Ritch Brinkley (March 18, 1944 – November 5, 2015) was an American

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who appeared in over 50 films and television programs in a career that spanned three decades. He is best known for playing William in ''

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'' and cameraman Carl Wishnitski on ''

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'', as well as for roles in films such as ''

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'' (1994) and '' Breakdown''. Brinkley died on November 5, 2015, at age 71.

Filmography

Film Television

References

External links

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Ritch Brinkley at the New York Times

Obituary
1944 births 2015 deaths American male film actors American male television actors Male actors from Texas Place of death missing People from Colorado City, Texas {{US-film-actor-1940s-stub