Alan Autry
American football player, politician and actor (born 1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carlos Alan Autry Jr. (also known for a time as Carlos Brown; born July 31, 1952), is an American actor, politician, and former National Football League (NFL) player. During his brief football career, he was known as Carlos Brown.
Alan Autry | |
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23rd Mayor of Fresno | |
In office January 5, 2001 – January 6, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Jim Patterson |
Succeeded by | Ashley Swearengin |
Personal details | |
Born | Carlos Alan Autry Jr. (1952-07-31) July 31, 1952 (age 71) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Vicky Brown
(m. 1980; div. 1986)Kimberlee Autry (m. 1994) |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Fresno, California, U.S. |
Occupation | NFL football player, actor, radio host, politician |
Autry played the role of Captain Bubba Skinner on the NBC, and later CBS, television drama series In the Heat of the Night, starring Carroll O'Connor. He has also appeared in films and other television shows. In November 2000, he was elected mayor of Fresno, California, and served for two four-year terms through January 2009. From 2008 to 2011, Autry hosted a talk radio show on KYNO AM 940 in Fresno. He now hosts a midday show on KXEX 1550 AM in Fresno.