
Person
Ray LePere
Acting · 1934–2023 · Dallas, TX
Biography
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)
Known for

JFK
Zapruder

Tender Mercies
Man in Bar / Restaurant

Crisis at Central High
George Truitt

The Seniors
Businessman

Stormin' Home
Uncle Ernie

Cotton Candy
Coach Grimes

Perfect Profile
Coach Bexler
Filmography
- 1991JFKZapruder
- 1989Perfect ProfileCoach Bexler
- 1985Stormin' HomeUncle Ernie
- 1983Tender MerciesMan in Bar / Restaurant
- 1981Crisis at Central HighGeorge Truitt
- 1978Cotton CandyCoach Grimes
- 1978The SeniorsBusinessman
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