Tony Pyle: Everything About Denver Pyle’s Son

Tony Pyle is the son of Denver Dell Pyle. The father of Tony was an American film and television actor and director. Denver was known to have often portrayed either authority figures, or gruff, and demanding father figures. He appeared in several notable films and television series. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame just weeks before he died.

Tony Pyle: Bio Summary

Who Is Denver Pyle’s Son, Tony Pyle?

Tony Pyle was born in the year 1957 but the exact month and day he was born is unknown. He is 66 years old as of 2023. Denver Dell Pyle (May 11, 1920 – December 25, 1997) and Marilee Carpenter (29 August 1924 – 2 January 2010) were his parents. His father was an actor and director while his mother was a production assistant at 20th Century Fox and a homemaker.

Tony Pyle is not the only child of his parents. He has one brother called David Pyle. David was born in the year 1956. Tony and his older brother David have a close relationship. Tony’s stepmother became Tippie X. Johnston after his father married her. Tippie and Tony’s father Denver Pyle remained married until Denver passed away.

Tony’s childhood experiences are unknown. His paternal grandparents were Ben H. Pyle and Maude Pyle. His grandfather Ben was a farmer. His paternal uncle Willis Pyle was an animator known for his work with Walt Disney Animation Studios and UPA. Information regarding Tony’s education is not in the spotlight.

What Tony Pyle does for a living isn’t known however, it is believed that Tony is an independent man and is involved in a good profession. It is unknown if Tony has his own family or not. He hasn’t shared the names of his ex-wife (s) or even ex-girlfriend (s). It is not known if he is currently dating or married. His father Denver Pyle has been married twice.

Denver Pyle married Tony’s mother Marilee Carpenter on August 8, 1955, but their marriage ended in a divorce in the year 1970. Denver then married Tony’s stepmother Tippie Xan Johnston on November 5, 1983. Denver and Tippie remained married until Denver died in 1997. Denver was best known for several TV roles from the 1960s through the 1980s.

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Tony Pyle’s father Denver Pyle was known for appearing in films such as “The Flying Saucer”, “Captain China”, “Million Dollar Pursuit”, “The Hills of Utah”, “Man from the Black Hills”, “The Maverick”, “Rebel City”, “Texas Bad Man”, “Ride Clear of Diablo”, “The Yellow Mountain”, “Rage at Dawn”, “To Hell and Back”, “Please Murder Me!”, “Gun Duel in Durango”, and “The Horse Soldiers”.

Denver has also appeared in other films including “The Alamo”, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”, “Geronimo”, “Terrified”, “Mail Order Bride”, “Shenandoah”, “The Great Race”, “Gunpoint”, “Welcome to Hard Times”, “Tammy and the Millionaire”, “Bonnie and Clyde”, “Bandolero!”, “Something Big”, “The Legend of Hillbilly John”, “Cahill U.S. Marshal”, “Escape to Witch Mountain”, “Welcome to L.A.”, and “Delta Fever”.

For television, Denver’s credits include “The Cisco Kid”, “The Roy Rogers Show”, “The Range Rider”, “Annie Oakley”, “The Gene Autry Show”, “The Adventures of Kit Carson”, “Public Defender”, “You Are There”, “The Lone Ranger”, ” “Crossroads”, “Fury”, “The Restless Gun”, “26 Men”, “Bold Venture”, “Overland Trail”, “The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp”, and “Have Gun – Will Travel”.

Denver Pyle made several appearances as Briscoe Darling, on The Andy Griffith Show. He appeared as Buck Webb in the series The Doris Day Show. He was Uncle Jesse in the series The Dukes of Hazzard. He served as a director of the television series “Death Valley Days”, “The Doris Day Show”, and “The Dukes of Hazzard”.

Tony Pyle Has Lost Both Parents

Tony Pyle’s parents Denver Pyle and his ex-wife Marilee Carpenter are no longer alive. His famous father Denver was killed by lung cancer on Christmas Day, December 25, 1997, in Burbank, California, U.S. He was 77 years old at the time he passed away. A memorial service was held on January 6, 1998, at First Baptist Church in Waxahachie, Texas.

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Tony Pyle’s father Denver Pyle is buried in an unmarked grave at the Forreston Cemetery, in Forreston, Ellis County, Texas, USA. Tony’s mother Marilee Carpenter also died on 2 January 2010, when she was 85 years of age. She died in Balboa Island, Orange County, California, USA, and was buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, in Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA.