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Acting
Jay C. Flippen
Jay C. Flippen is best known for Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Dick Van Dyke Show and Ironside. Jay C. Flippen was born on March 5, 1899. Jay C. Flippen died on February 3, 1971 at the age of 71.
- Born
- March 5, 1899
- Place of birth
- Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Died
- February 3, 1971 (71 years old)
Biography
Jay C. Flippen (March 6, 1899 — February 3, 1971) was an American character actor, who often played police officers or weary criminals in many movies of the 1940s and 50s.
Known for
Filmography
- 1969Bracken's World
- 1968The Name of the GameGrover
- 1967Ironside
- 1967Judd, for the Defense
- 1966That Girl
- 1963Burke's LawBill, the Desk Sergeant
- 1963Kraft Suspense TheatreHugh Ramsey
- 1963Vacation PlayhouseCappy Skidmore
- 1962The VirginianPa Colby
- 1962Ensign O'TooleChief Petty Officer Homer Nelson
- 1961Bus Stop
- 1961The Dick Van Dyke ShowHappy Spangler
- 1960Route 66
- 1960ThrillerHarry Gans
- 1959RawhideMarshal Lindstrom
- 1959Johnny RingoJay C. Flippen
- 1959BonanzaBarney Fuller
- 1958Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
- 1958Wanted: Dead or AliveChute Wilson
- 1956Playhouse 90Happy Gallant
- 1955GunsmokeOwney
- 1955The 20th Century Fox Hour
- 1954Climax!Joe
- 1950Lux Video TheatreMr. Lavery
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jay C. Flippen been in?
Jay C. Flippen is best known for Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Dick Van Dyke Show and Ironside.
When was Jay C. Flippen born?
Jay C. Flippen was born on March 5, 1899. (Little Rock, Arkansas, USA)
How old is Jay C. Flippen?
Jay C. Flippen died on February 3, 1971 at the age of 71.
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·