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Royce D. Applegate
★ Acting

Royce D. Applegate

1939 – 2003 · Midwest City, Oklahoma, USA · Active 1966–2003

Royce D. Applegate, born in 1939, made his mark in the realm of cult cinema with a diverse array of roles. Notably, he appears as a key character in The Mad Bomber (1973) and Alligator (1980), showcasing his ability to navigate both horror and exploitation genres. In addition to acting, Applegate contributed as a writer for Evil Town (1977), further cementing his presence in the world of grindhouse and cult films. His work across these titles reflects a distinctive blend of thrills and camp that resonates with fans of the genre.

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Million Dollar Mystery

Million Dollar Mystery

1987 ★ 4.6
as Tugger

A dying man in a roadside diner tells the other patrons about money he has hidden in four places. But instead of directions, he leaves them only with clues they must solve in order to claim the loot. Released with a promotional tie-in for Glad-Lock brand bags.

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Filmography

79 credits
2000s 8 credits
2003
Seabiscuit as Dutch Doogan
Movie ★ 7.1
2003
Gods and Generals as Gen. James Kemper
Movie ★ 6.4
2003
Intolerable Cruelty as Mr. Gutman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
2002
The Rookie as Henry
Movie ★ 6.8
2000
Big Wind on Campus as Off. Clemmons
Movie ★ 3.5
2000
O Brother, Where Art Thou? as Man with Bullhorn
Movie ★ 7.3
2000
Joseph: King of Dreams as Additional Voices (voice)
Movie ★ 6.9
2000
TV ★ 7.6
1990s 17 credits
1999
Inherit the Wind as George Sillers
Movie ★ 6.3
1998
Poodle Springs as Manager
Movie ★ 5.5
1998
Phoenix as Dickerman
Movie ★ 5.5
1998
Doctor Dolittle as 'I Love You' Dog (voice)
Movie ★ 5.7
1995
Movie ★ 5.9
1995
JAG as Craig Allenby
TV ★ 7.3
1995
JAG as Sheriff Crease Madden
TV ★ 7.3
1994
The Getaway as Gun Shop Salesman
Movie ★ 5.8
1993
Gettysburg as Brig. Gen. James L. Kemper
Movie ★ 7.0
1993
SeaQuest DSV as Chief Manilow Crocker
Movie
1993
seaQuest DSV as Chief Manilow Crocker
TV ★ 7.1
1992
White Sands as Peterson
Movie ★ 5.9
1992
Movie ★ 6.0
1991
TV ★ 7.4
1990
Murder in Mississippi as Deputy Winter
Movie ★ 6.9
1990
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Twin Peaks as Reverend Clarence Brocklehurst
TV ★ 8.3
1980s 21 credits
1989
Movie ★ 5.2
1989
Quantum Leap as Sheriff Blount
TV ★ 8.0
1989
Quantum Leap as Radio Reporter
TV ★ 8.0
1988
Rain Man as (voice)
Movie ★ 7.8
1988
Movie ★ 6.5
1987
Rampage as Gene Tippetts
Movie ★ 6.0
1987
From the Hip as Mr. Wilby
Movie ★ 5.9
1987
Movie ★ 7.0
1987
Movie ★ 4.9
1986
Armed and Dangerous as 2nd Toxic Guard
Movie ★ 5.7
1984
Splash as Buckwalter
Movie ★ 6.3
1982
Movie ★ 5.8
1982
T. J. Hooker as Frank Durbin
TV ★ 6.5
1982
TV ★ 6.3
1981
Back Roads as The Father
Movie ★ 5.4
1981
History of the World: Part I as Coming Attractions
Movie ★ 6.8
1981
Falcon Crest as Boomer
TV ★ 5.7
1981
TV ★ 6.5
1981
TV ★ 7.6
1980
Alligator as Callan
Movie ★ 6.1
1970s 28 credits
1979
Hot Rod as Johnny Hurricane
Movie ★ 6.0
1979
Tales of the Unexpected as Deputy Eddie Ream
TV ★ 6.8
1979
Hart to Hart as Billy Ray Thompson
TV ★ 6.9
1979
Supertrain as Deputy Bubba
TV ★ 5.6
1978
Outside Chance as Larry O'Brien
Movie ★ 5.0
1978
Loose Shoes as Delmus
Movie ★ 3.9
1978
Movie ★ 7.2
1978
TV ★ 7.1
1978
TV ★ 7.0
1978
TV ★ 6.5
1977
Thunder and Lightning as Mercedes-Benz Salesman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1977
American Raspberry as Miracle White Announcer
Movie ★ 5.6
1977
CHiPs as DeWayne
TV ★ 6.9
1977
Grizzly Adams as Army Corporal
TV ★ 7.0
1976
Movie ★ 4.3
1976
TV ★ 6.7
1975
Movie ★ 7.5
1975
TV ★ 7.3
1974
Movie ★ 5.0
1974
Cry Panic as Grady (as Roy Applegate)
Movie ★ 6.9
1974
TV ★ 7.0
1973
The Mad Bomber as Man in Car
Movie ★ 5.2
1972
Movie ★ 5.1
1972
Fuzz as Patrolman Cramer
Movie ★ 5.5
1971
TV ★ 6.7
1960s 2 credits
1966
TV ★ 6.2
Crew Credits
1980s 1 credit
1987
Movie ★ 3.9
1970s 2 credits
1978
Loose Shoes Screenplay
Movie ★ 3.9
1975
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