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Gervase Duan Spradlin (August 31, 1920 – July 24, 2011) was an American actor, attorney, and businessman. Known for his distinctive accent and voice, he often played devious authority figures or high ranking military officers.
Jul 27, 2011 · G. D. Spradlin, whose experience as a corporate lawyer, independent oilman and rancher influenced his nuanced portrayals of authority figures in more than 70 films and television shows,...
G.D. Spradlin (1920-2011) was an American actor and director, known for his roles in Ed Wood, Apocalypse Now and The Godfather Part II. He also ran for mayor of Oklahoma City and served as director of John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign.
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- Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, USA
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- San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Marlon Brando, Albert Carrier, and G.D. Spradlin in The Formula (1980)- Roger Corman, William Bowers, Jack Clinton, Peter Donat, Phil Feldman, G.D. Spradlin, and John Blower in The Godfather Part II (1974)
- G.D. Spradlin and Jerry Ziesmer in Apocalypse Now (1979)
- Harry Morgan, G.D. Spradlin, and Jack Webb in Dragnet 1967 (1967)
G.D. Spradlin was a prolific character actor who appeared in films such as Ed Wood, Apocalypse Now and The Godfather Part II. He also served in World War II, ran for mayor of Oklahoma City and died in 2011.
- August 31, 1920
- July 24, 2011
Jul 26, 2011 · Gervase Duan “G.D.” Spradlin, a character actor best known for playing authority figures in television and films, including “The Godfather: Part II” and “Apocalypse Now,” has died. He ...
Jul 26, 2011 · Spradlin played authority figures in films like \"Apocalypse Now\" and \"The Godfather: Part II\" after a career in oil and politics. He died of natural causes at his ranch in California in 2011.
Jul 26, 2011 · G.D. Spradlin, who played generals, presidents and other authority figures in films and TV, died at 90 in 2011. He was a former oilman and lawyer who started acting in his 40s.
