Charles Dierkop
Born
Charles Richard Dierkop

(1936-09-11) September 11, 1936 (age 87)
La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
OccupationCharacter actor
Years active1961–present
SpouseJoan Addis (1958-1974)
Children2

Charles Richard Dierkop (born September 11, 1936) is an American character actor. He is most recognized for his supporting roles in the films Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973) and the television series Police Woman (1974-1978).

Early years

Dierkop was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and attended Aquinas High School[1] in La Crosse. He was raised by his aunt and uncle after his father left when Dierkop was an infant and his mother "left home when he was still a tot".[2]

Military service

Dierkop dropped out of high school after his junior year and enlisted in the U.S. Marines.[3] He served in Korea after the Korean War had ended and was discharged from the Marine Corps at age 19. Upon his return, he lived with his mother in Philadelphia, and with the help of the G.I. Bill, he enrolled in the American Foundation of Dramatic Arts in Philadelphia.[2]

Career

Dierkop is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio. His first role as a professional actor was in television's Naked City.[2]

He was cast in two George Roy Hill films, and played an outlaw both times — as "Flat Nose Curry" in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), he played a member of the Hole in the Wall Gang,[4] and as "Floyd" in The Sting (1973), he acted as a bodyguard with Lee Paul to Robert Shaw's New York gangster/griftee, Doyle Lonnegan.[5] He is best known for playing Detective Pete Royster on the television series Police Woman between 1974 and 1978.[6]

Dierkop appears briefly in the music video of "Man on the Moon", a hit song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M.[7]

Personal life

Dierkop was married to Joan Addis from 1958 to 1974. They have a daughter and a son.[1]

Partial filmography

Television credits

Further reading

References

  1. ^ a b Lienlokken, Marguerite (March 30, 1968). "Charles Dierkop, TV 'Baddie' Is Visiting His Hometown". La Crosse Tribune. p. 5. Retrieved August 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c Martin, Bob (April 18, 1976). "'Police Woman' actor finds dad--after 39 years". Independent Press-Telegram. Long Beach, Calif. p. TeleViews 1. Retrieved August 3, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Goolsby, Denise (November 10, 2016). "WWII vet fought in four battles, earned Bronze Star". The Desert Sun. Palm Springs, Calif. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  4. ^ "Flat Nose Curry in 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' 'Memba Him?!". TMZ. March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  5. ^ Eagan, Daniel (November 26, 2009). America's Film Legacy: The Authoritative Guide to the Landmark Movies in the National Film Registry. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. p. 2027. ISBN 978-1-4411-7541-0.
  6. ^ Terrace, Vincent (January 10, 2014). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. p. 844. ISBN 978-0-7864-8641-0.
  7. ^ Charles Dierkop cameo (3min 28sec) (September 13, 2017). R.E.M. - Man On The Moon (Official Music Video) (Motion picture / Music video). REMHQ - R.E.M.'s Official YouTube Channel. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2018.

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