Oliver Clark

Characters played by Oliver Clark

Joe Carruthers — Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

Former children's TV host known for teaching manners, chosen to replace Santa.

Durazno — Deadhead Miles (1972)

Durazno is Cooper's partner at the start of the story. The two knock out a truck driver and steal his rig, taking it to a shop where it is repainted and its identifying numbers are filed. After they discover a load of carburetors, Cooper abandons Durazno at a gas station and continues as an independent driver.

Career Overview

Oliver Clark has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work is anchored in the Ernest universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Ernest Saves Christmas, A Star Is Born, The Orphan and the Dude. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 35
Birth Date: 1939-01-04
Birth Place: Buffalo, New York

Known For

Associated Universes

Ernest (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Jim Varney (1 collaborations)
Noelle Parker (1 collaborations)
Gailard Sartain (1 collaborations)
Billie Bird (1 collaborations)
Bill Byrge (1 collaborations)
Douglas Seale (1 collaborations)
Robert Lesser (1 collaborations)
Key Howard (1 collaborations)
Jack Swanson (1 collaborations)
Buddy Douglas (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (34 credits)
- Lost Souls
  Mr. Silberman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Mystery Men
  Reverse Psychologist
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer
  Judge Douglas Harrigan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Christmas in Cartoontown
  Santa Claus (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Walker, Texas Ranger
  
  - Thunderhawk (2000) ... Dr. Lamarr actor actors
  
  1993
- Ernest Saves Christmas
  Joe Carruthers
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Full House
  
  - Up on the Roof (1995) ... actor actors
  
  1987
- The Golden Girls
  
  - Comedy Of Errors (1989) ... Roger actor actors
  
  1985
- The Twilight Zone
  
  - The Elevator / To See the Invisible Man / Tooth and Consequences (1986) ... (segment "Tooth and Consequences") actor actors
  
  1985
- Night Court
  
  - The Birthday Visitor (1985) ... Nick Wilson actor actors
  
  1984
- Happy Endings
  Murray Cramer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- One Cooks, the Other Doesn't
  Danny
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- Doctor Detroit
  Shaky Alcoholic Lawyer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- I Take These Men
  Dr. Norman Krevoy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- St. Elsewhere
  
  - Getting Ahead (1987) ... John Doe #6 actor actors
  
  - Up and Down (1986) ... John Doe #6 actor actors
  
  - Not My Type (1986) ... John Doe #6 actor actors
  
  - When You Wish Upon a Scar (1986) ... John Doe #6 actor actors
  
  - To Tell the Truth (1986) ... John Doe #6 actor actors
  
  1982
- The Last Married Couple in America
  Max Dryden
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Hanging by a Thread
  Eddie Minton
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- Knots Landing
  
  - Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the Lead Pipe (1989) ... Dr. McGee actor actors
  
  - Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown (1982) ... Carl Berman actor actors
  
  1979
- Hart to Hart
  
  - Harts on Campus (1982) ... actor actors
  
  1979
- Fame
  Billy Dorfman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1978
- Another Man, Another Chance
  Evans
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1977
- Fire Sale
  Mr. Blossom
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1977
- A Star Is Born
  Gary Danziger
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1976
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
  
  - Episode 296 (1977) ... Dr. Fermin actor actors
  
  - Episode 202 (1977) ... Dr. Fermin actor actors
  
  - Episode 156 (1976) ... Dr. Fermin actor actors
  
  - Episode 146 (1976) ... Dr. Fermin actor actors
  
  - Episode 134 (1976) ... Dr. Fermin actor actors
  
  1976
- The Orphan and the Dude
  Oliver 'The Orphan' Smith
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1975
- Barney Miller
  
  - Landmark (3) (1982) ... Carl Ebling actor actors
  
  - The Doll (1981) ... Eugene Corbett actor actors
  
  - The Dentist (1979) ... Dr. Richard P. Gesslin DDS actor actors
  
  - Hostage (1978) ... Vern Bidell actor actors
  
  - Noninvolvement (1976) ... Fur Thief actor actors
  
  1975
- The Rockford Files
  
  - Just by Accident (1975) ... K. Julian Krubm actor actors
  
  1974
- Deadhead Miles
  Durazno
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1972
- M*A*S*H
  
  - Mail Call Three (1978) ... actor actors
  
  - Ping Pong (1977) ... Lt. Brooks actor actors
  
  1972
- Emergency!
  
  - Musical Mania (1972) ... Homer Breedlove (uncredited) actor actors
  
  1972
- They Might Be Giants
  Mr. Small
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1971
- Cannon
  
  - The Set Up (1975) ... actor actors
  
  1971
- The Landlord
  Mr. Farcus
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1970
- Hercules in New York
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1970
writing (1 credits)
- Knots Landing
  
  - Abby's Choice (1982) ... writer writing
  
  - Svengali (1982) ... writer writing
  
  1979

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