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Acting
Wayne Tippit
Wayne Tippit is best known for The X-Files, Seinfeld, Quantum Leap and Baywatch. Wayne Tippit was born on December 19, 1932. Wayne Tippit died on August 28, 2009 at the age of 76.
- Born
- December 19, 1932
- Place of birth
- Lubbock, Texas, USA
- Died
- August 28, 2009 (76 years old)
Biography
Wayne Tippit (December 19, 1932 – August 28, 2009) was an American television and stage character actor. He was best known to television audiences for playing Ted Adamson on the 1970s and 1980s CBS soap opera, Search for Tomorrow, for five years. He later portrayed Palmer Woodward, the father of Heather Locklear's character, Amanda Woodward, on the Fox primetime soap opera, Melrose Place, during the 1990s.
Known for
Filmography
- 2007Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Cinco Supporter
- 1998Two of a KindFather Conrad
- 1994Chicago HopeWalter Emmons
- 1993Diagnosis: MurderFBI Agent
- 1993The X-FilesDetective Thompson
- 1992Melrose PlacePalmer Woodward
- 1992Mad About YouManny Gantz
- 1991The TorkelsonsStrickland
- 1991Dark ShadowsDr. Hiram Fisher
- 1989Quantum LeapHenry Mackenzie
- 1989BaywatchThomas Hastings
- 1989SeinfeldCaptain
- 1988Dear JohnEverett Sutton
- 1988Murphy BrownJohn Q. Bryant
- 1987Jake and the FatmanHugh Lawson
- 1986L.A. LawLeo Hackett
- 1986MatlockSen. David Hopkins
- 1984Tales from the DarksideMagistrate Thomas Branford
- 1984Murder, She WroteBuck Wilson
- 1984HunterDick Frost
- 1983Rage of AngelsDunninger
- 1982American PlayhouseMr. Burleigh
- 1975Kate McShaneFederal agent
- 1974The Rockford FilesAgent Dan Shore
- 1973Barnaby JonesWade Swanson
- 1972The Bob Newhart ShowPilot
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Wayne Tippit been in?
Wayne Tippit is best known for The X-Files, Seinfeld, Quantum Leap and Baywatch.
When was Wayne Tippit born?
Wayne Tippit was born on December 19, 1932. (Lubbock, Texas, USA)
How old is Wayne Tippit?
Wayne Tippit died on August 28, 2009 at the age of 76.
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·