He was the rock everyone depended on and yet he could cut up like a kid when the situation warranted it. In 1980, Morgan won an Emmy Award for his performance on M*A*S*H. When asked if he was a better actor after working with the show's talented cast, Morgan responded, "I don't know about that, but it's made me a better human being. The late movie star started acting alongside big TV stars in the 1940s. Morgan had also appeared with Dragnet star Jack Webb in three film noir movies, Dark City (1950), Appointment with Danger (1951) and Pete Kelly's Blues (1955), and was an early regular member of Jack Webb's stock company of actors on the original Dragnet radio show. Family members linked to this person will appear here. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In addition to "M*A*S*H" and "Dragnet," Morgan scored small screen success playinga henpecked husband on Pete and Gladys (1960-62), which originated out of a supporting part he played on December Bride (1954-59). does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. One of his early TV credits was December Bride, in which he played Pete Porter, the wry-humored, henpecked neighbor who cracked jokes about his wife, the never-seen Gladys. The marriage lasted until his death. With the beginning of the American . Morgan was raised in Muskegon, Michigan, and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1933, where he achieved distinction as a statewide debating champion. advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? (1969) and Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971).On television, he is fondly remembered as Spring Byington's jokingly henpecked neighbor, "Pete Porter" on December Bride (1954), where he became the show's scene-stealer. Healso appeared as Potter in the spinoff AfterMASH (1983-85), set in a veterans' hospital in the fictional town of River Bend, Missouri. He graduated from Muskegon High School. Hunnicut, and Harry Morgan, as Colonel Sherman T. Potter, on the television show, California, circa 1981. From left. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Advertisement Aside from Daniel, the movie icon was also father to three other sons. ___________________________________________ Daniel Howard Morgan California Deaths, 1940 - 1997 Birth: Dec 23 1946 - California There was an error deleting this problem. that benefits the victims. A son, Daniel, died in 1989. This photo, however, wasn't Mildred but Morgan's late wife, Eileen Detchon. Even so, Morgan was nervous about replacing Stevensons Lt. Col. Henry Blake, who was one of the boys. Morgans Col. Potter was much more spit and polish, yet had a sentimental side that was evident in his oil paintings and interactions with others at the base outside Seoul at the height of the Korean War. Harry Morgan, who played Col. Sherman Potter on TV's M*A*S*H and Jack Webb's detective partner in Dragnet, died Wednesday at age 96. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. There were eventually a number of comedies on his rsum, among them John Goldfarb, Please Come Home (1965), with Shirley MacLaine and Peter Ustinov; The Flim-Flam Man (1967), with George C. Scott; Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969), with James Garner and Walter Brennan; and The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975), a Disney movie with Tim Conway and Don Knotts. "[9] After the end of the series, Morgan reprised the Potter role in a short-lived spinoff series, AfterMASH. On the small screen, he played numerous guest roles and was a regular on several TV shows, including Pete and Gladys, December Bride, The Richard Boone Show, Kentucky Jones, The D.A., Hec Ramsey, and Blackes Magic. In July 1996, he was arrested on domestic battery charges for striking his wife Barbara which caused her to be admitted to the hospital. That same year, he played the mobster Bugs Moran in an episode of ABC's The Untouchables, with Robert Stack. Morgan's character, Leonard Blacke, was a semiretired con artist. After seven years on December Bride, Morgan appeared opposite Cara Williams in an early 1960s spinoff, Pete and Gladys. His TV career continued with the anthology series The Richard Boone Show and with Kentucky Jones, in which Morgan played a ranch handyman who works for the title character, portrayed by Dennis Weaver. When Morgan hears that Wayne's ex-gunfighter has cancer, he starts to whoop and laugh. Harry Morgan, right, with Jack Webb in "Dragnet" in 1967. I will always remember Harry in The Oxbow incident. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. But Harry Morgan never sat as a guest on a talk show, Charles Morgan said; it did not seem appropriate or necessary. and the 19721974 Western series, Hec Ramsey. In addition, Eileen was the name of the wife of Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet. Harry decides to train the boy as a vigilante, to hunt and kill murderers without leaving any clues. The son of Welsh immigrants, he initially saw service in the French and Indian War as a teamster before putting his marksmanship skills to use as a colonial ranger. The following season, Morgan joined the cast of M*A*S*H as Colonel Sherman T. Potter. How will you best remember Harry Morgan? Family Members . Harry Morgan arrives for a MASH reunion party. The "The Cat From Outer Space" star is survived by three sons and eight grandchildren. "M*A*S*H" star Harry Morgan died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning. Add to your scrapbook. The character actor was 96. The TV actor Harry Morgan passed away at age 96, this age of death has to be considered astounding.What was the cause of death? Privacy Policy. His son Charles, a lawyer in Los Angeles, confirmed his death. More about: AfterMASH, Blacke's Magic, December Bride, Dragnet, Hec Ramsey, Kentucky Jones, M*A*S*H, Pete and Gladys, The D.A., The Richard Boone Show. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Morgan died at his home in Brentwood after a bout with pneumonia, his daughter-in-law, Beth Morgan, told the Associated Press. Morgan also costarred in a spinoff sitcom, AfterMASH, which was set in a stateside veterans hospital and aired from 1983 to 1984. Morgan was born Harry Bratsberg in Detroit, the son of Hannah and Henry Bratsberg. Try again later. Try again later. He was just a guinea pig to test the law. Would love your thoughts, please comment. The role landed him an Emmy in 1980 for outstanding supporting actor in acomedy series. In the television series he is portrayed by James Remar. In the early 1970s Morgan worked on another Webb creation, the courtroom drama The D.A., and appeared opposite Richard Boone in Hec Ramsey, a western that was part of NBCs Sunday Mystery Movie series. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. After leaving Muskegon high school, hestudied law at the University ofChicago until public speaking and debating classes turned him to acting. His son Charles, a lawyer in Los Angeles, said in a telephone interview that he would marvel at his fathers photographic memory. With his first wife, Eileen, Morgan had four sons. Mr. Morgan, left, with Alan Alda in the mess tent in M*A*S*H. Mr. Morgan played Col. Sherman T. Potter. In the episode "Change of Command" on "M*A*SH," Potter kept a portrait of Mildred on his desk and made loving comments on the image throughout the series. I said I loved Inherit the Wind as the judge in the true life story about the school teacher who, by standing by his convictions, gave all Americans and indirectly to all people, the right to stand by theirs. Son: Daniel Morgan (d. 1982) Wife: Barbara Bushman Quine (m. 12-Dec-1986, until his death) High School: Muskegon High School, Muskegon, MI University: University of Chicago . (Morgan later had a cameo in the 1987 Dan Aykroyd-Tom Hanks Dragnet spoof and provided the voice of Gannon for a 1995 episode of The Simpsons.). He remained a fixture for four seasons. Make sure that the file is a photo. Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Harry Morgan and more! Morgan also was married to Eileen Detchon for 45 years until her death in 1985. But it was his Colonel Potter in M*A*S*H that gave him his widest claim to fame, and won him an Emmy in 1980 as outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. In 1967, Morgan replaced Ben Alexander as the partner of Jack Webbs Sgt. The antiwar comedy, based on the 1970 film starring Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould, debuted in 1972. The "Support Your Local Sheriff" actor died after a long-standing career at age 96. She died in 1985 after 45 years of marriage. Morgan loved his first wife and cherished her memory even after her death. Morgan and Duane are seen on "TWD" pilot. Also known for his commanding personality throughout his career, he tackled movies and television in a way no other actor would do it. Bill Gannon" in the film, Dragnet (1987), which starred Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks. He also starred in "Inherit the Wind" in 1960 with Spencer Tracy. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, "Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on 'M*A*S*H,' Dies at 96", "Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on Landmark TV Show 'M*A*S*H,' Is Dead at 96", Muskegon High School Distinguished Graduates, "Harry Morgan made small roles big in TV, movies", "Actor Harry Morgan Accused of Beating Wife", "Harry Morgan, M*A*S*H's Col. Potter, Dies At 96", "Harry Morgan remembered: Mike Farrell pays tribute to his, The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harry_Morgan&oldid=1138451063, This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 19:37. Harry Morgan (Harry Bratsburg), actor, born 10 April 1915; died 7 December 2011, Actor best known as the warm and authoritative Colonel Potter in M*A*S*H, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Harry Morgan as Colonel Potter. He reprised the role for two seasons for the less-successful spin-off AfterMASH. Morgan's "M*A*S*H" co-star Mike Farrell also talked about the actor's character, which he described as being ''an imp" in an interview. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219014200/daniel-howard-morgan. He grew up in Muskegon, Mich., played high school football despite his small stature and was a member of the schools champion debate team. Although "M*A*S*H" made him a television icon,Morgan first came to attention for his role as Officer Bill Gannon, Joe Friday's partner on the revived version of "Dragnet," which aired on NBC from 1967-70. RIP Harry Morgan. After appearing in a one-act play in Santa Barbara titled Hello Out There, he was offered a contract with 20th Century Fox and, going by Henry Morgan, promptly made six movies, starting with To the Shores of Tripoli., Morgan went on to appear in such films as High Noon (1953), The Glenn Miller Story (1954), Inherit the Wind (1960), Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969) and his personal favorite, 1943s The Ox-Bow Incident.. As Alan [Alda] said, he did not have an unadorable bone in his body. Afterwards, he retired from show business and lived with his family. Anexception was his role of Edward G Robinson's superstitious neighbour in All My Sons (1948), the wordy and worthy screen adaptation of Arthur Miller's play. Morgan had two siblings, Marguerite and Arnold (both deceased). Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Then, he guest-starred in several shows such as: The Twilight Zone (1985), Renegade (1992), The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995), for the third time, he also reprised his "Off. Please try again later. For the third time, the show was still a hit with fans, and at 60, he was nominated for Emmies nine times and won his first and only Emmy in 1980, for Outstanding Supporting Actor. According to his daughter-in-law Beth's report, Morgan passed away after suffering from pneumonia. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, as a supporting actor, he played runtish bad guys and worms that seldom turned. | Photo: Getty Images, Morgan was in tears in 1983 during a news conference where he reflected on his time on "M*A*S*H." Remembering his time on the show, Morgan said his character made him a "better human being. ", Harry Morgan as Colonel Sherman Potter on the television show 'MASH' as he appears on a cast reunion show, 1991. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [2] Many sources, however, including some family records, list the spelling as "Bratsburg". Regarded as one of the busiest actors in the medium, he had continuing roles in at least 10 series, which, combined with his guest appearances, amounted to hundreds of episodes. Morgan appeared in the role of Inspector Richard Queen, uncle of Ellery Queen in the 1971 television film Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You. Daniel Howard Morgan (1946-1989) He was the son of Harry Morgan and Eileen Ann Morgan (Detchon) At the time of his death, he was 42 years old. She died in 1985 after they had been together for 45 years. There was a problem getting your location. Towards the end of his acting career, as he reached 80, he had a recurring role as the older college professor on 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996), opposite John Lithgow. Thu 8 Dec 2011 05.23 EST 45 Harry Morgan, the actor best known for playing Colonel Sherman Potter in the US television comedy M*A*S*H, has died at his Los Angeles home aged 96. With his first wife, Eileen, Morgan had four sons. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Failed to remove flower. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. In an interview for the Archive of American Television, Mr. Morgan said of his M*A*S*H character: He was firm. He once estimated that in one show or another, he was seen in prime time for 35 straight years. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Until MASH Morgan was best known for his role as Officer Bill Gannon in Dragnet, a show that he had first appeared on in the 1940s on the radio. Morgan also did summer stock at the Pine Brook Country Club located in the countryside of Nichols, Connecticut. If I had had to struggle at the beginning like most actors Id never have stuck it out. In Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Harry is deeply alarmed when Dexter nearly kills the school bully, and takes him to visit a serial killer incarcerated on death row, hoping the condemned man will serve as a living example of the importance of not being caught. In the 1964-1965 season, Morgan co-starred as Seldom Jackson in the 26-week NBC comedy/drama Kentucky Jones, starring Dennis Weaver, formerly of Gunsmoke . The show was an immediate success to viewers, which led him into starring his own short-lived spin-off series, Pete and Gladys (1960), which co-starred Cara Williams, who met Morgan in the movie, The Saxon Charm (1948).Morgan began his eight-year association with old friend, Jack Webb, and Universal, starting with Dragnet 1967 (1967), which he played Off. In 1950, Morgan appeared as an obtrusive, alcohol-addled hotel clerk in the Dragnet radio episode "The Big Boys". In 1986, he co-starred with Hal Linden in Blacke's Magic, a show about a magician who doubled as a detective solving unusual crimes. Harry tells Dexter that he no longer needs him, and bids him goodbye. Morgan attended the University of Chicago but left in the 1930s to sell office equipment in Washington, D.C. As a salesman during the Depression he had free time, so he joined a theater group. Previous Next. On television, he played Officer Bill Gannon with a phlegmatic but light touch to Jack Webbs always-by-the-book Sgt. He was most recognized however for his work on two other series; Dragnet and M*A*S*H. On Dragnet, he played Officer Bill Gannon as slightly less-serious cop when compared to Jack Webbs always-by-the-book Sgt. The intense two-day shooting schedule challenged Morgan, as did Webbs insistence that they speak in a flat monotone so they wouldnt appear to be emotionally involved with the other characters. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. It was also based on a popular radio show that transferred into television. He reprised the role of Sherman Potter in AfterMASH (1983-85), a short-lived spinoff. Learn more about managing a memorial . But I love both versions of the movie. Dexter, meanwhile, begins to question Harry's "code", realizing that he is the only one in charge of his "Dark Passenger". Morgan, a prolific character actor, starred in more than 100 films before the end of his long-standing career. A representative for his son, producer Christopher Morgan, confirmed the actor's death. We have set your language to American actor Harry Morgan created a rare legacy with his mastery in the entertainment industry. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The entertainment icon also once admitted Colonel Potter was the best role he "ever had. Reviewing A Bell for Adano (1945), based on John Herseys novel about the Army in a liberated Italian town, Bosley Crowther wrote in The New York Times that Mr. Morgan was crude and amusing as the captain of M.P.s.. He left his office equipment job to appear in summer stock. He is survived by Bushman; three sons from his first marriage, Christopher, Charles and Paul; and eight. Joe Friday in the updated Dragnet, from 1967 to 1970. We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. Emmy Award-winning actor Harry Morgan, who played the crusty yet sympathetic Col. Sherman T. Potter in the sitcom MASH and the hard-nosed LAPD Officer Bill Gannon in the television drama Dragnet, died Wednesday. Morgan was charged to court, but the charges were eventually dropped when he agreed to attend anger management classes. Morgan was eventually released, and he didn't make headlines for another domestic mishap. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. On CBS, he played Pete Porter in Pete and Gladys (19601962), with Cara Williams as wife Gladys. Learn how your comment data is processed. The Morgan of M*A*S*H and Dragnet yielded the name in the late 1950s, becoming Harry Morgan. Morgan died at his home in Brentwood after a bout with pneumonia, his daughter-in-law, Beth Morgan, told the Associated Press. He went on to appear in All My Sons (1948), based on the Arthur Miller play, with Edward G. Robinson and Burt Lancaster; The Big Clock (1948), in which he played a silent, menacing bodyguard to Charles Laughton; Yellow Sky (1949), with Gregory Peck and Anne Baxter; and the critically praised western High Noon (1952), with Gary Cooper. Anyone can read what you share. This revelation has a profound effect on Debra, who loses all respect for the man she had always tried to live up to. When Rick (Andrew Lincoln) awoke in a hospital bed to find the world run over by the dead, he went back to an empty home. Morgan's first marriage was to Eileen Detchon from 1940 until her death in 1985. With his first wife, Eileen, Morgan had four sons. Morgan also had a recurring role on 3rd Rock from the Sun as Professor Suter, a colleague of Dick Solomon's. Harry Morgan reached the astounding age of 96 years. At 70, he made appearances in two short-lived TV series, "Blacke's Magic" in 1986 and 1987's "You Can't Take It With You.". cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. . From season three onward, the dramatic device of flashbacks was replaced with Harry appearing as representations of how Dexter worked out his problems. Morgan's ironically gruff demeanor made him an in-demand character actor for nearly five decades. When MASH was ending in 1983 he told The Times: The sadness will fade after a while. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. A drawing of a horse, seen on the wall behind Potter's desk, was drawn by Morgan's grandson, Jeremy Morgan. Status of Cable & Streaming TV Shows (A-D), Starz TV Show Ratings (updated 2/27/2023). Mr. Morgans television credits were prodigious. Year should not be greater than current year. Note: Daniel Howard Morgan has a twin brother, Paul Anthony Morgan. The TV series, starring Alan Alda, had already won an Emmy for outstanding comedy series and had long been declared a smash by The Times. | Photo: Getty Images. In his later film career, he appeared in Inherit the Wind (1960) with Spencer Tracy and Fredric March, How the West Was Won (1962) (as Ulysses S. Grant) with John Wayne, John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! Scopes never actually taught evolution in schools. Harry Morgan, the prolific character actor best known for playing the acerbic but kindly Colonel Potter in the long-running television series M*A*S*H, died on Wednesday morning at his home in Los Angeles. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Sorry! Rest in peace Harry, ehm Colonel Potter rest at ease, Henry Morgan was born Harry Bratsberg in Muskegon, MI, not Detroit. Father: Henry Bratsburg (mechanic . Survivors include his second wife, Barbara; his sons Christopher, Charles and Paul; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Daniel Morgan (219014200)? news.AmoMama.com speaks out against the above mentioned and news.AmoMama.com advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. | Photo: Getty Images. Morgan died peacefully in his sleep at 3:00a.m. local time in Los Angeles, on December 7, 2011, at the age of 96. Except for the tacky love story on the 1st one. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous TV actor. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. For the second time, like December Bride (1954) before this, it was an immediate hit, where it tackled a lot of topics. He played Potter, an expert surgeon and a father figure in the camp, from 1978 until 1983. In the 1990s, Morgan starred alongside Walter Matthau in a series of television movies for CBS as Stoddard Bell, a judge who is an acquaintance/nemesis/partner of Matthau's Harmon Cobb, an attorney (The Incident; An Incident in Baltimore, and Incident in a Small Town). Morgan's 2004 Television Academy Foundation interview below: I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Daniel Morgan (219014200)? In 1967, Morgan replaced Ben Alexander as the partner of Jack Webbs Sgt. Emmy Award-winning actor Harry Morgan, who played the crusty yet sympathetic Col. Sherman T. Potter in the sitcom MASH and the hard-nosed LAPD Officer Bill Gannon in the television drama Dragnet, died Wednesday. After graduating from Muskegon High School in Muskegon, Michigan, he took on a salesman job before becoming a successful actor.Several of his most memorable film roles were: The Omaha Trail (1942), in the next quarter-century, he would also appear in The Ox-Bow Incident (1942), Wing and a Prayer (1944), State Fair (1945), Dragonwyck (1946), All My Sons (1948), Red Light (1949), Outside the Wall (1950), Dark City (1950) where he met future Dragnet 1967 (1967) co-star Jack Webb, who would be best friends until Webb's death, late in 1982, along with Appointment with Danger (1950). United States Census for 1930; Census Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 1014; p. 7B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 830.0. In the fall of 1937 he went to New York City and appeared in several Broadway productions, using the name Harry Bratsburg. He was born Harry Bratsburg, ofScandinavian descent, in Detroit and grew up in Muskegon, Michigan. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Learn more about merges. Harry Morgan, the prolific character actor best known for playing the acerbic but kindly Colonel Potter in the long-running television series "M*A*S*H," died on Wednesday morning at his. Morgan later served as a rifleman in the provincial forces assigned to protect the western settlements from French-backed Indian raids. Morgan loved his first wife and cherished her memory even after her death. Thanks for your help! The movie legend was charged with spousal battery, which could have led to one year in prison and a fine of $6,000 if he was convicted. Dexter prizes these lessons as a means to satisfy his homicidal urges with his father's approval, dubbing the rules as the "Code of Harry". Late in the second season, it is revealed that he recovers from his illness. When MASH was ending in 1983 he told The Times: The sadness will fade after a while. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The character actor was arrested in 1996 and booked for spousal battery after police responded to a 911 call from his wife, Barbara Bushman.. In 1980 his Colonel Potter earned him an Emmy Award as best supporting actor in a comedy series. Morgan was married twice throughout his lifetime. He remained a fixture for four seasons. Morgan is survived by his second wife, Barbara, whom he married in 1986, and three sons, Christopher, Charles and Paul, from his first marriage, to Eileen, who died in 1985. He was previously married to Julie Cobb and Nicole Pechoux. In 2006, Morgan was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. "He was a good officer and he had a good sense of humor. DMCA. Those who knew Morgan from films alone might have been surprised by his warm and authoritative performance asPotter. He appeared in more than 100 films and television shows during his six-decade long career. When the 2 1/2-hour MASH finale aired in 1983, 77% of the people watching television were tuned in, making it the most widely watched show in history. he yells. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. A system error has occurred. Aside from Daniel, the movie icon was also father to three other sons. Appearing on a talk show to focus on himself because he was Harry Morgan, he said, was not nearly as natural as appearing in a role as Pete Porter or Bill Gannon or Colonel Potter, or as the cowboy drifter who wandered into town with Henry Fonda and got wrapped up in a vigilante brigade in Ox-Bow Incident., Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on M*A*S*H, Dies at 96, https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/arts/television/harry-morgan-mash-and-dragnet-actor-dies-at-96.html. Failed to report flower. Bill Gannon. To use this feature, use a newer browser. ). Morgans eight-year run on MASH, the pinnacle of his seven-decade acting career, began when he was 60 and had already appeared on the Broadway stage, in dozens of television shows and more than 50 films.