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David Huddleston Biography

Birth Name:David William Huddleston

Birth Place:Vinton, Virginia, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 2002, he won a Golden Boot Award, which honors those involved in the production of Western TV and movies
  • He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • He served as an officer in the United States Air Force before going to school to become an actor
  • He has signed with the Shapira and Associates talent agency
  • As a stage actor, he has performed with the Pocket Theatre, the Broadhurst Theatre and the Vivian Beaumont Theatre
  • He is known for usually portraying eccentric or unusual characters
  • As a songwriter, he wrote "Home Town Blues" in 1978 and several theme songs for TV series

Awards

  • 1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated