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Brian Wimmer

Full / Real Name: Brian L. Wimmer
Born: 01 October 1959 (65 years old)
Gender: Male

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Brian Wimmer is an American actor best known for his starring role as Cpl. Boonie Lanier in the television drama series China Beach, from 1988-1991.

His film appearances include Footloose, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Part II: Freddy's Revenge, Less than Zero, Under the Boardwalk, Late for Dinner, Floundering, Lipstick Camera, Blue Flame, Dead Badge, Tank Girl, The Maddening, BitterSweet, Children of the Struggle and Beneath Loch Ness.

His television appearances include China Beach, ER and Flipper.

Wimmer married Liza Utter on 31 December, 1996.


Television Roles

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Character

Cpl. Boonie Lanier

Cpl. Boonie Lanier

Cpl. Boonie Lanier

Cpl. Boonie Lanier

Mickey


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