Leon Rippy (born October 30, 1949) is an American character actor.
Active on screen since 1983, Rippy has appeared in numerous films and
recurring roles on television. He is best known for his roles as Earl
the Angel on the series Saving Grace, saloon owner Tom Nuttall on the
series Deadwood and militiaman John Billings in The Patriot
(2000).Rippy was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina.Rippy's acting
career developed through appearances in regional theatrical
productions. He founded and operated two theatre companies. Rippy has
appeared in more than seventy plays. His non-acting occupations have
included working with a circus and as a foreman of a cattle ranch. At
one time he was regarded as an accomplished ballet dancer.Rippy has
worked with Roland Emmerich on seven movies: Moon 44 (1990), Eye of
the Storm (1991), Universal Soldier (1992), Stargate (1994), The
Thirteenth Floor (1999), The Patriot (2000), and Eight Legged Freaks
(2002). He also had roles in The Alamo (2004) and The Lone Ranger
(2013).
Active on screen since 1983, Rippy has appeared in numerous films and
recurring roles on television. He is best known for his roles as Earl
the Angel on the series Saving Grace, saloon owner Tom Nuttall on the
series Deadwood and militiaman John Billings in The Patriot
(2000).Rippy was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina.Rippy's acting
career developed through appearances in regional theatrical
productions. He founded and operated two theatre companies. Rippy has
appeared in more than seventy plays. His non-acting occupations have
included working with a circus and as a foreman of a cattle ranch. At
one time he was regarded as an accomplished ballet dancer.Rippy has
worked with Roland Emmerich on seven movies: Moon 44 (1990), Eye of
the Storm (1991), Universal Soldier (1992), Stargate (1994), The
Thirteenth Floor (1999), The Patriot (2000), and Eight Legged Freaks
(2002). He also had roles in The Alamo (2004) and The Lone Ranger
(2013).
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