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Noble Willingham Biography

Birth Name:
Noble Henry Willingham, Jr
Birth Place:
Mineola, Texas, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Perhaps best known for his role C
  • D
  • Parker on Walker, Texas Ranger
  • Served in the U
  • S
  • Army during the Korean War
  • Taught government and economics at Sam Houston High School prior to pursuing his acting career
  • Made his theatrical film debut in 1971's The Last Picture Show with Jeff Bridges and Cybill Shepherd
  • Was the Republican challenger in the northeast Texas 1st congressional district against then-incumbent Democratic congressman Max Sandlin in 2000

Awards

  • 2000Independent Spirit Awards-Best Male Lead: nominated

Relationships

  • Stori Willingham -- Daughter
  • Doris Jewel Humphreys -- Ex-wife
  • Noble Henry Willingham -- Father
  • Ladelle Willingham -- Mother
  • Patti Ross -- Wife