Jerry Haynes

Jerome Martin "Jerry" Haynes (January 31, 1927 – September 26, 2011) was an American actor from Dallas, Texas. He is most well known as Mr. Peppermint, a role he played for 30 years as the host of one of the longest-running local children's shows in television, the Dallas-based Mr. Peppermint (1961–1969), which was retitled Peppermint Place for its second run (1975–1996). He also had a long career in local and regional theater and appeared in more than 50 films. A 1944 graduate of Dallas' Woodrow Wilson High School, he was the father of Butthole Surfers frontman Gibby Haynes.

Jerry Haynes is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Boys Don't Cry (1999), Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993), RoboCop (1987), The Long Hot Summer (1985), Places in the Heart (1984), My Boyfriend's Back (1993), Possums (1998), Heartbreak Hotel (1988). The recorded credits span 1981 to 1999, including 23 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.