John Louis Zendejas (July 21, 1944 – August 3, 1994) was an American film and television actor. 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. 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. His final film was the 1990 film Catchfire, appearing as a trucker.
Zenda served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. 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. He was buried at Riverside National Cemetery.
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 Uncredited1979 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)
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