Rip Van Winkle (1903 film) Rip Van Winkle (1903 film) Rip Van Winkle is a 1903 American short black-and-white silent compilation film written and directed by William K.L. Dickson. It is adapted from the play by his friend and investor Joseph Jefferson with Dion Boucicault based on the story of the same name by Washington Irving. The film features Joseph Jefferson as a ne'er-do-well, who wanders off one day into the Kaatskill mountains where he drinks some of a group odd men's mysterious brew and passes out only to find when waking up that 20 years have passed. The film is compiled from a series
Travis Van Winkle the film, and enjoyed playing in it. He also appeared in Julianne Hough's 2008 music video for "That Song in My Head". In 2011, Van Winkle starred in the suspense thriller film "247°F" co-starring Scout Taylor-Compton. In 2012, he starred in the independent comedy "Last Call" about two underachieving cousins, Danny (Van Winkle) and Phil have to prove themselves when they are charged with managing the family pub, in a bid to save their wayward uncle from prison and financial ruin. He starred as Greg in the thriller "Bloodwork" co-starring Tricia Helfer. In 2011 and 2012, Van Winkle made guest