Dan Tullis Jr.

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Dan Tullis Jr.
Born (1951-07-08) July 8, 1951 (age 71)
Other namesDaniel Tullis, Dan Tullis
Alma mater Ventura College, California State University, Long Beach
Occupation(s)American stage, film and television actor
Years active1978-present

Dan Tullis Jr. (born July 8, 1951) is an American actor. He has played the recurring role of Officer Dan on the sitcom Married... with Children . He also has made an appearance in shows such as 227 , The Drew Carey Show , and The District among others. In 1992, he was a regular cast member on the short-lived television series Rachel Gunn, R.N. . In commercials, he has been the television and radio spokesperson for SelectQuote, a life insurance company.

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Biography

In 1976, he appeared with his family on the game show Family Feud . Nine years later, he appeared on Tic Tac Dough , winning more than $15,000 in cash and prizes.[ citation needed ]

In 1987, Dan Tullis Jr. played the role of Sergeant 1st Class Luther Fry in the film, Extreme Prejudice ; co-starring alongside Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe, and Maria Conchita Alonso.

Tullis has also worked in theater. He has played Joe in Show Boat in over 18 productions worldwide, including Long Island, Europe and Australia. [1] [2]

In a California theater production of Little Shop of Horrors, he was cast as the voice of the flesh-eating plant.

Personal life

Tullis has two children: Jillian Tullis and Dan Tullis III. Both are educators. [3]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1978Ziegfeld: The Man and His WomenStevedoreTV movie
1986 Hill Street Blues Worker #3
1986 The A-Team HimselfSeason 5, Ep. 3
1987 Extreme Prejudice Sergeant Luther FryFilm
1988 Under the Gun Gang Leader
1989 Hunter Walker[ citation needed ]
1989One of the BoysBeastmasterTV series
1989 Harlem Nights Crapshooter
1989 227 Meat Hook
1990 The First Power Cop At Arrest
1990Appearances1st DeputyTV movie
1990 Backstreet Dreams (film) 'Tank'
1991 Backdraft Engine 17 Firefighter (uncredited)
1992 Rachel Gunn, R.N. Dane Grey
1993 CIA Code Name: Alexa TerroristFilm
1993Private WarsMo WilliamsVideo
1993 George Mr. Jasso
1989–1997 Married... with Children Officer Dan
1997 Arli$$ Security Guard
1999 Home Improvement Police Officer
1999 The Drew Carey Show Lawyer
2001–2002 Son of the Beach Guard / Prison Guard
2002–2003 The District Commander Young

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