Raised in Joplin, Missouri

Co-starred on Broadway in "Come Back, Little Sheba"; later toured in the part

Signed to a contract by Universal; dropped after one year

Feature debut, "The Raiders"

Had early TV appearance in an episode of "Dragnet"

Co-starred as Chester Goode on the CBS Western "Gunsmoke"; won Emmy

Offered a fine supporting turn as a very nervous motel clerk in "Touch of Evil"

Made unsold musical pilot "TV Tonight"; sang and danced in the program

Starred in the title role of "Kentucky Jones" (NBC)

Appeared in feature film "Gentle Giant"

Starred in CBS series "Gentle Ben", based on the feature "Gentle Giant"

Had title role of "McCloud" (NBC)

Made TV-movie debut, "Duel", directed by Stephen Spielberg

Starred opposite Debbie Reynolds in the feature thriller "What's the Matter With Helen?"

Cast as Abraham Lincoln in "The Great Man's Whiskers" (NBC)

Released album, "Dennis Weaver"

Appeared in the NBC miniseries "Centennial"

Starred in the title role of the ABC series "Stone"

Headed cast of the CBS drama "Emerald Point, N.A.S."

Played title role, "Buck James" (ABC)

Hosted the syndicated series "Backstage at the Zoo"

Appeared in TNT TV remake of "The Virginian"

Had recurring role on the ABC summer series "The Beast"