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| Dennis Kort actor as he appeared on M*A*S*H |
Reader Peter P wanted to know what happened to Dennis Kort actor. Here is what I discovered.
Dennis Kort actor is not a major star. He has only 19 credits on IMDb and he's never had a leading role in a TV series. His most recent credit is a 1984 film called Angel in which he played a character named Wayne. Dennis has had no screen acting roles since then and has remained completely out of the spotlight.
During the 1970s, however, Kort made appearances on some of the most popular television shows. He is best known for his portrayal of Cpl. Howard Owens in an episode of M*A*S*H entitled "Smilin' Jack" (Season 4, Episode 21, Air Date: February 3, 1976). The episode revolves around a chopper pilot, Smilin' Jack (Robert Hogan) who wants to be Chopper Pilot of the Year by rescuing the most wounded. The problem is that Smilin' Jack suffers from diabetes and insists on flying against doctor's orders. Dennis Kort's actor character, Corporal Owens is one of the wounded soldiers brought in by Jack.
In addition to his guest-starring role on M*A*S*H, Kort's other TV credits include Fantasy Island (cameo roles as ice cream vendor (1981) and soda jerk (1978), CHiPs (1978), Eight is Enough (1977), CPO Sharkey (1976), Rhoda (1976), Swiss Family Robinson (1975), The Waltons (1975), The Rookies (1975), Sanford and Son (1975). He also appeared in two television movies: Dominic's Dream (1974) and The Rear Guard (1976).
So, what has happened to dennis kort actor. He seems to have vanished into obscurity. It's also very difficult to find any online information about him. He doesn't even have a Wikipedia page. Nevertheless, I was able to find an Internet message board with some information. There is a July 2012 posting on a website called The Waltons Forum in which Dennis Kort actor is discussed (He appeared in an episode of The Waltons entitled "The Genius." (Season 4, Episode 2, Air Date: September 18, 1975). In the episode, Kort plays Lyle Thomason, a college student who, although a genius, lacks social skills. He upsets the devout Baptist family with his views on religion.
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| Dennis Kort actor on The Waltons |
In 2012, Kort was the subject of a Waltons Forum discussion because he couldn't be located for a September 2012 Waltons reunion event in California. Someone wrote that it's "like Dennis fell off the planet after 1981." Another commentator claimed that he had found information stating that Kort was born in 1958.(60 years ago) and that he currently resides in Panama City, Florida. Actor Rex Sykes, who co-starred with Kort in the 1976 film Massacre at Central High, was quoted as saying that he's been trying to find out for over 30 years where Dennis went. Sykes mentioned that the last heard from Kort, was in San Pedro. California.
Whatever the reason, Dennis Kort actor has chosen to disappear from the public eye. His location seems to be unknown. It seems he wants it that way.
- Joanne
EDITOR'S UPDATE: A reader sent me the following link to Dennis Kort's actor photo on Facebook under the name Dennis Kortheuer, which I assume is his real name.
I went to High School with him (Performing Arts - the "Fame" school). He was a grade or two ahead of me, so he was probably born in 1954 or 53 (I was born in 1955, and I skipped a grade and graduated in 1972). Everyone at school seemed to think he was going to make it big. I guess short, skinny, and odd-looking (and sounding) went out of fashion right as he was hitting the market.
ReplyDeleteHe is on Facebook under his given last name.
DeleteCould it be he's Dennis Kortheuer?Education at performing arts school matches. Places lived match. Found on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct. I worked with him on a play at Costa Mesa Playhouse. He had the lead as Groucho in "Minnie's Boys" about the Marx Brothers. He told us then that he planned to shorten his professional name. It's not mentioned above, but I'm pretty sure he did a Twilight Zone episode. I liked him because at the time at least he had more talent than ego.
DeleteYes, that is his real family name. I went to PA with him as well (a year or two behind).
DeleteHe had talent! Unfortunately, he joined the Eight Tray Gangster Crips in South Central L.A. in 1985. His gang name was Ginger Redd. Toughest white Crip in L.A.
ReplyDeleteOh, now I get it, that is supposed to be clever... Suffice to say Mr. Kort will leave a larger legacy than Mr. McGee.
DeleteI just watched him on the Walton’s and he is great. Wish he continued acting.
ReplyDeleteI just saw him in the Waltons episode on the Hallmark channel tonight and had the same feeling. He looked familiar and I wondered if he wasn’t an actor who made it big later on. I was very surprised to find out he decided not to pursue an acting career.
DeleteHe looks a lot like the guy who has the lead in Resident Alien. I just watched him on the Walton's episode.
ReplyDeleteApparently he lived as he acted
ReplyDeletePossible sighting:
ReplyDeletehttps://canarymission.org/professor/Dennis_Kortheuer
He's on Facebook under his real full name. See Dennis Kortheuer.
ReplyDeleteHe was good in 76 movie Massacre at Central High.
ReplyDeleteDennis is a history lecturer at California State University.
ReplyDeleteDennis says I like sure at Cal State University
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