Actor. He was best known to television viewers for his recurring role as 'Punk Anderson' on the hit television series "Dallas" from 1980 to 1987. He also was known for his role as 'Boss Godfrey' in the 1967 film "Cool Hand Luke". Born Thomas Morgan Woodward, he served in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War and later attended North Texas Agriculture College, where he was active in the theater. He served in the Korean War as a lieutenant in special services . His acting debut came in the 1956 film "The Great Locomotive Chase". Besides "Cool Hand Luke", he went on to appear in other such films as "Gunpoint" (1966), "Firecreek" (1968), "The Sword of Ali Baba" (1968), "Final Chapter: Walking Tall" (1977), "Battle Beyond the Stars" (1980), and "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" (1985). He also made his television debut in 1956 on the series "Zane Grey Theater". Besides "Dallas, his other numerous television credits included such series as "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp," "Wagon Train," "Star Trek," "Bonanza," "Gunsmoke," "Hill Street Blues," and "The X-Files."
Actor. He was best known to television viewers for his recurring role as 'Punk Anderson' on the hit television series "Dallas" from 1980 to 1987. He also was known for his role as 'Boss Godfrey' in the 1967 film "Cool Hand Luke". Born Thomas Morgan Woodward, he served in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War and later attended North Texas Agriculture College, where he was active in the theater. He served in the Korean War as a lieutenant in special services . His acting debut came in the 1956 film "The Great Locomotive Chase". Besides "Cool Hand Luke", he went on to appear in other such films as "Gunpoint" (1966), "Firecreek" (1968), "The Sword of Ali Baba" (1968), "Final Chapter: Walking Tall" (1977), "Battle Beyond the Stars" (1980), and "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" (1985). He also made his television debut in 1956 on the series "Zane Grey Theater". Besides "Dallas, his other numerous television credits included such series as "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp," "Wagon Train," "Star Trek," "Bonanza," "Gunsmoke," "Hill Street Blues," and "The X-Files."
Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye
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