Don Johnson

Born: 1949-12-15

Donnie Wayne Johnson (born December 15, 1949) is an American actor, producer, director, singer, and songwriter. He's most known for his role as Det. James "Sonny" Crockett in the 1980s television series Miami Vice, winning a Golden Globe for his work in the role. In 1984, after more then a decade of acting on television, Johnson landed a starring role as undercover police detective Sonny Crockett in the Michael Mann/Universal Television cop series, Miami Vice (1984-1990). Miami Vice made him "a major international star." According to Rolling Stone, "No one had more swagger in the Reagan era than Don Johnson." Johnson's work on Miami Vice earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama, in 1986, and he was nominated for the same award in 1987. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1985. Between seasons on Miami Vice, he gained further renown through TV miniseries such as the 1985 remake of The Long, Hot Summer. In 1996, he had a supporting role in Tin Cup, along with Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, and Cheech Marin. Johnson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1996. Johnson later starred in the 1996–2001 CBS-TV police drama Nash Bridges with Cheech Marin, Jeff Perry, Jaime P. Gomez, Kelly Hu, Wendy Moniz, Annette O'Toole, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe as his daughter Cassidy, and James Gammon as his father Nick. In October 2010, he began appearing on the HBO series Eastbound & Down, playing Kenny Powers' long-lost father, going by the alias "Eduardo Sanchez." He also reprised his role as Sonny Crockett for a Nike commercial with LeBron James in which the NBA player contemplates acting and appears alongside Johnson on Miami Vice. Johnson had a supporting role in the 2012 Quentin Tarantino film Django Unchained, playing a southern plantation owner named Spencer "Big Daddy" Bennett. In 2014, Johnson starred as the character "Jim Bob" opposite Sam Shepard and Michael C. Hall in Jim Mickle's critically acclaimed crime film, Cold in July. In 2014, he had a supporting role in the film The Other Woman as Cameron Diaz's character's father. In 2015, Johnson began starring in the ABC prime time soap opera Blood & Oil. In 2018, he starred as the character of Arthur, the love interest of Vivian, played by Jane Fonda in Bill Holderman's romantic-comedy Book Club. In 2019, Johnson played the role of Richard Drysdale in Rian Johnson's murder-mystery Knives Out; and starred as Police Chief Judd Crawford in the HBO series Watchmen. In 2021, Johnson co-starred on Kenan, until its cancellation in May 2022. He also appeared in a Nash Bridges television film, with co-star Cheech Marin, on the USA Network in 2021.


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as Spencer "Big Daddy" Bennett
Released: 2012-12-25

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Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

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Released: 1991-08-23

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The Other Woman

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Released: 2014-04-16

After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he's been cheating on. And...

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Released: 2010-09-01

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Vengeance: A Love Story

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The Hot Spot

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as Ray
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Book Club: The Next Chapter

as Arthur
Released: 2023-05-11

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Book Club

as Arthur
Released: 2018-05-18

Four lifelong friends decide that their lives could change by becoming nasty and reading Fifty...

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as Beth's Dad
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A Good Old Fashioned Orgy

as Jerry Keppler
Released: 2011-09-02

A group of 30-year-olds who have been friends since high school attempt to throw an...

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Guilty as Sin

as David Greenhill
Released: 1993-06-04

Before a criminal lawyer knows what has happened, she is forced to defend a wife killer she...

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Cold in July

as Jim Bob
Released: 2014-05-23

While investigating noises in his house one balmy Texas night in 1989, Richard Dane puts a...

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Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2001-01-20

Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy offers audiences a penetrating look inside the world of Ron...

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as David Simms
Released: 1996-08-16

A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win...

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A Boy and His Dog

as Vic
Released: 1975-03-23

Set in the year 2024 in post-apocalyptic America, 18-year old Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood,...

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Live Aid

as Self
Released: 1985-07-13

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the...

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Vault

as Gerry
Released: 2019-07-25

A group of small time criminals in 1975 attempt to pull off the biggest heist in American...

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G.I. Joe: The Movie

as Lt. Falcon (voice)
Released: 1987-08-01

G.I. Joe faces a new enemy as an ancient society of snake people known as Cobra-La try to...

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Goodbye Lover

as Ben Dunmore
Released: 1999-04-16

Police investigate when a man having an affair with his brother's wife disappears suddenly.

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Moondance Alexander

as Dante
Released: 2007-04-22

The curiously named, Moondance Alexander is a spirited teen living with her eccentric mother....

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Alex of Venice

as Roger
Released: 2015-04-17

After her stay-at-home husband leaves her, a workaholic lawyer finds that she is not completely...

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Dead Bang

as Jerry Beck
Released: 1989-03-24

Los Angeles homicide detective Jerry Beck searches for the murderer who killed a police officer...

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A Little White Lie

as T. Wasserman
Released: 2023-03-03

A handyman living in New York City is mistaken for a famous and famously reclusive writer and...

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Born Yesterday

as Paul Verrall
Released: 1993-03-26

A rich millionaire hires a sophisticated journalist to bring his somewhat dim-witted girlfriend...

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Paradise

as Ben Reed
Released: 1991-09-18

A 10-year-old boy spends a summer in the country with a childless couple and a precocious girl.

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In Pursuit of Honor

as Sgt. John Libbey
Released: 1995-03-18

To save a group of horses slated to be destroyed by the US Cavalry, a group of officers rebel...

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Nash Bridges

as Nash Bridges
Released: 2021-11-27

Nash Bridges continues to run San Francisco's SIU in 2020 while confronting a changing city, a...

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NBC 75th Anniversary Special

as Self
Released: 2002-05-05

A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.

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Revenge of the Stepford Wives

as Officer Andy Brady
Released: 1980-10-12

A TV reporter arrives in the quiet town of Stepford to launch an investigation into why the town...

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Torno a vivere da solo

as Nico
Released: 2008-12-05

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Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper

as Det. James “Sonny” Crockett
Released: 1984-09-16

Miami detective Sonny Crockett reluctantly teams with New York City cop Rico Tubbs when both of...

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Return to Macon County

as Harley McKay
Released: 1975-07-23

In 1958, two teenagers take their pride and joy, a hopped-up Chevy, and start a cross-country...

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The Harrad Experiment

as Stanley Cole
Released: 1973-05-11

At fictional Harrad College students learn about sexuality and experiment with each other. Based...

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WWE: DX: One Last Stand

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2011-04-05

They are perhaps the most influential duo in sports entertainment with crazy antics outside the...

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Sweet Hearts Dance

as Wiley Boon
Released: 1988-09-23

Wiley and Sandra have been happily married for years and are now in the process of breaking up....

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The Rebels

as Judson Fletcher
Released: 1979-05-14

This sequel to "The Bastard" continues the saga of Philip Kent, the illegitimate son of an...

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Word of Honor

as Benjamin Tyson
Released: 2003-12-06

Prompted by a just-published book that holds ex-lieutenant Ben Tyson accountable for a hushed-up...

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Zachariah

as Matthew
Released: 1971-01-24

Two gunfighters separate and experience surreal visions on their journey through the west.

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Bastardi

as Sante Patene
Released: 2008-03-01

The families Iuvara and Patene are bound by a common inherited hatred, which is further deepened...

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Pennis from Heaven

as Self
Released: 2005-03-28

Wherever he goes, Dennis Pennis (Paul Kaye) leaves a trail of embarrassment in his wake. From...

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Heartbeat

as Documentary Filmmaker
Released: 1987-05-10

A surrealistic journey into the experiences and reflections of a documentary filmmaker as he...

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The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart

as Stanley Sweetheart
Released: 1970-05-26

A 23-year-old Columbia University dropout seeks his identity during the sexual revolution.

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Law of the Land

as Quirt
Released: 1976-04-29

A frontier sheriff and his young deputies search for a serial killer who is murdering prostitutes.

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Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold

as Gunther
Released: 1978-10-23

A naive Texas beauty queen, seeking Hollywood stardom, quickly learns the realities of the...

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The City

as Sgt. Brian Scott
Released: 1977-01-12

Matt and Scott are two detectives trying to catch a crazy guy who has a beef with a country...

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Cover Girls

as Johnny Wilson
Released: 1977-05-18

Two beautiful fashion models work undercover as secret agents.

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Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.

as Jacob Gorch
Released: 1981-10-09

In a small Southern town, the local sheriff tries to keep everything peaceful and under control.

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First, You Cry

as Daniel Easton
Released: 1978-11-08

The story of television news correspondent Betty Rollin and her battle with breast cancer, and...

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Ski Lift to Death

as Mike Sloan
Released: 1978-03-03

A sports promoter tries to matchmake for a pair of ski champions and, as a result, they end up...

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Blood of 1000 Virgins

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2013-05-14

The question of "who hunts virgins" and more will be stripped down and explored in the sexiest...

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Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill

as Cowboy
Released: 1979-01-08

A variety of people are drawn together through their participation in an amateur talent contest...

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Elvis and the Beauty Queen

as Elvis Presley
Released: 1981-03-01

Don Johnson stars as Elvis Presley in this made-for-TV true story about The King's love affair...

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Larry presents: Best of The 80s

as Self
Released: 2004-01-16

01 Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham 02 Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cindy Lauper 03 Wishing...

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Long Flat Balls II

as Admiral Burnett
Released: 2008-03-14

Six beer-bellied guys from the Ed Garage find their plans for the week totally changed by a...

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Lollipops and Roses

as Frank
Released: 1971-06-05

Obscure Philippine romance featuring appearances by Davy Jones and Don Johnson.

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Mike Tyson vs Larry Holmes

as Self
Released: 1988-01-22

On January 22, 1988, Holmes was lured out of retirement to challenge reigning Undisputed World...

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The Two-Five

as Charlie Morgan
Released: 1978-04-14

A police show pilot movie dealing with two eager-beaver cops who try to set up a major narcotics...

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The Two Lives of Carol Letner

as Bob Howard
Released: 1981-10-14

A former call-girl who has left the profession behind to pursue a college career is recruited by...

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Prachtig 80: Volume 2

as Self
Released: 2003-12-01

20 Videoclips from the 80's.

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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The Graham Norton Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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Conan

as Self
First aired: 2010-11-08

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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WWE Raw

as Self
First aired: 1993-01-11

A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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Miami Vice

as Sonny Crockett
First aired: 1984-09-16

The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking...

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Champs-Elysées

as Self
First aired: 1982-01-16

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Tales of the Unexpected

as Reeve Baker
First aired: 1979-03-24

A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and...

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Judging Amy

as Defense Attorney
First aired: 1999-09-19

Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through...

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Richard & Judy

as Self
First aired: 2001-11-26

Richard & Judy was a British chat show presented by the married couple Richard Madeley and...

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A Series of Unfortunate Events

as Sir
First aired: 2017-01-13

The orphaned Baudelaire children face trials, tribulations and the evil Count Olaf, all in their...

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-08

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...

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From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series

as Earl McGraw
First aired: 2014-03-11

The horror and crime thriller genres collide in this new original series from Robert Rodriguez,...

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Nash Bridges

as Nash Bridges
First aired: 1996-03-29

Fun-loving San Francisco Police Department investigator Nash Bridges is part of the elite...

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Watchmen

as Judd Crawford
First aired: 2019-10-20

Set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, “Watchmen” embraces the...

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Matt Houston

as Terry Spence
First aired: 1982-09-26

Matt Houston is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1982 to 1985. Created by...

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Eight Is Enough

as Doug
First aired: 1977-03-15

Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15,...

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Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

as Self
First aired: 2001-11-02

Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from...

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The Streets of San Francisco

as Off. Larry Wilson
First aired: 1972-09-23

Two police officers, the older Lt. Stone and the young upstart Inspector Keller, investigate...

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Eastbound & Down

as Eduardo Sanchez
First aired: 2009-02-15

Years after he turned his back on his hometown, a burned-out major league ballplayer returns to...

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Classic Albums

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 1997-04-14

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...

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TripTank

as Johnny Bahama (voice)
First aired: 2014-04-02

TripTank is Comedy Central’s newest animated experience, executive produced by ShadowMachine’s...

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Police Story

as Lee Morgan
First aired: 1973-03-20

Police Story is an anthology television crime drama. The show was the brainchild of author and...

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Home Movie: The Princess Bride

as Prince Humperdinck
First aired: 2020-06-29

Serialized remake of 'The Princess Bride' told in short chapters featuring celebrities at home...

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Glenn Martin, DDS

as Grandpa Whitey (voice)
First aired: 2009-08-17

Glenn Martin, DDS is an American-Canadian stop-motion-animated television series that premiered...

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Sick Note

as Kenny West
First aired: 2017-11-07

When Daniel Glass is misdiagnosed with a fatal disease he begins to notice how everyone around...

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What Really Happened To the Class Of '65?

as Edgar
First aired: 1977-12-08

Sam Ashley, a graduate of 1965 class of Bret Harte High School, who was now a teacher at the...

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Blood & Oil

as Hap Briggs
First aired: 2015-09-27

Billy and Cody LeFever dream of a new life and move to "The Bakken" in North Dakota, booming...

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Kenan

as Rick
First aired: 2021-02-16

The recently widowed host of Atlanta's No. 2 morning show struggles to balance his job and his...

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The Long Hot Summer

as Ben Quick
First aired: 1985-10-06

When drifter Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town, Will Varner, a family patriarch,...

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MADtv

as Self
First aired: 1995-10-14

MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The...

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Beulah Land

as Bonard Davis
First aired: 1980-10-07

A young Southern belle becomes the mistress of a magnificent plantation.

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Sarge

as Deloy Coopersmith
First aired: 1971-09-21

Sarge is an American crime drama series starring George Kennedy. The series aired on for one...

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Big Hawaii

as Gandy
First aired: 1977-09-21

Big Hawaii is an American drama television series that aired from September 21 until November...

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Nashville 99

as Mike Watling
First aired: 1977-04-01

Featuring Claude Atkins as Metro Nashville police lieutenant and Jerry Reed as his sidekick,...

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Just Legal

as Grant Cooper
First aired: 2005-09-19

Just Legal is a television courtroom drama that stars Don Johnson and Jay Baruchel as two...

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