Noble Willingham's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Walker, Texas Ranger C.D. Parker Tucker's Witch Sheriff Trout Ann Jillian Duke Howard Gun Shy Mr. Bender When the Whistle Blows Bulldog

Main Movie Roles 2000 - South of Heaven, West of Hell 1996 - Up Close & Personal 1994 - The Hudsucker Proxy 1994 - Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 1994 - City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold 1993 - Fire in the Sky 1992 - Article 99 1992 - The Distinguished Gentleman 1992 - Of Mice and Men 1991 - The Last Boy Scout 1991 - Career Opportunities 1991 - City Slickers 1989 - Blind Fury 1987 - Good Morning Vietnam 1987 - La Bamba 1987 - Born in East L.A. 1981 - The Howling 1980 - Brubaker 1979 - Butch and Sundance: The Early Days 1977 - Greased Lightning 1974 - Big Bad Mama 1974 - Chinatown 1973 - Paper Moon 1971 - The Last Picture Show

BIOGRAPHY:

Noble Willingham has appeared in more than 30 feature films, including Up Close & Personal (1996), Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Chinatown (1974), Good Morning, Vietnam, City Slickers, City Slickers II, and The Distinguished Gentleman. He was born in the small town of Mineola, Texas, east of Dallas. After graduating from North Texas State College, he earned a master's degree in educational psychology from Baylor University. Willingham was a teacher before following his long-time dream of becoming an actor. He auditioned for a part in the film The Last Picture Show, which was filmed in Texas. He won the role, which led to another, in Paper Moon. On television, Willingham had a recurring role in the series Home Improvement and appeared as a guest star in the series Murder, She Wrote and Northern Exposure, both on CBS, and Quantum Leap. He appeared in the television film Men Don't Tell on CBS. His additional television film credits include Woman with a Past, The Alamo, and Unconquered. Willingham has a daughter, Stori. His birthday is August 31.


TRIVIA:

• Worked as a roustabout and steamfitter in the Texas oil fields before receiving his master's degree in educational psychology at Baylor University and teaching government and economics at a Houston Texas high school.
• Has one daughter, Stori Willingham, and two stepchildren, Meghan McGlohen and John Ross McGlohen. Has one grandson, Noble Willingham III.
• Unsuccessful Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000 for the First Congressional District of Texas against Representative Max Sandlin.
• An only child.
• 1953 graduate of North Texas State University (became University of North Texas - May 1988) Denton, Texas USA
• Buried at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.
• Returned to acting after he lost his bid for a Republican congressional seat. His last film appearance was in _Blind Horizon (2003)_ (qv), starring 'Val Kilmer' (qv) and was released posthumously.
• Before launching his career in television and film, Willingham taught economics at Sam Houston High School in Houston, Tx.