Mel Tillis

Mel Tillis Profile Photo

Characters played by Mel Tillis

Mel — The Cannonball Run (1981)

Minor racer in Cannonball Run II, navigates the course with comedic mishaps.

Fairgrounds Owner — Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)

Owner of the Lakewood Fairgrounds where the Bandit is recruited.

Mel — Cannonball Run II (1984)

Minor participant or crew member in the second race.

Booger Skaggs — Uphill All the Way (1986)

Booger is Ben's bumbling traveling companion and partner in their ill-fated schemes. The two are thrown off a train, try unsuccessfully to win money at cards, and attempt to trade a shotgun at a bank. Their actions provoke a manhunt; they steal horses and uniforms, evade the posse, and eventually escape by train toward Mexico.

Career Overview

Mel Tillis has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Cannonball Run Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 1, Uphill All the Way, Huntin' Buddies. 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
27
Birth Date
1932-08-08
Birth Place
Tampa, Florida, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1238180), public domain (CC0).