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Ron Pinkard
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Ronald F. Pinkard
January 22, 1941 |
| Years active | 1968–present |
Ronald F. Pinkard (born January 22, 1941) is an American actor. He is well-known for playing Dr. Mike Morton in the TV show Emergency!. This show was produced by Jack Webb.
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About Ron Pinkard
Ron Pinkard was born in Denver, Colorado. He has been acting since 1968. He is famous for his roles as doctors or police officers.
Ron Pinkard's Early Life and Education
Ron Pinkard grew up in Denver, Colorado. He went to Whittier Elementary School and Cole Jr. High. He also attended Manual High School. After high school, he joined the Navy. He served for four years as a Hospital Corpsman. This means he helped care for sick or injured people. Later, he studied drama at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Ron Pinkard's Acting Career
Ron Pinkard has appeared in many popular TV shows. These include Dragnet 1967, Barnaby Jones, and Ironside. He was also in Mission: Impossible and The Partridge Family. His most famous role was Dr. Mike Morton on the show Emergency!.
He also worked behind the scenes in movies. He was a technical advisor for the movie Flight of the Intruder. He also received a special thank you in Tiger Street. He was also thanked as LCDR Ronald F. Pinkard, USNR, in The Hunt for Red October.
Military Service and Other Roles
Ron Pinkard served in the United States Navy Reserve. He was a lieutenant commander. He later retired as a full commander. From 1991 to 2003, he led the Denver Film Commission. This group helps movies and TV shows get made in Denver.
Ron Pinkard's Film and TV Appearances
Movies
Ron Pinkard has acted in a few movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1970 | Watermelon Man | Policeman | Uncredited |
| 1972 | Conquest of the Planet of the Apes | Controller | Uncredited |
Television Shows
He has been in many television series. Here are some of his roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1968, 1969 | Dragnet 1967 | Off. John McKee / Student | 2 episodes |
| 1968–1973 | Ironside | Chief Borden / Jim Washington | 6 episodes |
| 1969 | The Wild Wild West | Deputy Sheriff Billy | Episode: "The Night of the Winged Terror: Part 1" |
| 1969 | Bracken's World | Jeff Pruitt | Episode: "Closed Set" |
| 1969–1970 | The F.B.I. | Special Agent / Ken | 3 episodes |
| 1969–1971 | Adam-12 | Off. Walt Barrett | 3 episodes |
| 1970 | The Partridge Family | Guard | Episode: "Go Directly to Jail" |
| 1970 | Dan August | Harry Tate | Episode: "The Soldier" |
| 1971 | The Bold Ones: The New Doctors | Doctor | Episode: "A Matter of Priorities" |
| 1972 | Marcus Welby, M.D. | Prof. Wilner | Episode: "Love Is When They Say They Need You" |
| 1972 | Mission: Impossible | Barr | Episode: "Movie" |
| 1972 | Sealab 2020 | Ed Thomas | 13 episodes |
| 1972–1978 | Emergency! | Dr. Mike Morton / Tom Gray, M.D. | 72 episodes |
| 1973 | Police Story | Christie | Episode: "The Ten Year Honeymoon" |
| 1973 | Barnaby Jones | Parking Lot Attendant | Episode: "Divorce - Murderer's Style" |
| 1974 | The Girl with Something Extra | Detective Connors | Episode: "Guess Who's Feeding the Pigeons" |
| 1974 | Doctor Dan | Scott | Television film |
| 1974, 1977 | Insight | Doctor | 2 episodes |
| 1976 | Gemini Man | Willie | Episode: "Run Sam, Run" |
| 1977 | McMillan & Wife | Dr. Johnson | Episode: "Affair of the Heart" |
| 1980, 1981 | The White Shadow | Clerk / Recruiter | 2 episodes |
| 1982 | Quincy, M.E. | Detective Jackson | Episode: "Across the Line" |
| 1982 | Hill Street Blues | Judge | Episode: "No Body's Perfect" |
| 1983–1984 | Trapper John, M.D. | Pardino / Lab Technician | 4 episodes |
| 1984 | Matt Houston | Agent Mercer | Episode: "On the Run" |
| 1985, 1986 | Knight Rider | Reporter #1 / Judge | 2 episodes |
| 1987 | What's Happening Now!! | Doctor | Episode: "Mad Money" |
| 1987 | Houston Knights | Thurgood | Episode: "North of the Border" |
| 1987 | Frank's Place | Mayor | Episode: "Frank Returns" |
| 1988 | The Hogan Family | Maitre D' | Episode: "Dad's First Date" |
| 1989 | Matlock | Judge John Brenner | Episode: "The D.J." |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter | Judge McElvy | Television film |
| 1990 | Crash: The Mystery of Flight 1501 | Hodges | Television film |
| 1992 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing | Lesley | Television film |
| 1992 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo | Fred Kelly | Television film |
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