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Perry King

Perry King

Director & actor · born 30 April 1948 · Alliance, Ohio, USA

Perry King, born Perry Firestone King, made his film debut, aged around 23, in the 1972 film Slaughterhouse-Five. In 1975, he portrayed Hammond Maxwell in the exploitation film Mandingo. Since the 1970s, he has appeared in dozens of feature films, television series and television movies. He auditioned for the role of Han Solo in Star Wars, but the role ultimately went to Harrison Ford. However, he played the character in the radio adaptations of Star Wars and both its sequels.

In 1984, King was nominated for a Golden Globe award for his role in the TV movie The Hasty Heart. That same year, he landed the role of Cody Allen on the series Riptide.

Where to start: The Day After Tomorrow (2004).

As director 1

As actor 60

TV shows 26

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Perry King movie?

By viewer score, The Day After Tomorrow (2004) at 6.6/10.

What are Perry King’s most popular movies?

The Day After Tomorrow, Class of 1984, Slaughterhouse-Five.

How many movies has Perry King made?

61 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 60 as actor.

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