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Lewis Arquette Biography (1935-2001)

Born December 14, 1935, in Chicago, IL; son of Cliff Arquette and Mildred (maiden name, Le May) Nesbitt; married Mardiningsih Nowack, February 1, 1963; children: Rosanna (an actress), Richmond (an actor), Patricia (an actress), Alexis (an actor), David (an actor). Avocational interests: Sailing, camping, graphic art. Career: Actor, writer, producer, and musician. Columbia University, director of radio, 1959; Skymont, Ft. Royal, CA, chair, 1969-74; Sills and Co., Westwood, CA, actor and writer, 1984-87; Spokesong Pasadena Playhouse, director, Pasadena, CA, 1986. Member: Screen Actors Guild, AFTRA, Writers Guild of America, American Federation of Musicians, ASCAP, Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety and Comedy. Awards,Honors: Dramalogue Award, best ensemble, 1985, 1987.

Nationality

American

Gender

Male

Occupation

Actor, writer, producer, musician

Birth Details

December 14, 1935

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Death Details

February 10, 2001

Los Angeles, California

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Film Appearances
• Johnny Got His Gun,1969
• Hatcher, The China Syndrome, Columbia, 1979
• Warden, Loose Shoes(also known as Coming Attractions and Quackers), Atlantic, 1980
• Prison chaplain, Off the Wall, Jensen Farley, 1983
• Mr. Fry, Nobody's Fool, Island, 1986
• TV station guard, Just Between Friends, Orion, 1986
• Man at the pool, The Check is in the Mail..., Ascot, 1986
• Herm, The Great Outdoors, Universal, 1988
• Mr. Stokes, Big Business, Buena Vista, 1988
• Wyler, Tango and Cash, Warner Bros., 1989
• Lt. Miller, The Horror Show(also known as Horror House andHouse III), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1989
• Dad, Universal, 1989
• Voice (USA version), Kiki's Home Delivery Service, Buena VistaHome Video, 1989
• Sheriff Bugiere, Chopper Chicks in Zombietown,1989
• Ethan, Syngenor, South Gate,1990
• Mr. Cheese, Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever,1990
• Mr. Malloy, Book of Love, New Line, 1990
• Texas Joe, The Linguini Incident, Academy, 1991
• Tarlow, Double Trouble,1992
• Minister, Sleep with Me, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1994
• Cemetery Official, Stuart Saves His Family, Paramount, 1995
• Old Man Wooley (Clifford Wooley), Waiting for Guffman, Sony Pictures Classics, 1996
• Detective Furbal, Kiss & Tell,1996
• Charlie, Mojave Moon,1996
• Mayor Cosgrove, Kid Cop,1996
• Cardinal, Meet Wally Sparks,1997
• Bruce Hudler, Life During Wartime(also known as The Alarmist), Lions Gates Films, 1997
• Chief Louis Hartley, Scream 2, Dimension, 1997
• Water pistol man, Twilight, Paramount, 1998
• Merchant, Almost Heroes, Warner Bros., 1998
• Kid Cop, Brainstorm Media, 1998
• Television Appearances
• Series
• J.D. Pickett, The Waltons, CBS, 1976-81
• Challenge of the GoBots,1984
• Rocky Road,1987
• Voice, Rick Moranis in Gravedale High, NBC, 1990
• Voice of Horten, Hypernauts,1996
• Movies
• Ruby and Oswald(also known as Four Days in Dallas), CBS, 1978
• Judge, Rescue from Gilligan's Island, NBC, 1978
• Publicity man, The Jayne Mansfield Story(also known as Jayne Mansfield: A Symbol of the '50s), CBS, 1980
• First foreman, Badge of the Assassin, CBS, 1985
• Pawnbroker, Dance 'Til Dawn,1988
• Mark Grossman, My First Love, ABC, 1988
• Sam/Santa, A Very Brady Christmas, CBS, 1988
• Walter Vinton, A Child Lost Forever, NBC, 1992
• Mr. Ingersol, Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman, HBO, 1993
• Artie, Tainted Blood, USA, 1993
• The chief, The Wild Side(also known as Wildside), HBO, 1996
• Otis Amber, The Westing Game, Showtime, 1997
• Miniseries
• Lyle's jury: juror number three, Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills, CBS, 1994
• Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer, ABC, 1997
• Specials
• The New Lorenzo Music Show, ABC, 1976
• Sal, Dribble, NBC, 1980
• It Only Hurts When I Laugh, NBC, 1983
• Prime Times, NBC, 1985
• Dr. Kolovson, Just a Regular Kid: An AIDS Story, ABC, 1987
• George, Ponce De Leon and the Search for the Fountain of Youth, Showtime, 1987
• Mr. Schulter, Sons of Gunz, CBS, 1987
• Mysterious stranger, Lower Berth, HBO, 1990
• Voice, The Wild West, syndicated, 1993
• Voice, Daisy-Head Mayzie, TNT, 1995
• Episodic
• The Waltons, CBS, 1972
• The Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Show, CBS, 1977
• "The Sixteen Byte Data Chip and the Brown-eyed Fox," Tenspeed and Brown Shoe,1980
• Lyle P. Oliver, president of Angel Glow Cosmetics, Harper Valley PTA, CBS, 1980
• "Red Holt Steele," Remington Steele,1983
• Ghost, "October the 32nd," The Fall Guy,1985
• Voice of Superfly Snuka, Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N' Wrestling, CBS, 1985
• First customer, Perfect Stranger, ABC, 1986
• Grand Viper, "Fangs A Lot, Mama," Mama's Family,1987
• Ed, "Where's the Boss," Married ... With Children, Fox, 1987
• Camp Candy, NBC, 1989
• Father Muldooney, Quantum Leap, NBC, 1989
• Commissioner, "The Narc," Matlock,1990
• Beverly Hills, 90210, Fox, 1991
• L.A. Law, NBC, 1991
• Voice, Yo! Yogi!, NBC, 1991
• Kearny, SeaQuest DSV, NBC, 1994
• Uncle Lester, "Back at the Ranch," Saved by the Bell: The New Class,1994
• Leapin' Larry, "The Secret Code," Seinfeld, NBC, 1995
• General Smits, "Point of No Return," Babylon 5,1996
• Sleepwalkers, NBC, 1997
• Also appeared as voice, The Jetsons(animated); voice, Captain Planet and the Planeteers(animated).
• Television Work
• Executive producer, The Lorenzo and Henrietta Music Show, syndicated, 1976
• Stage Appearances
• The Automobile Graveyard, New York City, 1961
• Generation, New York City, 1965
• Alternate, Paul Sills Story Theatre, New York City, Ambassador Theatre, New York City, 1971
• Ovid's Metamorphoses, Ambassador Theatre, New York City, 1971
• RECORDINGS
• Albums
• Jr. Scholastic(children's record), 1975
• Also recorded H.H. Camp and the Skymonters.
• Video Games
• Voice, Adventures with Barbie: Ocean Discovery,1997
• WRITINGS
• Television Specials
• Prime Times, NBC, 1985
• Television Series
• Executive producer, The Lorenzo and Henrietta Music Show, syndicated, 1976