rapist in the television film, Kiss of a Killer.[12]
Wimmer has been the owner and operator of Fly Fishing Provo River, guiding and running fly fishing operations since 2004. In 2016 Brian helped to create the Sundance Fly Fishing program and Fly Shop at Sundance Mountain Resort, where he continues to operate. He has been fly fishing all over the world as a VIP guest angler and host to Fly Fishing America and Fly Fishing The World on ESPN.
Personal life
editOn December 31, 1996, Wimmer married Liza Utter.[13] As of June 15, 2000, they had separated.[14] He was later married to Susanne Sutchy,[15] but they divorced in 2013.[16]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Footloose | Dancer | uncredited |
| 1985 | A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge | Do-Gooder | |
| 1987 | Less than Zero | Trent | |
| 1989 | Under the Boardwalk | Cage | |
| 1991 | Late for Dinner | Willie Husband | |
| 1993 | Blue Flame | Flemming | |
| 1994 | Floundering | Hunk | |
| 1995 | Tank Girl | Richard | |
| 1995 | The Maddening | David Osborne | |
| 1995 | Dead Badge | Dan Sampson | |
| 1997 | Jitters | Evan Moore | TV Movie |
| 1998 | One Hot Summer Night | Richard Linsky | TV Movie |
| 1999 | Children of the Struggle | John Glass | |
| 2000 | Jericho | Dead Miner | |
| 2001 | Beneath Loch Ness | Case | |
| 2003 | Reeseville | Jason Buchanan | |
| 2004 | Going to the Mat | Tom Newfield | TV Movie |
| 2005 | Thicker than Water | Sam Nelson | TV Movie |
| 2006 | The Garden | David | |
| 2006 | Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy | Butch Cassidy | |
| 2006 | Vengeance | Nick | |
| 2007 | House of Fears | Mark | |
| 2007 | Moola | Robert Lawson | |
| 2007 | Tears of a King | Sam Phillips | |
| 2009 | The Yankles | Charlie Jones | |
| 2010 | Justin Time | Uncle Heath | |
| 2012 | Shades of Treason | Frank Lindh | Indie Film |
| 2013 | Haunt | Alan Asher |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Divorce Court | Guy Layton | Episode: Layton vs. Layton |
| 1987 | Days of Our Lives | Dean | |
| 1988-91 | China Beach | Cpl. Boonie Lanier | 61 episodes |
| 1993 | Tales from the Crypt | Kevin | Episode: Half Way Horrible |
| 1995-2000 | Flipper | Dr. Keith Ricks | 22 episodes |
| 1996 | ER | Mickey | Episode: Last Call |
| 2000 | Strange World | Episode: Food | |
| 2001 | The Fugitive | Tucker Frederickson | Episode: Tucker’s Gift |
| 2009 | Whatever Happened To? | Himself | Episode: Heroes Under Fire |
| 2019 | Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story | Himself: Archived Footage | Documentary |
References
edit- ^ Walker, Joseph (18 May 1988). "The Brian Wimmer saga continues". Deseret News. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ Walker, Joseph (18 May 1988). "THE BRIAN WIMMER SAGA CONTINUES". Deseret News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ "Brian Wimmer". Moviefone. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Brian Wimmer". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "Celebrity Mailbag". The Blade (Toledo). 6 April 1989. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ Peterson, Bettelou (5 March 1989). "- Information, please, on Brian Wimmer of "China Beach..." Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ Hicks, Chris (19 September 1991). "BRIAN WIMMER: 31-YEAR-OLD 'CHINA BEACH' VETERAN WINS STARRING ROLE IN THE LIGHT CHARACTER DRAMA 'LATE FOR DINNER.'". Deseret News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ Pierce, Scott D. (19 September 1991). "2 actors with ties to Utah hit it big on the small and large screens". Deseret News. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ "Fans Are Eager for a 'Beverly Hills Cop 3'". The Spokesman-Review. 24 September 1991. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ Del Vecchio, Deborah (2012). Beverly Garland: Her Life and Career. McFarland. ISBN 9780786490233.
- ^ Willis, John (1993). Screen World 1992. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557831354.
- ^ Prouty (1 February 1993). "Kiss of a Killer". Variety. ISBN 9780824037970. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Brian Wimmer Biography (1959-)". Film Reference. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Celebrity Mailbag". The Blade (Toledo). 15 June 2000. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
Wimmer is 40 and single.
- ^ Ritrosky, Madelyn, Film Entertainment Magazine, retrieved August 14, 2012
- ^ Utah's Right to Know, retrieved December 3, 2016
External links
edit- Brian Wimmer at IMDb