James A. Luisi (November 2, 1928 - June 7, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and actor. Luisi is perhaps best known for his role as Lt. Doug Chapman during Seasons 3 through 6 of the television series The Rockford Files.
Career
Born in East Harlem, New York City, Luisi attended Saint Francis College on a basketball scholarship before playing with the Baltimore Bullets from 1953 to 1954. At 6'2" (1.88 m) and 180 lb (82 kg), he played guard. Luisi then attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and appeared on Broadway in productions of Alfie and Do I Hear a Waltz?, and the original 1966 production of Sweet Charity.[1]
Luisi went on to appear in various television programs such as Naked City, Adam-12, The Rookies, Kojak and Barnaby Jones. In 1976, he won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of George Washington in the 1975 miniseries First Ladies Diaries: Martha Washington. After his Emmy win, Luisi had guest roles on Matt Houston, Days of Our Lives, L.A. Law and Silk Stalkings. He also had roles in several films including Norma Rae (1979) and Star 80 (1983).
James Luisi
Born James A. Luisi
November 2, 1928(1928-11-02)
East Harlem, New York, USA
Died June 7, 2002(2002-06-07) (aged 73)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Other names Jim Luisi
Occupation Former NBA player, actor
Years active 1961–1999
Spouse Georgia Phillips (1961–2002)
Luisi spielte früher professionell Basketball? WOW, wußte ich noch gar nicht!
In seinem ersten Auftritt in der Serie war er noch nicht als Lt. Doug Chapman zu sehen, sondern als skrupelloser Kredithai Burt Stryker
Aus "Traue keinem Anwalt!" (S02E17)
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Luisi's erster Auftritt als Lt. Doug Chapman - aus "Dunkle Zeiten für Hellseher" (S03E02)
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Aus "Hochzeit auf armenisch" (S03E08)
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Wieder ein grimmiger Chapman...wenn er Jim sieht :D
Aus "Immer Ärger mit Warren" (S03E11)
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Aus "Eine Hand wäscht die andere"
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Aus dem 3. Reunion Film "Teuflisches Komplott"
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Aus dem 5. Reunionfilom "Falsche Freunde"
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