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Having primarily acted in dramas, Sutton's breakthrough role was on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., a 1964 episode of The Andy Griffith Show, in which he played the cynical and easily exasperated Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter opposite Jim Nabors' character Gomer Pyle.
Sutton's most feared, ulcer-inducing on-camera nemesis would be none other than one of TV's gentlest souls ever--Mayberry's own lovable gas station attendant Gomer Pyle.
- October 23, 1923
- June 28, 1974
Frank Sutton was an American actor, best known for playing ‘Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter’ in the series ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.’ Born and raised in Clarksville, Tennessee, Frank became interested in acting at a tender age. He started acting in dramas at the age of 9.
Apr 22, 2024 · Frank Sutton played the role of Sergeant Vince Carter on Gomer Pyle: USMC, The Andy Griffith Show spin-off, from 1964 to 1969. Sutton's character was tough, militant and sometimes even a bit cold-hearted. In real life, however, Sutton was more reserved, analytical and joyful.
Actor: Gomer Pyle: USMC. As the brash and bruising tough guy with wide, flaring nostrils, compact features and boorish, bullying personality, you could have placed bets that anyone who had the guts to go nose-to-nose against crew cut-wearing badger Frank Sutton had better be one tough order.
- January 1, 1
- Clarksville, Tennessee, USA
- January 1, 1
- Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Frank Sutton played the Marine sergeant who always yelled at Gomer Pyle. His hometown immortalized him with a bronze statue in his familiar pose.
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Here's a peek into the very inspiring life of actor Frank Sutton who played Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter on the popular CBS TV show, Gomer Pyle USMC.
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