actor

William Lucking (June 17, 1941 – October 18, 2021) was an American film, television, and stage actor best known for his role as Piney Winston in the FX series "Sons of Anarchy" and for portraying Col. Lynch in the 1980s TV show "The A-Team". His long career included playing tough bikers, cowboys, and military or police officers in films such as "The Magnificent Seven Ride!," "Stripes," "The Limey," "Erin Brockovich," and "The Rundown". He appeared in numerous TV shows including "Mission: Impossible," "The Waltons," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "The X-Files," and "West Wing". A UCLA and Pasadena Playhouse graduate, Lucking co-founded the Santa Paula Theater Center where he served as artistic director and produced various stage works. He was married twice and passed away at the age of 80 in Las Vegas.