Felton Perry is an American actor, born on August 11, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for his character actor roles in iconic films from the 1970s and 1980s. Among his most famous performances are his roles as police officer Early Smith in the film "Magnum Force" (1973) and as Deputy Sheriff Obra Eaker in the "Walking Tall" trilogy, beginning in 1973. His career also includes the recurring role of Donald Johnson, an OCP executive, in the "RoboCop" franchise (1987-1993). He has worked in numerous other films, including "The Towering Inferno" and "Dumb and Dumber." He has also been a consistent presence on television, with appearances in hit series such as "Ironside," "Hill Street Blues," and "The West Wing." Although he has not received major awards, Perry is widely recognized as a reliable and memorable supporting actor, capable of leaving a distinctive mark across different genres, from crime dramas to comedy.