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Brian Wimmer

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Brian Wimmer
Born (1959-10-01) October 1, 1959 (age 65)
Orem, Utah, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, fly fisherman
Years active1982–2015
Spouse(s)Liza Utter (1996-?) (divorced)
Susanne Sutchy (?-2013) (divorced)

Brian Wimmer (born October 1, 1959) is an American actor. He is perhaps 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).

Early life

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Brian Wimmer 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

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In 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

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On 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

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Film
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 Burroughs
1989 Under the Boardwalk Cage
1991 Late for Dinner Willie Husband
1993 Blue Flame Flemming
1994 Floundering Hunk
1995 Tank Girl Richard
The Maddening David Osborne
Dead Badge Dan Sampson
1999 Children of the Struggle John Glass
2000 Jericho Dead Miner
2001 Beneath Loch Ness Case
2003 Reeseville Jason Buchanan
2006 The Garden David
Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy Butch Cassidy
Vengeance Nick
2007 House of Fears Mark
Moola Robert Lawson
Tears of a King Sam Phillips
2009 The Yankles Charlie Jones
2010 Justin Time Uncle Heath
2012 Shades of Treason Frank Lindh
2013 Haunt Alan Asher
2019 Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story Himself Documentary
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1986 Divorce Court Guy Layton Episode: "Layton vs. Layton"
1987 Days of Our Lives Dean
Billionaire Boys Club Cop Television film
1988–1991 China Beach Cpl. Boonie Lanier Main cast (62 episodes)
1989 What Price Victory Denzil Ray Television film
1990 Dangerous Pursuit Frank Television film
The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid Alex Dante Television film
1992 Honor Thy Mother Det. Murphy Television film
1993 Kiss of a Killer Gary Grafton Television film
Tales from the Crypt Kevin Episode: "Half Way Horrible"
1995–1996 Flipper Dr. Keith Ricks Main cast (22 episodes)
1996 ER Mickey Episode: "Last Call"
1997 Jitters Evan Moore Television film
1998 One Hot Summer Night Richard Linsky Television film
Michael Hayes Officer James Ramsey Episode: "Under Color of Law"
Final Justice Mark Sherman Television film
2000 Strange World Daniel Ashworth Episode: "Food"
2001 The Fugitive Tucker Frederickson Episode: "Tucker’s Gift"
2004 Going to the Mat Tom Newfield Television film
Heart of the Storm Wayne Broadbeck Television film
2005 Thicker than Water Sam Nelson Television film
Attack of the Sabretooth Brian Television film

References

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  1. ^ Walker, Joseph (18 May 1988). "The Brian Wimmer saga continues". Deseret News. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  2. ^ Walker, Joseph (18 May 1988). "THE BRIAN WIMMER SAGA CONTINUES". Deseret News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Brian Wimmer". Moviefone. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Brian Wimmer". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Celebrity Mailbag". The Blade (Toledo). 6 April 1989. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  6. ^ Peterson, Bettelou (5 March 1989). "- Information, please, on Brian Wimmer of "China Beach..." Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Fans Are Eager for a 'Beverly Hills Cop 3'". The Spokesman-Review. 24 September 1991. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  10. ^ Del Vecchio, Deborah (2012). Beverly Garland: Her Life and Career. McFarland. ISBN 9780786490233.
  11. ^ Willis, John (1993). Screen World 1992. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557831354.
  12. ^ Prouty (1 February 1993). "Kiss of a Killer". Variety. ISBN 9780824037970. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  13. ^ "Brian Wimmer Biography (1959-)". Film Reference. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  14. ^ "Celebrity Mailbag". The Blade (Toledo). 15 June 2000. Retrieved 9 August 2016. Wimmer is 40 and single.
  15. ^ Ritrosky, Madelyn, Film Entertainment Magazine, retrieved August 14, 2012
  16. ^ Utah's Right to Know, retrieved December 3, 2016
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