Brian Wimmer (born October 1, 1959) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Cpl. Boonie Lanier in the TV series China Beach, which ran from 1988 until 1991. He also regularly appeared on Flipper (1995-1996) and had roles in TV shows such as ER (1996) and The Fugitive (2001). He participated in the last Battle of the Network Stars (1988). He starred in the films Late for Dinner (1991), The Maddening (1995) and Beneath Loch Ness (2001).
Early life Brian Wimmer was born on October 1, 1959, in Orem, Utah, to Larry, an economics professor at Brigham Young University, and Louise Wimmer. He was raised in Provo, Utah. During high school, Wimmer began working as a ranch hand at Robert Redford's Sundance Resort, where he was ultimately employed for ten years. He originally expected a career in the ski industry.
Career In 1990, he played Alex in the television movie The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid. In 1991, he played Willie Husband in the film Late for Dinner. In 1993, he played a rapist in the television film Kiss of a Killer.
Wimmer has been the owner and operator of Fly Fishing Provo River, guiding and running fly fishing operations since 2004. In 2016, he helped to create the Sundance Fly Fishing program and Fly Shop at Sundance Mountain Resort, where he continues to operate. He has been fly fishing all over the world as a VIP guest angler and host to Fly Fishing America and Fly Fishing the World on ESPN.
Personal life On December 31, 1996, Wimmer married Liza Utter. As of June 15, 2000, they had separated. He was later married to Susanne Sutchy,Ritrosky, Madelyn, Film Entertainment Magazine, retrieved August 14, 2012 but they divorced in 2013.Utah's Right to Know, retrieved December 3, 2016
Filmography +Film Year Title Role Notes1984 Footloose Dancer Uncredited1985 A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge Do-Gooder 1987 Less than Zero Trent Burroughs1989 Under the Boardwalk Cage 1991 Late for Dinner Willie Husband 1993 Blue Flame Flemming1994 Floundering Hunk 1995 Tank Girl Richard The Maddening David Osborne Dead Badge Dan Sampson 1999 Children of the Struggle John Glass 2000 Jericho Dead Miner2001 Beneath Loch Ness Case 2003 Reeseville Jason Buchanan 2006 The GardenDavid Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch CassidyButch Cassidy VengeanceNick 2007 House of FearsMark MoolaRobert Lawson Tears of a KingSam Phillips 2009 The Yankles Charlie Jones 2010 Justin Time Uncle Heath 2012 Shades of Treason Frank Lindh2013 Haunt Alan Asher2019Ski Bum: The Warren Miller StoryHimselfDocumentary
+Television Year Title Role Notes1986 Divorce Court Guy Layton Episode: "Layton vs. Layton"1987 Days of Our Lives Dean Billionaire Boys ClubCopTelevision film1988–1991 China BeachCpl. Boonie Lanier Main cast (62 episodes)1989What Price VictoryDenzil RayTelevision film1990Dangerous PursuitFrankTelevision filmThe World's Oldest Living BridesmaidAlex DanteTelevision film1992Honor Thy MotherDet. MurphyTelevision film1993Kiss of a KillerGary GraftonTelevision film Tales from the CryptKevin Episode: "Half Way Horrible"1995–1996 Flipper Dr. Keith Ricks Main cast (22 episodes)1996 ER Mickey Episode: "Last Call"1997JittersEvan MooreTelevision film1998One Hot Summer NightRichard LinskyTelevision filmMichael HayesOfficer James RamseyEpisode: "Under Color of Law"Final JusticeMark ShermanTelevision film2000 Strange World Daniel Ashworth Episode: "Food"2001 The Fugitive Tucker Frederickson Episode: "Tucker’s Gift"2004Going to the MatTom NewfieldTelevision filmHeart of the StormWayne BroadbeckTelevision film2005Thicker than WaterSam NelsonTelevision filmAttack of the SabretoothBrianTelevision film
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