Les Lannom
| Les Lannom | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 4, 1946 |
| Occupation | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 1972-present |
Les Lannom (born November 4, 1946) is an American actor and musician. Lannom is best known for playing Lester Hodges on the television series Harry O from 1974 to 1976, and his role as Sergeant Casper in Southern Comfort.[1]
Biography
Career
He appeared as a guest on the television series Judging Amy, The X Files, ER, NYPD Blue, The Larry Sanders Show, Columbo, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, CHiPs, Benson, Knots Landing, The Waltons (as Sweet Billy), The Streets of San Francisco, Cannon, and The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries. He played Larry Penzoss in the 1985 television miniseries Space and played Bufe Coker in the 1978 television miniseries Centennial. Both miniseries were based on James A. Michener novels. He also appeared in the movie Silkwood (1983).
From 2002-2006, Lannom appeared onstage as Det. Brent Randall in Dark Legends in Blood. In 2007, he lent his considerable talent to the students of the Speech & Acting Team at his hometown high school Johnston City, Illinois, acting as a volunteer assistant coach. In April 2008, he returned to the high school stage as "Vince Fontaine" in Grease.
An accomplished musician, Lannom plays bagpipes, guitar, trumpet, harmonica, and is a singer. He is currently semi-retired and residing in his hometown of Johnston City, Illinois, where he performs as a solo piper and in a Celtic duo.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Prime Cut | O'Brien | |
| 1975 | Framed | Gary | |
| 1975 | Stingray | Elmo | Alternative title: Abigail Wanted |
| 1981 | Southern Comfort | Sgt. Casper | *it is Lannom's 'Casper' on the film's British DVD box cover; see IMDb |
| 1983 | Silkwood | Jimmy | |
| 1987 | Like Father Like Son | Coach Ellis | |
| 1988 | Shoot to Kill | Sheriff Dave Arnett | Alternative title: Deadly Pursuit |
| 1997 | Pest, TheThe Pest | Bagpipe player |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–74 | Cannon | 2 episodes | |
| 1973 | Kung Fu | 1 episode | |
| 1973 | Rookies, TheThe Rookies | Gifford | 1 episode |
| 1973–76 | Harry O | Lester Hodges | 6 episodes |
| 1974 | Chase | Ron Whitsett | 1 episode |
| 1974 | Hitchhike! | Tim Moore | Television film |
| 1975 | Streets of San Francisco, TheThe Streets of San Francisco | Off. Kevin Bryce | 1 episode |
| 1975 | Someone I Touched | Frank | Television film |
| 1975 | Death Scream | Mr. Daniels | Television film |
| 1976 | Jeremiah of Jacob's Neck | Max | Television film |
| 1976 | Most Wanted | 1 episode | |
| 1977 | Baa Baa Black Sheep | 1 episode | |
| 1977 | Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, TheThe Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries | George Tompkins | 1 episode |
| 1978 | Lacy and the Mississippi Queen | Webber | Television film |
| 1978 | Zuma Beach | Stan | Television film |
| 1978 | Centennial | Bufe Coker | Miniseries |
| 1978 | Pearl | Chief Looper | Miniseries |
| 1979 | Elvis | Sonny West | Television film |
| 1979 | Roots: The Next Generations | Jake | Miniseries |
| 1979 | Waltons, TheThe Waltons | Sweet Billy | 2 episodes |
| 1980 | Knots Landing | Music | 1 episode |
| 1980 | Chisholms, TheThe Chisholms | Jerry O'Neal | 1 episode |
| 1980 | Benson | Bulldog | 1 episode |
| 1980 | Gideon's Trumpet | Bobby Earle | Television film |
| 1981 | CHiPs | Janos | 1 episode |
| 1984 | Yellow Rose, TheThe Yellow Rose | Earl Yates | 1 episode |
| 1985 | Space | Larry Penzos | Miniseries |
| 1985 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Russell Towne | 1 episode |
| 1987 | Houston Knights | 2 episodes | |
| 1988 | Tour of Duty | SSG Exley | 1 episode |
| 1988 | Police Story: Gladiator School | Mullins | Television film |
| 1990 | Columbo: Columbo Goes to College | Malloy | Television film |
| 1991 | Sons and Daughters | Bill Sanders | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Johnny Bago | Donovan Brother #1 | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Larry Sanders Show, TheThe Larry Sanders Show | Tech Guy, Stage hand | 2 episodes |
| 1996 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Rod Clemons | 1 episode |
| 1997 | JAG | Dart Thrower | 1 episode |
| 1997 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | 1 episode | |
| 1997 | NYPD Blue | 1 episode | |
| 1999 | Purgatory | Bartender | Television film |
| 1999 | ER | Neslen | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The Movie | Ed Gordon | Television film |
| 1999 | X-Files, TheThe X-Files | Deputy Foster | episode: "Rush" |
| 2000 | Judging Amy | David Chaskin | 1 episode |
References
- ↑ Canby, Vincent (1981-09-25). "Southern Comfort". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
- ↑ "Bagpiper Les Lannom". hibernicopiper.com. Retrieved 2008-11-26.
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