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Virgil Frye

Bio: Character actor Virgil Charles Frye was born on August 21, 1930 in Estherville, Iowa. A former Golden Gloves boxing champion, Frye worked in the cornfields in Iowa and was active in the civil rights movement in Alabama before he first began acting in films and TV shows in the mid-1960's
Born: Thu, Aug 21 1930
Birthplace: Estherville, Iowa, USA

Death: Mon, May 07 2012
Virgil Frye is 81 years old
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Poster of Sonny Boy
Sonny Boy
Virgil Frye was 73 in Sonny Boy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 2004
Poster of Xtro 3: Watch the Skies
Xtro 3: Watch the Skies
Virgil Frye was 65 in Xtro 3: Watch the Skies as 'Survivor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 1995
Poster of Nature of the Beast
Nature of the Beast
Virgil Frye was 65 in Nature of the Beast as 'Gas Station Attendant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1995
Poster of Man Trouble
Man Trouble
Virgil Frye was 61 in Man Trouble as 'Sturge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1992
Poster of The Hot Spot
The Hot Spot
Virgil Frye was 60 in The Hot Spot as 'Deputy Buck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades
Virgil Frye was 59 in Pacific Palisades as 'The Man with the Cap'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1990
Poster of The Secret of the Ice Cave
The Secret of the Ice Cave
Virgil Frye was 58 in The Secret of the Ice Cave as 'Frank Hagen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Colors
Colors
Virgil Frye was 57 in Colors as 'Sheriff Foster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1988
Poster of Destination: America
Destination: America
Virgil Frye was 56 in Destination: America
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1987
Poster of Winners Take All
Winners Take All
Virgil Frye was 56 in Winners Take All as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1987
Poster of The Burning Bed
The Burning Bed
Virgil Frye was 54 in The Burning Bed as 'Virg'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 08 1984
Poster of Hot Moves
Hot Moves
Virgil Frye was 54 in Hot Moves as 'The Porno Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1984
Poster of Running Hot
Running Hot
Virgil Frye was 53 in Running Hot as 'Ross'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1984
Poster of Revenge of the Ninja
Revenge of the Ninja
Virgil Frye was 53 in Revenge of the Ninja as 'Lt. Dime'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1983
Poster of Graduation Day
Graduation Day
Virgil Frye was 50 in Graduation Day as 'Officer MacGregor'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1981
Poster of Take This Job and Shove It
Take This Job and Shove It
Virgil Frye was 50 in Take This Job and Shove It as 'Cleach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1981
Poster of The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Virgil Frye was 50 in The Postman Always Rings Twice as 'Crapshooter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of Borderline
Borderline
Virgil Frye was 50 in Borderline
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
Virgil Frye was 50 in Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype as 'Lt. Mack Druck - 'Il Topo''.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1980
Poster of Up from the Depths
Up from the Depths
Virgil Frye was 48 in Up from the Depths as 'Earl Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1979
Poster of Uncle Joe Shannon
Uncle Joe Shannon
Virgil Frye was 47 in Uncle Joe Shannon as 'Physical Therapist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Missouri Breaks
The Missouri Breaks
Virgil Frye was 45 in The Missouri Breaks as 'Woody'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1976
Poster of Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Virgil Frye was 45 in Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw as 'Joe Grant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1976
Poster of The Klansman
The Klansman
Virgil Frye was 44 in The Klansman as 'Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1974
Poster of The Cat Creature
The Cat Creature
Virgil Frye was 43 in The Cat Creature as 'Donovan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1973
Poster of The Limit
The Limit
Virgil Frye was 42 in The Limit as 'Kenny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1972
Poster of Garden of the Dead
Garden of the Dead
Virgil Frye was 42 in Garden of the Dead as 'Braddock'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Deadhead Miles
Deadhead Miles
Virgil Frye was 41 in Deadhead Miles as 'Trouble Maker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 1972
Poster of The All American Hustler
The All American Hustler
Virgil Frye was 41 in The All American Hustler as 'Yoga Guy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Jesus Trip
The Jesus Trip
Virgil Frye was 40 in The Jesus Trip as 'Folsom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1971
Poster of Dead Aim
Dead Aim
Virgil Frye was 40 in Dead Aim as 'Poggin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Easy Rider
Easy Rider
Virgil Frye was 38 in Easy Rider as 'Biker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1969
Poster of Nightmare in Wax
Nightmare in Wax
Virgil Frye was 38 in Nightmare in Wax as 'Ralph Tenier'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1969
Poster of Queen of Blood
Queen of Blood
Virgil Frye was 35 in Queen of Blood as 'Control Panel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1966

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Virgil Frye was 66+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Virgil Frye was 54+ in Hunter as 'Deputy Cassell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Virgil Frye was 47+ in CHiPs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Young Dan'l Boone
Young Dan'l Boone
Virgil Frye was 47+ in Young Dan'l Boone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1977
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Virgil Frye was 46+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Otis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Virgil Frye was 43+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Fred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Virgil Frye was 41+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Virgil Frye was 36+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967