Dan Tullis Jr.

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.

Dan Tullis Jr.
Born (1951-07-08) July 8, 1951
Oxnard, California, U.S.
Other namesDaniel Tullis, Dan Tullis
Alma materVentura College, California State University, Long Beach
OccupationAmerican stage, film and television actor
Years active1978-present

Biography

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.[1][2]

He was featured as the voice of the flesh-eating plant in Little Shop of Horrors, a California stage production.

Personal life

Tullis has two children: Jillian Tullis and Dan Tullis III. Both are educators.[3]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1978 Ziegfeld: The Man and His WomenStevedoreTV Movie
1986 Hill Street BluesWorker #3
1986 The A-TeamHimselfSeason 5, Ep. 3
1987 Extreme PrejudiceSgt. Luther FryFilm
1988 Under the GunGang Leader
1989 HunterWalker
1989 One of the BoysBeastmasterTV series
1989 Harlem Nights Crapshooter
1989 227Meat Hook
1990 The First Power Cop at Arrest
1990 Appearances1st DeputyTV Movie
1990 Backstreet Dreams (film)Tank
1991 BackdraftEngine 17 Firefighter (uncredited)
1992 Rachel Gunn, R.N.Dane Grey
1993 CIA Code Name: AlexaTerroristFilm
1993 Private WarsMo WilliamsVideo
1993 GeorgeMr. Jasso
1989–97 Married... with Children Officer Dan
1997 Arli$$Security Guard
1999 Home ImprovementPolice Officer
1999 The Drew Carey ShowLawyer
2001–02 Son of the BeachGuard / Prison Guard
2002–03 The DistrictCommander Young
gollark: Have you seen the existence of twitterstorms etc? Imagine that with power.
gollark: Less so given actual due process and investigation.
gollark: The law provides a relatively consistent operating environment.
gollark: You would just have to watch public opinion constantly to work out whether people were going to bee you.
gollark: That actually sounds bad, though?

References
  1. http://www.dantullisjr.zoomshare.com/0.html
  2. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/36914-Show-Boat-Sets-Sails-For-Sydney-in-March
  3. http://www.gatewayproductionarchives.com/2008/Showboat/showboat.html


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