Dan Tullis Jr.

Dan Tullis Jr.

  • Birthday: 1951-07-08
  • Place of birth: Oxnard, California, United States
  • Also know as: Daniel Tullis

Biography

Dan Tullis Jr. (born July 8, 1951) is an American actor most notable for his role as Officer Dan on the sitcom Married... with Children. He has also appeared in other shows such as The District, Home Improvement, 227 and Rachel Gunn, R.N.. He is the radio and television spokesman for SelectQuote, a life insurance company. Tullis identifies himself by name at the start of each ad so as to avoid confusion with Dennis Haysbert, the spokesman for Allstate. In 1976, he appeared with his family on the game show Family Feud. Nine years later, he appeared on Tic Tac Dough, winning more than $15,000 in cash and prizes. In 1987, Dan Tullis Jr. played the role of Sergeant 1st Class Luther Fry in the film, Extreme Prejudice; co-starring alongside Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe, and Maria Conchita Alonso. Tullis has also worked in theater. He has played Joe in Show Boat in over 18 productions worldwide, including Long Island, Europe and Australia. He was featured as the voice of the flesh-eating plant in Little Shop of Horrors, a California stage production.

Filmography

Extreme Prejudice

1987

As Sgt. Luther Fry

Under the Gun

1988

As Gang Leader

C.I.A. Code Name: Alexa

1992

As Terrorist

Appearances

1990

As 1st Deputy

Private Wars

1993

As Mo Williams

Backdraft

1991

As Engine 17 Firefighter

Backstreet Dreams

1990

As Tank

The First Power

1990

As Cop

Harlem Nights

1989

As Crapshooter

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