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Ray LePere

Ray LePere

Born: 1934-09-19 • Dallas, TX

Ray LePere was an American actor best known for portraying Abraham Zapruder in Oliver Stone's 1991 film JFK. [1] Born on September 19, 1934, in Dallas, Texas, he built a career with supporting roles across film and television, often in regional productions and notable Hollywood projects. [1] His film credits include appearances in Tender Mercies (1983), Caged Fear (1991), and Perfect Profile (1989), while his television work featured roles in TV movies such as Cotton Candy (1978), Crisis at Central High (1981), and multiple episodes of the series Dallas from 1978 to 1985. [1] In addition to acting, LePere worked as a news broadcaster for KVIL radio station in Dallas and later in the communications department of the Dallas County sheriff's office. [1] He passed away on January 2, 2023, at the age of 88 after a long battle with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s. (grokpedia)

Filmography
JFK poster
JFK
1991 • Zapruder
Perfect Profile poster
Perfect Profile
1989 • Coach Bexler
Stormin' Home poster
Stormin' Home
1985 • Uncle Ernie
Tender Mercies poster
Tender Mercies
1983 • Man in Bar / Restaurant
Crisis at Central High poster
Crisis at Central High
1981 • George Truitt
Cotton Candy poster
Cotton Candy
1978 • Coach Grimes
The Seniors poster
The Seniors
1978 • Businessman