James Luisi

James A. Luisi (November 2, 1928 – June 7, 2002), was an American professional basketball player and actor. Born in East Harlem, New York City, Luisi attended St. Francis College on a basketball scholarship and was later drafted by the Boston Celtics in the sixth round of the 1951 NBA draft. After serving in the US Army during the Korean War, he played with the Baltimore Bullets for one year. Luisi then pursued a career in acting, attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and appearing on Broadway. He is best known for his role as Lt. Doug Chapman in the television series The Rockford Files, appearing in a total of 23 episodes. Luisi also appeared in several other television shows during the 1960s and 1970s.