Billy Dennis Weaver (June 4, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American actor, best known for his work in television, including his role as Matt Dillon's trusty deputy Chester Goode on the long-running western series Gunsmoke, as Marshal Sam McCloud on the NBC police drama McCloud, and in the 1971 TV movie Duel, the first film of director Steven Spielberg.
Weaver was born in Joplin, Missouri, son of Walter Weaver and his wife Lena Prather. His father was of Irish, Scottish, English, Cherokee and Osage ancestry. Weaver wanted to be an actor from childhood. For a short time during his teenage years he lived in Manteca, California. He studied at Joplin Junior College, now Missouri Southern State University and then transferred to the University of Oklahoma at Norman, where he studied drama and was a track star, setting records in several events. During World War II he served as a pilot in the United States Navy. At the war's end, married Gerry Stowell, by whom he had three children - Richard, Robert and Rustin Weaver. He tried out for the U.S. Olympic team in the decathlon. He finished sixth and only the top three were chosen for the team. Weaver later said, "I did so poorly [in the Olympic Trials], I decided [to]... stay in New York and try acting."
The Dean Martin Roasts - Dennis Weaver (Man of the Hour)
Dennis Weaver - Archive Interview Part 1 of 5
Dennis Weaver - Archive Interview Part 2 of 5
Dennis Weaver - Archive Interview Part 3 of 5
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Gunsmoke Star Dennis Weaver Interview
Dennis Weaver The Ultimate Answer
Duel de Steven Spielberg avec Dennis Weaver (Bande-annonce)
What's My Line? - Hedda Hopper; Dennis Weaver [panel] (Apr 22, 1962)
Earthship. Build a house out of tires and dirt!
Dean Martin Celebrity Roast ~ Dennis Weaver
Dennis Weaver - 20th Century Man (Our Man Is Coming). (Original 45)
Hubbardville Store / Dennis Weaver / RARE ...Quadrophonic 45, 1975
Dennis Weaver on Duel
The Dean Martin Roasts - Dennis Weaver (Man of the Hour)
Dennis Weaver - Archive Interview Part 1 of 5
Dennis Weaver - Archive Interview Part 2 of 5
Dennis Weaver - Archive Interview Part 3 of 5
Dennis Weaver - Archive Interview Part 4 of 5 corr
Gunsmoke Star Dennis Weaver Interview
Dennis Weaver The Ultimate Answer
Duel de Steven Spielberg avec Dennis Weaver (Bande-annonce)
What's My Line? - Hedda Hopper; Dennis Weaver [panel] (Apr 22, 1962)
Earthship. Build a house out of tires and dirt!
Dean Martin Celebrity Roast ~ Dennis Weaver
Dennis Weaver - 20th Century Man (Our Man Is Coming). (Original 45)
Hubbardville Store / Dennis Weaver / RARE ...Quadrophonic 45, 1975
Dennis Weaver on Duel
Terror on the Beach - Full Movie Action Thriller Starring Dennis Weaver Estelle Parsons
Environmentalist Dennis Weaver's "Sunridge" Earthship Eco-Ranch in Ridgway Colorado
Ceephax Acid Crew - Dennis Weaver Acid
Dennis Weaver - No Name. (Original 45)
Terror on the Beach (1973) Dennis Weaver made-for-tv movie horror Pismo Beach
Foster Brooks Roast Dennis Weaver
Amber Waves (TV 1980) Dennis Weaver, Kurt Russell, Mare Winningham
Best Dennis Weaver Movies
Earthship Mansion
What's My Line? - Hedda Hopper; Dennis Weaver [panel] (Apr 22, 1962)
Dean Martin Celebrity Roast ~ Dennis Weaver
Dean Martin Celebrity Roast ~ Dennis Weaver
Pinoy Movie "Mission Batangas (1968)" Dennis Weaver, Vera Miles & Keith Larsen
Intimate Strangers (1977)
Female Artillery (1973) Full Comedy Movie | Dennis Weaver Full Movie
Dean Martin Celebrity Roast ~ Dennis Weaver [FULL EPİSODE]
Palestra do Dennis Weaver - Astronomia em Arda Parte 2
Minister Dennis Weaver - "850"
"Don't Go To Sleep" starring Valerie Harper & Ruth Gordon
Centennial (Episode 6): The Longhorns
Gunsmoke Season 9 Episode 18 | Gunsmoke Tv Series | Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke Season 13 Episode 7 | Gunsmoke Tv Series | Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke Season 17 Episode 24 | Gunsmoke Tv Series | Gunsmoke
Dennis Weaver - Archive Interview Part 5 of 5
Dennis Weaver on Reincarnation & Spirituality
DSU Interview with Dennis Weaver of Pacific Nissan
Dean Martin & Dennis Weaver
Bob Dennis: The Weaver from Ghana, Accra
CityTV Dennis Weaver in Cocaine 1983
2014 FNT BlueCross Bowl Interview - Rob Black
Now Everybody’s Dancing Down At The Market Square
‘Cause One Time A Year The Town Is Having A Big Fair
And The Laughter Of The People Around
Mingle With The Sound Of A Carousel
Oh While The Band Keeps Playing The Music All Fills The
Oho Everyone In Town Is Having Fun Around
Trying To Forget The Troubles Of Everyday Life
No One Is Gonna Say; “You’re Not Allowed To Play”
The Role Everybody Wants To Play Once In A While
Oho Everybody Knows He’s An Actor On A Show
Play Whatever Part You Like
Have A Little Bit Of Fun And Don’t Get Away Too Soon
‘Cause You Never Know The Magic Of An Old Time Tune
Takes You Back To Old Memories
Makes You Feel Do It All Over Again
So Come On And Get Together Down At The Square
Oho Everyone In Town Is Having Fun Around
Trying To Forget The Troubles Of Everyday Life
No One Is Gonna Say; “You’re Not Allowed To Play”
The Role Everybody Wants To Play Once In A While
‘Cause Everybody Knows He’s A Part Of A Show
You Can Choose To Play Whatever Part You Like
There’s A Time For A Break Now
There’s A Time For A Change Now
Let It Go, Dance Away Through The Night
Let It Go, Dance Away Through The Night
Let It Go, Dance Away Through The Night
Hey Mac, pour me a jack, it's been a long, long day.
Lady Luck dealt me some bucks.
I'm gonna drink the night away.
Say bye bye, no more nine to five, I did my time.
So turn me loose, I got the juice.
I'm gonna draw me a line.
Draw me a line.
After all I've been through, I'm gonna want you.
After all I've been through, I know that you want it, too.
Dance, dance all night, dance with me.
Dance, dance all night, dance, dance with me.
Hey baby, don't say maybe, just have a shot on me.
You midnight eyes, tell me no lies, you know.
I know how to read you.
I want a wild night till the morning light.
So take me away.
Say no more. Just shut that door. Ooh, I just can't wait.
I just can't wait.
After all I've been through, I'm gonna want you.
After all I've been through, I know that you want it, too.
Dance, dance all night, dance with me.
Dance, dance all night, dance, dance with me.
Dance, dance all night, dance with me.
Dance, dance all night, dance, dance with me.
Ain't no reason to leave alone tonight.
Keep on dancing and hold on tight.
After all we been through.
I know what you want to do.
Dance, dance all night, dance with me.
Dance, dance all night, dance, dance with me.
Dance, dance all night, dance with me.
Dance, dance all night, dance, dance with me.
Baby, don't you leave me, leave me dancing alone.
Baby, don't you turn me away.
We're gonna keep on dancing till the morning light.
We're gonna keep on dancing.
Can you hear what I say? I say...
Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance