Flipper：Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by

Ricou Browning
(37 episodes, 1964-1967): Stanley Z. Cherry
(8 episodes, 1965): Joe Gannon
(8 episodes, 1966-1967): Paul Landres
(6 episodes, 1965-1966): Hollingsworth Morse
(5 episodes, 1964-1965): Leon Benson
(5 episodes, 1964): Andrew Marton
(5 episodes, 1965): Frank McDonald
(4 episodes, 1964-1965): Marshall Thompson
(4 episodes, 1965): Herman Hoffman
(2 episodes, 1964): Brian Kelly
(2 episodes, 1966-1967): Edward Haldeman
(2 episodes, 1967)

Series Writing Credits

Maria Little
(writer) (25 episodes, 1965-1967): Maria Little
(written by) (7 episodes, 1965): Maria Little
(teleplay and story) (3 episodes, 1965): Maria Little
(teleplay) (3 episodes, 1965-1966): Maria Little
(39 episodes, 1965-1967): Jack Cowden
(creator) (27 episodes, 1964-1965): Jack Cowden
(written by) (4 episodes, 1964-1965): Jack Cowden
(created by) (3 episodes, 1964): Jack Cowden
(story) (3 episodes, 1965): Jack Cowden
(writer) (2 episodes, 1966): Ricou Browning
(creator) (27 episodes, 1964-1965): Ricou Browning
(created by) (3 episodes, 1964): Ricou Browning
(story) (3 episodes, 1965): Ricou Browning
(written by) (2 episodes, 1964-1965): Ricou Browning
(writer) (1 episode, 1966): James Buxbaum
(writer) (7 episodes, 1966-1967): James Buxbaum
(written by) (5 episodes, 1965): James Buxbaum
(story) (3 episodes, 1965): Peter Dixon
(writer) (5 episodes, 1966-1967): Peter Dixon
(teleplay) (3 episodes, 1964): Peter Dixon
(story) (2 episodes, 1964): Peter Dixon
(teleplay and story) (1 episode, 1966): Peter Dixon
(written by) (1 episode, 1964): Monroe Manning
(writer) (7 episodes, 1965-1967): Monroe Manning
(story) (1 episode, 1966): Monroe Manning
(teleplay and story) (1 episode, 1965): Laird Koenig
(writer) (5 episodes, 1966-1967): Laird Koenig
(teleplay) (1 episode, 1966): Laird Koenig
(written by) (1 episode, 1964): Stanley H. Silverman
(writer) (6 episodes, 1966-1967): Stanley H. Silverman
(teleplay by) (1 episode, 1964): Orville H. Hampton
(teleplay) (3 episodes, 1964): Orville H. Hampton
(written by) (3 episodes, 1964-1965): Lee Erwin
(teleplay) (3 episodes, 1964-1965): Lee Erwin
(written by) (2 episodes, 1964): Art Arthur
(written by) (2 episodes, 1964-1965): Art Arthur
(story by) (1 episode, 1964): Art Arthur
(teleplay) (1 episode, 1966): Ernest Spaulding
(written by) (2 episodes, 1964): Ernest Spaulding
(teleplay and story) (1 episode, 1966): Leonard B. Kaufman
(story) (1 episode, 1965): Leonard B. Kaufman
(teleplay and story) (1 episode, 1966): Leonard B. Kaufman
(writer) (1 episode, 1966): Arthur Weiss
(writer) (3 episodes, 1965-1966): Robert Lees
(writer) (3 episodes, 1966-1967): Jess Carneol
(writer) (1 episode, 1965): Jess Carneol
(written by) (1 episode, 1964): Kay Lenard
(writer) (1 episode, 1965): Kay Lenard
(written by) (1 episode, 1964): Ivan Tors
(story) (2 episodes, 1964-1965): Richard Tuber
(writer) (1 episode, 1965): Richard Tuber
(written by) (1 episode, 1965): Alan Caillou
(teleplay) (1 episode, 1964): Arthur Richards
(story) (1 episode, 1964): Robert Sabaroff
(story) (1 episode, 1964): David C. Bruce
(writer) (1 episode, 1965): Donn Mullally
(story) (1 episode, 1965): Donn Mullally
(teleplay) (1 episode, 1965): E.M. Parsons
(teleplay) (1 episode, 1965): Sylvie Drake
(writer) (1 episode, 1966): Art Gilmore
(narration by) (1 episode, 1966)

Series Cast

Brian Kelly
Â Porter Ricks 88 episodes, 1964-1967: Luke Halpin
Â Sandy Ricks 88 episodes, 1964-1967: Tommy Norden
Â Bud Ricks 88 episodes, 1964-1967: Flipper
Â Flipper / ... 88 episodes, 1964-1967: Peter Van Zyl
Â Swimmer 15 episodes, 1967: Ulla StrÃ¶mstedt
Â Ulla Norstrand 12 episodes, 1965-1966: Courtney Brown
Â McCoy's Mate / ... 6 episodes, 1964-1965: Eric Applewhite
Â Sheriff / ... 7 episodes, 1965-1967: Andy Devine
Â Hap Gorman / ... 5 episodes, 1964-1965: Pat Henning
Â Sean McCoy / ... 5 episodes, 1965-1967: Tony Gulliver
Â Charlie / ... 4 episodes, 1965-1967: Cheryl Miller
Â Bonnie McCoy 4 episodes, 1965: Jeff Jones
Â Customer / ... 4 episodes, 1966: Mal Jones
Â Peterson / ... 4 episodes, 1965-1966: Dan Chandler
Â Warden Dennis 4 episodes, 1964-1965: Jerry Newby
Â Ed Belden / ... 3 episodes, 1965-1966: Ben Hawkins
Â Zoo Man / ... 2 episodes, 1965-1966: Charles G. Martin
Â Dr. James / ... 3 episodes, 1965-1967: George-Ann Williamson
Â Rita Ellis / ... 3 episodes, 1966: Frank Schuller
Â Pilot of Plane / ... 3 episodes, 1964-1967: Frank Logan
Â Commander Brownell / ... 3 episodes, 1965-1966: Warren Day
Â Chuck / ... 3 episodes, 1965-1967: Reed Parham
Â Ben / ... 3 episodes, 1965-1967: Guy Rennie
Â Simpson 3 episodes, 1965: Bill Higbie
Â Man in Crowd 1 episode, 1965: Mart Hulswit
Â Dan Healy / ... 2 episodes, 1964-1966: Stephen Liss
Â Stevie Reynolds 2 episodes, 1965-1966: Burt Reynolds
Â Al Bardeman 2 episodes, 1965: Ron Hayes
Â Mac (Pilot) 2 episodes, 1965: Fred Silber
Â Dan / ... 2 episodes, 1966-1967: Daniel J. Travanti
Â Commander Willard 2 episodes, 1966: Huntz Hall
Â Barney 2 episodes, 1966: Trevor Bardette
Â Luigi 2 episodes, 1966: Thomas Hill
Â Ted Marlowe 2 episodes, 1966: John Kerr
Â Keller 2 episodes, 1967: Stuart Goetz
Â Dirk 2 episodes, 1967: Joe Morrison
Â Captain Harvey / ... 2 episodes, 1965-1967: Dan White
Â Captain Bender 2 episodes, 1965: William Jordan
Â Eric Tilton / ... 2 episodes, 1966: Thomas Hunter
Â Dave Ellery 2 episodes, 1966: Bill Wohrman
Â Hal / ... 2 episodes, 1966: Ira Robbins
Â Jed Landis / ... 2 episodes, 1966: Margaret Hayes
Â Congresswoman Helen Browning 2 episodes, 1964: Chris Charney
Â Liz 2 episodes, 1967: Dick Lynn
Â Construction Boss 2 episodes, 1967: Tommy Lane
Â Nick / ... 2 episodes, 1964-1966: Barbara Feldon
Â Erna Morley 2 episodes, 1964: Robertson White
Â Capt. Jordan Loomis / ... 2 episodes, 1965-1967: Richard O'Barry
Â Sam / ... 2 episodes, 1965-1966: Al Leibert
Â Lars Rasmussen 2 episodes, 1965: Karen Steele
Â Fran Whitman 2 episodes, 1967: Ricou Browning
Â 'The Monster' / ... 2 episodes, 1965: Templeton Fox
Â Mrs. Maguire 2 episodes, 1967: Richard Duemmling
Â Boy on Dock / ... 2 episodes, 1965-1966: Jon Cypher
Â Jim Lorman 1 episode, 1964: John Abbott
Â Professor Marvello 1 episode, 1964: Diana Douglas
Â Mrs. Granville 1 episode, 1964: Jan Harrison
Â Joanna 1 episode, 1964: John Lasell
Â Dr. Rothwell 1 episode, 1964: Diana Van der Vlis
Â Kathryn Terrence 1 episode, 1964: William Traylor
Â Dr. Darmon 1 episode, 1964: Ken Drake
Â Dorrie Stone 1 episode, 1964: Phil Vandervort
Â Mike Belden 1 episode, 1964: Dino Tarronova
Â Alexis Demopoulos 1 episode, 1964: James Best
Â Dr. Peter Kellwin 1 episode, 1965: Bo Svenson
Â Harry Hobson 1 episode, 1965: Julie Sommars
Â Tina's Mother 1 episode, 1965: Wende Wagner
Â Ella Bailey 1 episode, 1965: Marshall Thompson
Â Dr. William Tollner 1 episode, 1965: Karl Held
Â Alan Bentley 1 episode, 1965: Joseph Gallison
Â Joe Malison 1 episode, 1965: Robert Wolders
Â Captain Johnson 1 episode, 1965: Aline Towne
Â Jean Hallson 1 episode, 1965: Betsy Jones-Moreland
Â Lynn Borden 1 episode, 1965: Ben Kukoff
Â Captain West 1 episode, 1965: Dan Frazer
Â Inspector of Parks Gorden 1 episode, 1966: Martin E. Brooks
Â Kent 1 episode, 1966: Oswaldo Calvo
Â Tio Ramon 1 episode, 1966: Susan Abbott
Â Janie Mathews 1 episode, 1966: George Ebeling
Â Captain Peabody 1 episode, 1966: Jack Becerra
Â Fisherman 1 episode, 1966: Marty Silber
Â Shorty Meyers 1 episode, 1966: Martin Sheen
Â Phil Adams 1 episode, 1967: Gloria DeHaven
Â Mrs. Sharp 1 episode, 1967: Robin Mattson
Â Robin James 1 episode, 1967: Doris Dowling
Â Aunt Martha 1 episode, 1967: James Patterson
Â Scott Emson 1 episode, 1967: Jean-Pierre Aumont
Â Guy Courtney 1 episode, 1967: Allan Frank
Â Dr. Murdock 1 episode, 1967: Chip Haldeman
Â Diver 1 episode, 1967: Jessica Walter
Â Elena Darmon 1 episode, 1964: Lynda Day George
Â Linda Granville 1 episode, 1964: Michael Conrad
Â Conlon 1 episode, 1964: Michael Masters
Â Pete 1 episode, 1964: Cal Bellini
Â Tommie Demopoulos 1 episode, 1964: Frank Schofield
Â Dr. Koenig 1 episode, 1964: Linda Bennett
Â 'Grandma' Hadley 1 episode, 1964: M'el Dowd
Â Amy Field 1 episode, 1964: Robert Reilly
Â Dick 1 episode, 1964: Matt Crowley
Â Parkey 1 episode, 1964: Duke Farley
Â Kyle Stewart 1 episode, 1964: Lee Phillips
Â Dick Johnson 1 episode, 1964: John Castle
Â Wilson 1 episode, 1965: John Lupton
Â Carl Borden 1 episode, 1965: Jack Carr
Â Monty Lucius 1 episode, 1965: Bob O'Connell
Â Mr. Webson 1 episode, 1965: Mike Keene
Â Dr. Paul Drew 1 episode, 1965: Ronald von Klaussen
Â Glenn Hallson 1 episode, 1965: Heather MacRae
Â Anne 1 episode, 1966: Randy Kuhl
Â Jimmy Healy 1 episode, 1966: Steve Gonzales
Â Pedrito 1 episode, 1966: Jose Luis Greco
Â Prince Kaza 1 episode, 1966: Jim Paul Eilers
Â Dr. Brummel 1 episode, 1966: Steve Gellar
Â Howie 1 episode, 1966: Clark Dickson
Â Chief Petty Officer 1 episode, 1966: Jack Kersten
Â Joe 1 episode, 1966: Dolores Kirby
Â Mrs. Tremaine 1 episode, 1966: David Soul
Â Dennis Blake 1 episode, 1967: George De Vries
Â George Meeker 1 episode, 1967: Chuck August
Â Man Diver 1 episode, 1967: Peter J. Welsh
Â Official 1 episode, 1967: Pat Minor
Â Diver's Wife 1 episode, 1967: John McGovern
Â Constable Peters 1 episode, 1964: Monroe Myers
Â Anthony Dauber 1 episode, 1964: Bob Sipes
Â Helicopter Crew Chief 1 episode, 1964: Rene Burau
Â Tim Johnson 1 episode, 1964: Jason Greene
Â Sam Field 1 episode, 1964: Denise Nickerson
Â Tina 1 episode, 1965: Gil Frye
Â Manuel 1 episode, 1965: Patty Glander
Â Teenage Girl 1 episode, 1965: Rick Picerno
Â Hanes 1 episode, 1965: Jim Paul Ellers
Â Joe 1 episode, 1965: Dorothy Wilson
Â Joanne Thomas 1 episode, 1965: Marty Ryan
Â Scuba Diver 1 episode, 1965: Dyke Davis
Â Swifty 1 episode, 1965: Fred Burrell
Â Dr. Osborne 1 episode, 1966: Frank Cousins
Â Foreman 1 episode, 1966: Big John
Â Matt Farnley 1 episode, 1966: Barbara Biggart
Â Norma Anderson 1 episode, 1966: Curtis Tanberg
Â Stan 1 episode, 1966: Adrienne Bourbeau
Â Mrs. Martin 1 episode, 1967: Rey Baumel
Â Capt. Jonathan West 1 episode, 1967: Toni Camel
Â Woman Diver 1 episode, 1967: Bert Williams
Â Jack 1 episode, 1965: Fred Kelly
Â Petty Officer 1 episode, 1965: Ivy Thayer
Â Imogene Pratt 1 episode, 1965: Earl Mackin
Â Swimmer 1 episode, 1965: Dorreen Bernhardt
Â Susan 1 episode, 1966: Tony Pearl
Â Mr. Martin 1 episode, 1967: Lee Hanna
Â Circus Advance Man 1 episode, 1965: Gil Soule
Â Nate 1 episode, 1967: Helen Norden
Â Small Girl 1 episode, 1965: Jay Laskay
Â Lloyd Desco 1 episode, 1967: Joey Carter
Â Mr. Jones 1 episode, 1965: Ruth Nadel
Â Mrs. Jones 1 episode, 1965: Mel Pape
Â Mr. Murphy 1 episode, 1966: David Bilodeau
Â Fatso Cummings 1 episode, 1966: Bruce Kushner
Â Small Boy 1 episode, 1966: Janice Day
Â Mrs. Grover 1 episode, 1966: Judy the Chimpanzee
Â Judy (uncredited) 3 episodes, 1965: Pete
Â Pelican (uncredited) 2 episodes, 1965: Sparky
Â Seal (uncredited) 1 episode, 1965: Leo
Â Lion (uncredited) 1 episode, 1965: Billy
Â Ocelot (uncredited) 1 episode, 1965

Series Produced by

Ivan Tors
executive producer / producer (88 episodes, 1964-1967): James Buxbaum
producer (58 episodes, 1965-1967): Ricou Browning
associate producer: in charge of underwater operations (30 episodes, 1964-1965): Joe Gannon
associate producer (30 episodes, 1965-1966): Edward Haldeman
co-producer (26 episodes, 1966-1967): Leon Benson
producer / producer (9 episodes, 1964): Andrew Marton
producer (3 episodes, 1965): Leonard B. Kaufman
producer (uncredited) (5 episodes, 1964)

Series Music by

Henry Vars
(53 episodes, 1964-1966): Samuel Matlovsky
(28 episodes, 1966-1967): Ruby Raksin
(15 episodes, 1966)

Series Cinematography by

Howard Winner
(49 episodes, 1965-1967): Clifford H. Poland Jr.
(29 episodes, 1964-1965): Lamar Boren
(7 episodes, 1964): Edmund Gibson
(3 episodes, 1967)

Series Editing by

Charles Craft
(28 episodes, 1964-1966): Stan Gilbert
(26 episodes, 1964-1967): Erwin Dumbrille
(15 episodes, 1966-1967): John B. Woelz
(14 episodes, 1964-1965): Warren Adams
(6 episodes, 1964-1966): Harold V. McKenzie
(4 episodes, 1964-1965): John A. Martinelli
(3 episodes, 1967): Robert Paltz
(1 episode, 1967)

Series Production Management

Ben Chapman
production supervisor / production executive (60 episodes, 1964-1966): Stanley Colbert
executive in charge of production (26 episodes, 1966-1967): Edward Haldeman
unit manager (22 episodes, 1965-1966): Erwin Dumbrille
post-production supervisor (10 episodes, 1966-1967): Stan Gilbert
post-production supervisor (3 episodes, 1967)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Gerry Rich
assistant director (47 episodes, 1965-1967): Edward Haldeman
assistant director (38 episodes, 1964-1966): Gordon McLean
assistant director (30 episodes, 1965-1967): Gayle DeCamp
assistant director (21 episodes, 1966-1967): Ben Chapman
assistant director (13 episodes, 1965): Steve Barnett
assistant director (7 episodes, 1965-1967): Frank Simpson
assistant director (3 episodes, 1967)

Series Art Department

Harold Collins
carpenter (88 episodes, 1964-1967)

Series Sound Department

Howard Warren
sound recorder / sound recordist / recording supervisor (88 episodes, 1964-1967): Franklin Milton
recording supervisor (59 episodes, 1964-1966): Van Allen James
sound editor (uncredited) (88 episodes, 1964-1967)

Series Stunts

Denis Weaver Sr.
stunt double: Luke Halpin (uncredited) (1 episode, 1966)

Series Camera and Electrical Department

James Latham
grip (73 episodes, 1965-1967): Jordan Klein Sr.
director of underwater photography (46 episodes, 1964-1966): Lamar Boren
director of underwater photography (28 episodes, 1966-1967)

Series Editorial Department

John D. Dunning
supervising film editor / editoral supervisor (59 episodes, 1964-1966)

Series Music Department

Henry Vars
composer: theme music / composer: "Flipper" theme / conductor (88 episodes, 1964-1967): 'By' Dunham
composer: theme music / composer: "Flipper" theme (83 episodes, 1964-1967): Al Mack
music supervisor (59 episodes, 1964-1966): Frankie Randall
singer: theme song (5 episodes, 1965)

Series Script and Continuity Department

Maria Little
story executive (2 episodes, 1964)

Series Additional Crew

Maria Little
story executive (59 episodes, 1964-1966): Norman Siegel
assistant to executive producer / assistant: Ivan Tors / assistant to Ivan Tors (56 episodes, 1964-1966): Joe Gannon
assistant to producer / production assistant (30 episodes, 1964-1965): Jack Cowden
assistant to producer (30 episodes, 1965-1966): Ben Chapman
production executive (1 episode, 1964): Ralph Helfer
animal supervisor: Africa U.S.A. [us] (uncredited) (5 episodes, 1965-1966)

Series Thanks

Irvin Stephens
acknowledgment: we offer our appreciation and gratitude for their cooperation, U. S. Coast Guard, Seventh Coast Guard District, Miami, Florida (1 episode, 1964)