'The Rockford Files': Cast Then and Now
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James Garner
James Garner, born on April 7, 1928, was a skilled American actor well-known for portraying "Jim Rockford" in the TV series 'The Rockford Files.' Across more than five decades, he took on roles in television shows like 'Maverick' and memorable movies like 'The Great Escape' and 'Murphy's Romance,' which earned him an Oscar nomination.
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James Garner
His impact continued with later films such as 'Space Cowboys' (2000) and 'The Notebook' (2004). He sadly passed away in 2014.
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Tom Atkins
Tom Atkins, the actor who portrayed "Alex Diel" in 'The Rockford Files', was born on November 13, 1935. He's recognized for his roles in horror and thriller movies. He's collaborated with famous writers and directors like Shane Black, William Peter Blatty, John Carpenter, and more.
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Tom Atkins
He's often seen as a police officer or authoritative character and has appeared in well-known films like 'The Fog' (1980), 'Escape from New York' (1981), and
'Lethal Weapon' (1987). He's been part of various other films throughout his career, showing his versatile acting skills.
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Noah Beery Jr.
Noah Lindsey Beery, born on August 10, 1913, and known as Noah Beery Jr. or simply Noah Beery in the professional world, was an American actor. He specialized in playing warm and friendly character roles, much like his uncle, Wallace Beery.
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Noah Beery Jr.
. Unlike his more famous uncle, Noah Beery Jr. often took on supporting roles and rarely played leading parts. His father, Noah Nicholas Beery, also known as Noah Beery Sr., had a successful film career as a major supporting actor. One of his most recognized roles was playing "Rocky," the father of James Garner's character, in the NBC TV series 'The Rockford Files' (1974–80). Sadly, Noah Beery Jr. passed away on November 1, 1994.
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Stuart Margolin
Stuart Margolin, born on January 31, 1940, was a versatile American actor and director in both films and television shows.
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Stuart Margolin
He earned two Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Evelyn "Angel Martin" in the 1970s TV series 'The Rockford Files.' Sadly, he passed away on December 12, 2022, at the age of 82.
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Joe Santos with James Garner and Stuart Margolin
Joe Santos, originally known as Joseph John Minieri Jr., was born on June 9, 1931. He was a fabulous actor in both movies and TV shows. You might recognize him best as "Sgt. Dennis Becker", a close friend of James Garner's character, in the NBC crime drama 'The Rockford Files.'
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Joe Santos
Santos also made appearances in films such as 'Godfather Knows Best,' 'The Ratings Game,' and 'A Matter of Wife... and Death' (in 1975), along with 'Power' (in 1980) and 'The Hustler of Muscle Beach' (also in 1980). Sadly, Santos passed away on March 18, 2016.