Lonny Chapman was a renowned American television actor, born on October 1, 1920, who left an indelible mark on the small screen with his impressive array of guest star appearances on numerous detective dramas. His extensive list of credits includes memorable roles on iconic shows such as Quincy, M.E., The A-Team, Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, and NYPD Blue.
Throughout his illustrious career, Chapman had the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. He made notable guest appearances on the CBS adventure/drama Harbourmaster, starring the esteemed Barry Sullivan, and on the network's anthology series The Lloyd Bridges Show.
Chapman's long-standing friendship with the talented Dennis Weaver, whom he had originally encouraged to pursue a career in show business, led to several collaborations. He appeared in multiple episodes of the popular NBC series McCloud, starring Weaver, as well as in at least one episode of the classic western series Gunsmoke, opposite Weaver.
In 1966, Chapman made a notable appearance in the episode "Lone Woman" of the NBC western series The Road West, starring Barry Sullivan. Four years later, he appeared in the episode "The Waterhole" of the short-lived Rod Taylor western series The Oregon Trail on NBC.
Chapman's remarkable body of work has been extensively documented on Wikipedia, and his contributions to the world of television are still celebrated and remembered by fans and industry professionals alike.
