Brian Wimmer (born October 1, 1959) is an American actor. He is probably best known for his role as Cpl. Boonie Lanier in the TV series ''

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'', which ran from 1988 until 1991. He also regularly appeared on ''Flipper'' (1995-1996) and had roles in TV shows such as ''ER'' (1996) and '' The Fugitive'' (2001). He participated in the last ''

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'' (1988). He starred in the films ''

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'' (1991), ''

The Maddening ''The Maddening'' is a 1995 psychological thriller film directed by Danny Huston. Based on a novel by Andrew Neiderman, published under the title ''Playmates'', this was a direct-to-video creepfest featuring Burt Reynolds and Angie Dickinso ...

'' (1995) and ''Beneath Loch Ness'' (2001).

Early life

Wimmer was born on October 1, 1959 in Orem, Utah to Larry, an economics professor at

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, and Louise Wimmer. He was raised in Provo, Utah. During high school, Wimmer began working as a ranch hand at

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's Sundance Resort, where he was ultimately employed for ten years. He originally expected a career in the ski industry.

Career

In 1990, he played Alex in the television movie ''

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''. In 1991, he played Willie Husband in the film, ''

''. In 1993, he played a rapist the television film, ''Kiss of a Killer''. Wimmer has been the owner and operator of Fly Fishing Provo River, guiding and running fly fishing operations since 2004. In 2016 Brian helped to create the Sundance Fly Fishing program and Fly Shop at Sundance Mountain Resort, where he continues to operate. He has been fly fishing all over the world as a VIP guest angler and host to Fly Fishing America and Fly Fishing The World on ESPN.

Personal life

On December 31, 1996, Wimmer married Liza Utter. As of June 15, 2000, they had separated. He was later married to Susanne Sutchy, but they divorced in 2013.Utah's Right to Know, retrieved December 3, 2016
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Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wimmer, Brian 1959 births Living people 20th-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors Male actors from Utah