Brian Wimmer Net Worth
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Updated on January 14, 2026
Brian Wimmer net worth is
$100,000
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Brian Wimmer (born October 1, 1959) is an American actor. He is probably best known for his role as Cpl. Boonie Lanier in the TV series China Beach, which ran from 1988 until 1991. He also regularly appeared on Flipper (1995-1996) and had roles in TV shows such as ER (1996) and The Fugitive (2001). He participated in the last Battle of the Network Stars (1988). Starred in film Beneath Loch Ness (2001). | Net Worth | $100,000 |
| Date Of Birth | October 1, 1959 |
| Place Of Birth | Orem, Utah, USA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Miscellaneous Crew |
| Nicknames | Brian Wimmer, Wimmer, Brian |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Is the founder and film festival director of "X-Dance" which is in its 6th year. X-Dance, is the action sports-version of Sundance. Brian is also a friends with Robert Redford. |
| 2 | Married, he enjoys skiing, fly fishing, snowboarding, horseback riding. |
| 3 | Played the lead role for the revamped and syndicated Flipper (1995) series starring as Dr. Keith Ricks in the show, the son of Brian Kelly's Porter Ricks character in the original. Brian stayed with the series for only the first season. |
| 4 | His first leading role in the ABC Movie of the Week What Price Victory (1988), in which he portrayed an illiterate football player who gets into a good school based on his athletic abilities, led to Brian being offered the major role on China Beach (1988). |
| 5 | Was working as a production assistant on the popular film Footloose (1984) when he landed a small part in the movie and found himself hooked. |
| 6 | Directed, as well as acted with, future mega-star Jessica Alba when she was 15 years old. |
| 7 | Was acting school classmates with actor/director George Clooney. Appeared as a guest star in Season 3 of ER (1994), but was not in any scenes with Clooney. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haunt | 2014 | Alan Asher | |
| Shades of Treason | 2012 | Frank Lindh | |
| 6 Guns | 2010 | Video | Will Stevens |
| Justin Time | 2010 | Uncle Heath | |
| The Yankles | 2009 | Charlie Jones | |
| Once Upon a Summer | 2009 | ||
| House of Fears | 2007 | Mark | |
| Moola | 2007 | Robert Lawson | |
| Tears of a King | 2007 | Sam Phillips | |
| Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy | 2006 | Butch Cassidy | |
| Jack's Law | 2006 | Nick | |
| The Garden | 2006 | David | |
| The Music Inside | 2005 | Jack | |
| Attack of the Sabertooth | 2005 | TV Movie | Brian |
| Thicker Than Water | 2005 | TV Movie | Sam Nelson |
| Heart of the Storm | 2004 | TV Movie | Wayne Broadbeck |
| Going to the Mat | 2004 | TV Movie | Tom Newfield |
| Reeseville | 2003 | Jason Buchanan | |
| Beneath Loch Ness | 2001 | Case | |
| The Fugitive | 2001 | TV Series | Tucker Frederickson |
| Jericho | 2000 | Dead Miner | |
| Strange World | 2000 | TV Series | |
| Children of the Struggle | 1999 | John Glass | |
| BitterSweet | 1999 | Video | Jed |
| Final Justice | 1998 | TV Movie | Mark Sherman |
| One Hot Summer Night | 1998 | TV Movie | Richard Linsky |
| Jitters | 1997 | TV Movie | Evan Moore |
| ER | 1996 | TV Series | Mickey |
| The Maddening | 1996 | David Osborne | |
| Flipper | 1995-1996 | TV Series | Dr. Keith Ricks |
| Tank Girl | 1995 | Richard | |
| Lipstick Camera | 1994 | Flynn Dailey | |
| Dead Badge | 1994 | Dan Sampson | |
| Floundering | 1994 | Hunk | |
| Blue Flame | 1993 | Flemming | |
| Tales from the Crypt | 1993 | TV Series | Kevin |
| Kiss of a Killer | 1993 | TV Movie | Gary |
| Honor Thy Mother | 1992 | TV Movie | Det. Murphy |
| Late for Dinner | 1991 | Willie Husband | |
| China Beach | 1988-1991 | TV Series | Cpl. Boonie Lanier |
| The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid | 1990 | TV Movie | Alex Dante |
| Dangerous Pursuit | 1990 | TV Movie | Frank |
| Under the Boardwalk | 1988 | Cage | |
| What Price Victory | 1988 | TV Movie | Denzil Ray |
| Billionaire Boys Club | 1987 | TV Movie | Cop (uncredited) |
| Less Than Zero | 1987 | Trent | |
| A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge | 1985 | Do-Gooder | |
| Footloose | 1984 | Bit Part (uncredited) | |
| Days of Our Lives | 1965 | TV Series | Dean (1987) |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flipper | 1996 | TV Series 1 episode |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footloose | 1984 | production assistant - uncredited |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatever Happened To? | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Dramatic Series |
| Battle of the Network Stars XIX | 1988 | TV Special | Himself - ABC Team |
Archive Footage
Known for movies
China Beach (1988-1991)
as Cpl. Boonie Lanier
Flipper (1995-1996)
as Dr. Keith Ricks
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
as Do-Gooder
Tank Girl (1995)
as Richard