John Zenda
American film and television actor (1944–1994)
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John Louis Zendejas (July 21, 1944 – August 3, 1994) was an American film and television actor.[2] Born in Dunsmuir, California. He was best known for playing Marshal Terrence Gummell, who was murdered by Michael Myers in the 1981 horror film Halloween II, the sequel of the 1978 film Halloween.[3] His other well-known role was as Supervisor Wagner in the 1983 hit drama film Bad Boys, starring Sean Penn, Reni Santoni, Jim Moody and Esai Morales.[4] His final film was the 1990 film Catchfire, appearing as a trucker.
July 21, 1944
John Zenda | |
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Zenda in Halloween II, 1981 | |
| Born | John Louis Zendejas[1] July 21, 1944 Dunsmuir, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 3, 1994 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1976–1990 |
Zenda served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.[1] He made guest appearances on a number of television shows including Wonder Woman, The Bionic Woman, The Incredible Hulk, and Falcon Crest. He died of pancreatic cancer on August 3, 1994 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 50.[5] He was buried at Riverside National Cemetery.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The Bionic Woman | Weber | S2:E29&30 "Deadly Ringer" | |
| The 3,000 Mile Chase | Inspector | TV movie | ||
| 1978 | Love Is Not Enough | TV movie | ||
| Every Girl Should Have One | Wrestler | |||
| Hawaii Five-O | Walter Sherman | Episode: "Deadly Courier" | ||
| Paradise Alley | Detective | |||
| Battlestar Galactica | Sleeping Crewman | Uncredited | ||
| 1979 | Burnout | John | ||
| 1980 | Inside Moves | Hospital Personnel | ||
| 1981 | Halloween II | Marshal Terrence Gummell | ||
| 1983 | Bad Boys | Wagner | ||
| 1988 | Colors | Officer Rutley | ||
| The Perfect Victims | Large Man | |||
| 1990 | Catchfire | Trucker | (final film role) |