John Brinkley

Born in Hartford Conn John Brinkley spent two years in the Air Force where he served in the far East Returning to New York the next few years were consumed with study at the Academy of Dramatic Arts and working professionally with the New York Shakespeare Guild and in various offBroadway productions including The Big Story After arriving in Los Angeles Brinkley almost immediately received the starring part in the legitimate stage production of A View From The Bride at the Players Ring He next costarred with Chico Marx in Fifth Season He appeared on television in such shows as Matinee Theatre and in the filmed series Annapolis The Silent Service and Perry Mason Acclaimed as one of Hollywoods top teenage actors Brinkleys versatility and talents provoked an audience reaction similar to that stimulated by the late James Dean to whom he was often compared On March 10 1958 Brinkley married Maila Nurmi of Vampira fame the couple divorced only three years later Brinkley died November 14 2012