Dale 'Mad Dog' Messmer
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Born and raised in the Wichita, Kansas area, attended college and
served in The United States Marine Corps from '65 to '75 when medically
discharged due to injuries. Worked as a bartender, bouncer, body guard,
bounty hunter, sheriff's deputy (SWAT), mercenary and debt collector.
Served 10+ years in state and federal prisons for drug smuggling,
weapons/explosives smuggling and money laundering. Formed S.T.O.P. (The
Straight Talk Outreach Program) to bring first-hand lessons on making
bad choices to over 1400 schools across America to date. Joined SAG in
1997 and works in "the entertainment industry" intermittently while
devoting most of his time to helping "at risk" youth. Frequently
appears on The Maury Povich Show, working with 'out of control teens',
and has been the subject of many television news segments across the
country regarding S.T.O.P. and his work with kids. Is a frequent
speaker at colleges and universities. Is married to Dee Dee and
currently lives on Table Rock Lake in The Ozarks of Missouri.