Remembering the Lesser Known (actors, comedians, etc.)... (characters, dancing, country)
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Henry's dry humor attracted attention in the entertainment community. He became a cast member on TV programs such as The New Steve Allen Show (1961) and That Was The Week That Was (1964–65). He was a co-creator and writer for Get Smart (1965–70), with Mel Brooks. Two of his TV projects had short runs but are fondly remembered by fans: Captain Nice (1967) with William Daniels as a reluctant superhero, and Quark (1978), with Richard Benjamin in command of a garbage scow in outer space.
He appeared on the television show Will and Grace (2005). He made two guest appearances on The Daily Show as a contributor in 2007. He has also appeared as Liz Lemon's father, Dick Lemon, in the 30 Rock episodes "Ludachristmas" (December 13, 2007) and "Gentleman's Intermission" (November 4, 2010). In 2011, he appeared in a multi-episode arc of Hot in Cleveland as Elka's groom
These are great, MystMoonstruck! Thanks for joining us!!!
My wife is a huge movie buff, too, and has always said that there should be a book made about "wallpaper actors". She called them something else. She also said it would take forever to write, and be the biggest book ever written. Ha!!I think she is right!!
I have more than 1,000 profiles printed out but haven't been able to print out the rest because they're on my ancient Brother word processor. Yes, I've been working on it that long! I went through two processors, and this one might still work. The ink cartridges might not be made anymore. That means that I'd have to fire up the WP, and, with the info on the screen, type it on my laptop~once I get Microsoft Office that is. I'd really like to pick up on working on that project.
There are so many more actors/actresses who are recognized but basically are unnamed. Some actually manage to get a lead role occasionally. I have many more of them among my favorites than ones we'd think of as stars.
^^^He's terrific! I think his best role is in "They Might Be Giants" as the quiet little man who dreams of being the Scarlet Pimpernel. Of course, he's adorable in those Cracker Jack commercials.
Let's see... I should be able to think of some more: Bud Cort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ~ I love that his cult film "Harold and Maude" has become rather well-known thanks to video. That leads me to his co-star... Ruth Gordon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ~ I think her best work was when she was older, including "Rosemary's Baby", "Harold and Maude" and "My Bodyguard". When she did the "Columbo" episode "Try and Catch Me", it was just a matter of who could steal what scene. She certainly gave Peter Falk a challenge! Ona Munson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ~ Say her name to people, and they'd simply look puzzled. Say, "Belle Watling", and they might hear the tinkling of those golden bell earrings she wore in "Gone with the Wind". Some people act all of their lives and never create a really memorable role, but she certainly did as the flame-haired prostitute who is someone Rhett Butler can talk to but not fool. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avery_Schreiber ~ Of course, his former partner Jack Burns also showed up from time to time, most notably on "The Andy Griffith Show": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Burns
"She was typecast as mothers and, later, grandmothers, and played James Stewart's mother four times, most famously as "Ma Bailey" in It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Her greatest role is considered her turn in Leo McCarey's Depression-era melodrama Make Way for Tomorrow (1937), in which she played a mother abandoned by her children."
He just showed up as a hotel worker on "Night Court": Gino Conforti - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When he was younger, I used to come close to mistaking him for Vito Scotti, as both are adept at accents. Later, I saw listings for "Gene Conforti".
She played the sweetest, cuddliest little old lady and was especially charming on "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" as Darren McGavin/Kolchak's co-worker Miss Emily: Ruth McDevitt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I have to admit that I don't recall this commercial with its bow to "Goldfinger" and OddJob's lethal hat. How'd I miss this?!
He just showed up as a hotel worker on "Night Court": Gino Conforti - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When he was younger, I used to come close to mistaking him for Vito Scotti, as both are adept at accents. Later, I saw listings for "Gene Conforti".
She played the sweetest, cuddliest little old lady and was especially charming on "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" as Darren McGavin/Kolchak's co-worker Miss Emily: Ruth McDevitt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I have to admit that I don't recall this commercial with its bow to "Goldfinger" and OddJob's lethal hat. How'd I miss this?!
Again, you are coming up with some really great ones!
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