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Henderson Forsythe (1917–2006)

Actor

Misouri-born (Macon) Henderson Forsythe was a respected stage actor on Broadway, and was also known for his 30-year run as "Dr. David Stewart" on the iconic soap opera As the World Turns. He won a Tony Award in 1979 for his work in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and later played the role again in London's West End... See full bio »

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in Macon, Missouri, USA

Died:

(age 88) in Williamsburg Landing, Virginia, USA
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1991-1999 Law & Order (TV series)
Hamilton Stewart / Lucius Carpenter
– Blood Money (1999) … Hamilton Stewart
– God Bless the Child (1991) … Lucius Carpenter
 
1998 Species II
Pentagon Personnel
 
1995 Zoya (TV movie)
Arnold Evan
 
1993 Crossroads (TV series)
Truman
– Survival (1993) … Truman
 
1992 Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story (TV movie)
Senator Bruckmeyer
 
1991 I'll Fly Away (TV series)
– Amazing Grace (1991)
 
1991 Carolina Skeletons (TV movie)
Judge Brickstone
 
1991 The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
Senior Member
 
1991 In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas (TV movie)
Doc Martin
 
1991 Separate But Equal (TV movie)
Justice Robert Jackson
 
1989 Nearly Departed (TV series)
Grandpa Jack Garrett
– TV or Not TV (1989) … Grandpa Jack Garrett
– Altared States (1989) … Grandpa Jack Garrett
– Adventures in Babysitting (1989) … Grandpa Jack Garrett
– Grant Meets Grandpa (1989) … Grandpa Jack Garrett
– Grandpa's Date (1989) … Grandpa Jack Garrett
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1989 Chances Are
Ben Bradlee
 
1988 Eisenhower & Lutz (TV series)
Barnett M. 'Big Bud' Lutz
– The Devil Wears a Toupee (1988) … Barnett M. 'Big Bud' Lutz
– Play It Again, Bud (1988) … Barnett M. 'Big Bud' Lutz
– Pride and Prejudice (1988) … Barnett M. 'Big Bud' Lutz
– Bud's Buddy (1988) … Barnett M. 'Big Bud' Lutz
– Petrified Forrest (1988) … Barnett M. 'Big Bud' Lutz
See all 13 episodes »
 
1961-1987 As the World Turns (TV series)
David Stewart / Dr. David Stewart
– Episode dated 24 December 1987 (1987) … David Stewart
– 30th Anniversary (1986) … David Stewart (voice)
– Episode dated 24 December 1984 (1984) … Dr. David Stewart
– Episode dated 24 December 1982 (1982) … Dr. David Stewart
– Episode dated 19 September 1978 (1978) … David Stewart (credit only)
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1987 End of the Line
Thomas Clinton
 
1984 American Playhouse (TV series)
John Foster Dulles
– Concealed Enemies, Part I: Suspicion (1984) … John Foster Dulles
 
1983 Silkwood
Quincy Bissell
 
1983 Sessions (TV movie)
 
1982 Freedom to Speak (TV mini-series)
Sam Ervin / Lyndon B. Johnson / John Marshall
 
1981 Crisis at Central High (TV movie)
Glenn Huckaby
 
1981 Word of Honor (TV movie)
Peterson
 
1979 Night-Flowers
John Flynn
 
1978 Interiors
Judge Bartel
 
1978 The Greek Tycoon
Stoneham
 
1977 The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
Suydam
 
1973 The Corner Bar (TV series)
– To Your Good Health (1973)
 
1972 Dead of Night
Dr. Philip Allman
 
1965 Our Private World (TV series)
Dr. David Stewart
– Episode #1.1 (1965) … Dr. David Stewart
 
1964 Mr. Broadway (TV series)
Grayson
– Between the Rats and the Finks (1964) … Grayson
 
1964 East Side/West Side (TV series)
Bowen Munro
– Here Today (1964) … Bowen Munro
– The Name of the Game (1964) … Bowen Munro
– Take Sides with the Sun (1964) … Bowen Munro
 
1961-1963 The Defenders (TV series)
Dr. Morton / John Andrews
– A Taste for Vengeance (1963) … Dr. Morton
– The Riot (1961) … John Andrews
 
1954-1963 The United States Steel Hour (TV series)
Calvin Broderick / Charles Austin / Dr. Bill Ward / …
– Night Run to the West (1963) … Calvin Broderick
– Second Chance (1958) … Dr. Bill Ward
– A Matter of Pride (1957) … Man at Humble & Rockford's
– Welcome Home (1954) … Charles Austin
 
1962 Dr. Kildare (TV series)
Dr. Stephen Kildare
– An Ancient Office (1962) … Dr. Stephen Kildare
 
1962 Naked City (TV series)
Dr. Hennickson
– Hold for Gloria Christmas (1962) … Dr. Hennickson
 
1958-1961 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV series)
John Bruce
– Track of an Unknown: The Story of North American Air Defense (1961)
– Kidnap Story: Hold for Release (1958) … John Bruce
 
1961 True Story (TV series)
Mr. Ramsey
– Episode dated 9 September 1961 (1961) … Mr. Ramsey
 
1961 Play of the Week (TV series)
– All Summer Long (1961)
 
1961 The DuPont Show of the Month (TV series)
Terrence
– The Night of the Storm (1961) … Terrence
 
1960 The Witness (TV series)
– Police Lt. Charles Becker (1960)
 
1959-1960 Sunday Showcase (TV series)
General Buckner / Mr. Clegg
– Our American Heritage: Shadow of a Soldier (1960) … General Buckner
– The Indestructible Mr. Gore (1959) … Mr. Clegg
 
1958 From These Roots (TV series)
Jim Benson (1958-1960)
 
1958 The Edge of Night (TV series)
Martin Sprode
 
1958 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
– Fifty Grand (1958)
 
1957 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Dr. Barnes / Mr. Minton / Police Sergeant / …
– The Human Barrier (1957) … Dr. Barnes
– The Mother Bit (1957) … Mr. Minton
– The Furlough (1957) … Police Sergeant
– The Playwright and the Stars (1957) … Riley
 
1957 The Alcoa Hour (TV series)
Victor Donlan
– A Double Life (1957) … Victor Donlan
 
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1981 The 8th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee
 
1965 Camera Three (TV series)
Himself
– The Pinter Plays (1965) … Himself
 

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Personal Details

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(????) Stage: Appeared in "The Birthday Party" on Broadway. See more »

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Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Studied theater at the University of Iowa. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo