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W. K. Stratton (actor)

Walter Kirk Stratton Jr. is an American film and television actor born in Front Royal, Virginia. He portrayed Lt. Lawrence Casey in the American television series Black Sheep Squadron. Stratton also played the recurring role of Cmdr. Ted Lindsey in 14 episodes of the American legal drama television series JAG.

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W. K. Stratton
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Walter Kirk Stratton Jr.1

(1950-08-02) August 2, 1950
OccupationsFilm and television actor
Years active1973–present

Walter Kirk Stratton Jr. (born August 2, 1950)2 is an American film and television actor born in Front Royal, Virginia.2 He portrayed Lt. Lawrence Casey in the American television series Black Sheep Squadron.13 Stratton also played the recurring role of Cmdr. Ted Lindsey in 14 episodes of the American legal drama television series JAG.2

Stratton appeared in the 1979 film The Great Santini.4 Stratton played the role of Lawrence "Larry" Stanton III on three episodes of the science fiction television series Quantum Leap.2 He also starred in the comedy-drama television series Tequila and Bonetti. Stratton guest-starred in television programs including The Love Boat; The Rockford Files; Airwolf; The Incredible Hulk; The A-Team; Battlestar Galactica; The Rookies; Murder, She Wrote; Tales of the Gold Monkey; Magnum, P.I.; Lou Grant and Hill Street Blues.2 He also appeared in a few films.5

Television

Airdate(s) Title Role Notes
December 2, 1975 The Rookies Phil Episode: Dead Heat
1976–1978 Baa Baa Black Sheep Lt./Capt. Lawrence "Larry" Casey Main Character, All 36 Episodes
October 29, 1977 The Love Boat Kyle Episode: The Joker is Mild / Take My Granddaughter, Please / First Time Out
October 27, 1978 The Rockford Files Sgt. Frank Dusenberg Episode: Kill the Messenger
December 1, 1978 The Incredible Hulk Deputy Munro Episode: Escape from Los Santos
January 5, 1979 The Rockford Files Police Sgt. Frank Dusenberg Episode: With the French Heel Back, Can the Nehru Jacket Be Far Behind?
February 18, 1979 Battlestar Galactica Lt. Barton Episode: Murder on the Rising Star
November 23, 1979 The Rockford Files Dwight Whipple Episode: The Hawaiian Headache
December 11, 1980 Magnum, P.I. Ensign Healy Episode: Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii (Pilot Episode)
November 19, 1981 Magnum, P.I. Officer Kelly Episode: Wave Goodbye
December 14, 1981 Lou Grant Scott Hume Episode: Drifters
November 17, 1982 Tales of the Gold Monkey Kramer Episode: Once a Tiger...
January 22, 1984 Airwolf Chuck Sinclair - Engineer Episode: Shadow of the Hawke (Pilot Episode)
October 2, 1984 The A-Team Captain Royce (US Army) Episode: Fire
November 20, 1984 The A-Team Captain Royce (US Army) Episode: Showdown!
February 9, 1986 Murder, She Wrote Deputy Morgan Episode: Powder Keg
April 3, 1986 Hill Street Blues Frederick Spears Episode: Come and Get It
March 26, 1989 Quantum Leap Dr. Berger Episode: Genesis (Pilot Episode)
March 7, 1990 Quantum Leap Sheriff Lyle Roundtree Episode: Good Night, Dear Heart
1992 Tequila and Bonetti Detective Lee Main Cast, 11 Episodes
November 17, 1992 & November 24, 1992 Quantum Leap Lawrence "Larry" Stanton III Episodes: Trilogy Pt. I (One Little Heart), Pt. II (For Your Love), Pt. III (The Last Door)
1995–2003 JAG Cmdr. Ted Lindsey Recurring Character, 16 Episodes
December 14, 1999 JAG Les Brown Episode: "Ghosts of Christmas Past" (Note: The Cast of JAG portrayed multiple characters in this episode.)
May 15, 2001 JAG Captain Stewart Episode: "Mutiny" (Note: The Cast of JAG portrayed multiple characters in this episode.)
References

References

  1. Scott, Vernon (July 13, 1977). "A "Black Sheep" Who Dates Pretty Girls". The News. Paterson, New Jersey. p. 42. Retrieved February 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. "W. K. Stratton". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  3. "Conrad successful in fight for 'Baa Baa Black Sheep'". San Antonio Express. August 30, 1977. p. 20. Retrieved February 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. Canby, Vincent (July 14, 1980). "Film: 'The Great Santini'". The New York Times. ProQuest 121157158.
  5. "Actor's surplus beds for comfort only". Casper Star-Tribune. August 6, 1977. p. 36. Retrieved February 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
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