Actor
John Brinkley
Born September 26, 1931Died November 14, 201210 films
Born in Hartford, Conn., John Brinkley spent two years in the Air Force, where he served in the far East. Returning to New York, the next few years were consumed with study at the Academy of Dramatic Arts and working professionally with the New York Shakespeare Guild and in various off-Broadway productions, including 'The Big Story.' After arriving in Los Angeles, Brinkley almost immediately received the starring part in the legitimate stage production of 'A View From The Bride' at the Players Ring. He next co-starred with Chico Marx in 'Fifth Season.' He appeared on television in such shows as 'Matinee Theatre,' and in the filmed series 'Annapolis,' 'The Silent Service' and 'Perry Mason.'
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Acclaimed as one of Hollywood's top teenage actors, Brinkley's versatility and talents provoked an audience reaction similar to that stimulated by the late James Dean, to whom he was often compared.
On March 10, 1958 Brinkley married Maila Nurmi of 'Vampira' fame; the couple divorced only three years later. Brinkley died November 14, 2012.
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First watchA Bucket of Blood19596.6as WillNerdy Walter Paisley, a maladroit busboy at a beatnik café who doesn't fit in with the cool scene around him, attempts to woo his beautiful co-worker, Carla, by making a bust of her.View filmFilmography
10 films as actor- 1964Little Boy Bad
- 1960Valley of the RedwoodsWillie Chadwick
- 1959Blood and SteelCip
- 1959A Bucket of BloodWill
- 1959T-Bird GangFrank Simmons
- 1959I, MobsterErnie Porter
- 1958Hot Car GirlFreddy
- 1958Teenage Cave ManBlonde Teenage Tribe Member (uncredited)
- 1958War of the SatellitesBrunet Helmsman of Satellite
- 1957Teenage DollEddie Rand