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Noble Henry Willingham, Jr. (August 31, 1931 — January 17, 2004) was an American television and film actor.
<p>Willingham had appeared in more than 30 feature films, including Up Close and Personal (1996), City Slickers (1991), The Last Boy Scout (1991), City Slickers II (1994), Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, (1994), Chinatown (1974), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), and The Distinguished Gentleman (1992). He was born in the small town of Mineola, Texas, east of Dallas. After he graduated from North Texas State University in 1953, he earned a master's degree in educational psychology from Baylor University. Willingham was teaching government and economics in Houston Texas high school before following his dream of becoming an actor. He auditioned for a part in The Last Picture Show (1971), which was filmed in Texas. He won the role, which led to another, in Paper Moon (1973).
<p>On television, Willingham had a recurring role in the ABC series Home Improvement and appeared as a guest star in...
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