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Dennis Burkley was born on September 10, 1945 in Van Nuys, California, United States. Dennis Burkley was a film director, television actor and film actor. Death is recorded on July 14, 2013, at the age of 67. Education on record includes Grand Prairie High School and Texas Christian University.
My Take
Dennis Burkley is the kind of character actor I deeply respect. You may not recall the name, but the moment he appears as Principal Moss in King of the Hill, recognition clicks. Across four decades from his California roots, he anchored films and shows as a reliable, scene-grounding presence rather than a headliner. To me, that's a harder and more honorable craft than chasing leads. He passed in 2013, but the absence of flashy awards matters less than the fact that audiences kept welcoming his face. Longevity and warmth are their own quiet kind of acclaim, and he earned plenty.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dennis Burkley
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・バークリー
- Reading
- でにす・ばーくりー
- Born
- September 10, 1945 – July 14, 2013
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Van Nuys, California, United States
- Occupation
- film director / television actor / film actor / voice actor / screenwriter
2. Background
- High school
- Grand Prairie High School
- University
- Texas Christian University
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.dennisburkley.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis%20Burkley
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1189009
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dennis Burkley born?
Born September 10, 1945.
When did Dennis Burkley die?
Died July 14, 2013, aged 67.
Where was Dennis Burkley from?
Dennis Burkley was from Van Nuys, California, United States.
What did Dennis Burkley do?
Dennis Burkley worked as film director, television actor, film actor, voice actor, screenwriter.
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