Phil Bruns
Philip Bruns (born May 2, 1931 in Pipestone , Minnesota - † February 8, 2012 in Los Angeles , California ) was an American actor .
Life
Bruns attended Yale Drama School, played on stage and in commercials in New York, and was active as a character actor since 1959 ; best known is his role in the television series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman as the father of the eponymous heroine. In the mid-1960s, he was seen for three years at the side of Jackie Gleason in his comedy show. As a guest star, he has worked for numerous series such as Columbo , Harry's Wondrous Criminal Court , M * A * S * H and Seinfeld . He also played roles in about 40 movies.
In 2008 his book The Character Actor's Do's, Don'ts And Anecdotes was published .
Filmography (selection)
- 1970: Never Again New York (The Out-of-Towners)
- 1975: Reckless Fliers (The Great Waldo Pepper)
Web links
- Phil Bruns in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Catalog of works at filmreference
Individual evidence
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bruns, Phil |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bruns, Philip |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 2, 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pipestone , Minnesota |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 8, 2012 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , California |