Ted Bessell (1935–1996) |
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Born in New York City, Ted's early career included guest appearances in soap operas, Lover Come Back (1961) and It's a Man's World (1962). Ted went on to appear as "Frankie" on Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964), but his big break was as "That Guy" on the successful Marlo Thomas Television series That Girl (1966). As "Don Hollinger", he played the boyfriend ...
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Died:(age 61) in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (38 credits)
Actor (38 credits)
1985
Hail to the Chief
(TV Series)
Gen. Oliver Mansfield
Gen. Oliver Mansfield
- Episode #1.7
(1985)
... Gen. Oliver Mansfield
- Episode #1.6
(1985)
... Gen. Oliver Mansfield
- Episode #1.5
(1985)
... Gen. Oliver Mansfield
- Episode #1.4
(1985)
... Gen. Oliver Mansfield
- Episode #1.3
(1985)
... Gen. Oliver Mansfield
1980
Good Time Harry
(TV Series)
Harry Jenkins
Harry Jenkins
- Ben Younger
(1980)
... Harry Jenkins
- Harry Kisses Death on the Mouth
(1980)
... Harry Jenkins
- Play It Again, Stan
(1980)
... Harry Jenkins
- The Wally Smith Story
(1980)
... Harry Jenkins
- Audrey Simpson
(1980)
... Harry Jenkins
1975
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
(TV Series)
Joe Warner
Joe Warner
- One Boyfriend Too Many
(1975)
... Joe Warner
- Mary Richards Falls in Love
(1975)
... Joe Warner
1972
Me and the Chimp
(TV Series)
Mike Reynolds
Mike Reynolds
- Liz's Allergy
(1972)
... Mike Reynolds
- Hoop-Lah
(1972)
... Mike Reynolds
- Mike's Night-In
(1972)
... Mike Reynolds
- The Ghost Town
(1972)
... Mike Reynolds
- The Paint Job
(1972)
... Mike Reynolds
1971
Marcus Welby, M.D.
(TV Series)
Dr. Hal Powers
Dr. Hal Powers
- Echo from Another World
(1971)
... Dr. Hal Powers
1965-1971
That Girl
(TV Series)
Donald Hollinger / Dr. Rex Kennedy / Don Blue Sky
Donald Hollinger / Dr. Rex Kennedy / Don Blue Sky
- The Elevated Woman
(1971)
... Donald Hollinger
- Soot Yourself
(1971)
... Donald Hollinger
- Two for the Money
(1971)
... Donald Hollinger
- Stag Party
(1971)
... Donald Hollinger
- That King
(1971)
... Donald Hollinger
1969
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Roger Bowen (segment "Love and the Roommate")
Roger Bowen (segment "Love and the Roommate")
- Love and the Burglar/Love and the Roommate/Love and the Wild Party
(1969)
... Roger Bowen (segment "Love and the Roommate")
1965-1966
Gomer Pyle: USMC
(TV Series)
Frankie / Jim Purcell
Frankie / Jim Purcell
- Gomer, the Would-Be Hero
(1966)
... Frankie
- Desk Job for a Sergeant
(1966)
... Frankie
- Opie Joins the Marines
(1966)
... Frankie
- Duke Slater, Night Club Comic
(1966)
... Frankie
- Gomer and the Phone Company
(1966)
... Frankie
1965
12 O'Clock High
(TV Series)
Corporal Smith
Corporal Smith
- Then Came the Mighty Hunter
(1965)
... Corporal Smith
1965
Karen
(TV Series)
Willie Loggins
Willie Loggins
- Big Bad Jim
(1965)
... Willie Loggins
- Substitute Father
(1965)
... Willie Loggins
1965
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
Elliott Setlin
Elliott Setlin
- Thou Still Unravished Bride
(1965)
... Elliott Setlin
1963-1965
The Bill Dana Show
(TV Series)
Charlie / Peter
Charlie / Peter
- Beauty and the Bellhop
(1965)
... Charlie
- Honeymoon Suite
(1963)
... Peter
1964
The Tycoon
(TV Series)
McCracken / George
McCracken / George
- Toys in the Pentagon
(1964)
... McCracken
- The Top Ten
(1964)
... George
1964
Ben Casey
(TV Series)
Albert Brian
Albert Brian
- August Is the Month Before Christmas
(1964)
... Albert Brian
1964
The Greatest Show on Earth
(TV Series)
Loring Wagner
Loring Wagner
- You're All Right, Ivy
(1964)
... Loring Wagner
1962-1963
It's a Man's World
(TV Series)
Thomas A. 'Tom-Tom' DeWitt
Thomas A. 'Tom-Tom' DeWitt
- Winter Story
(1963)
... Thomas A. 'Tom-Tom' DeWitt
- Mutiny on the Elephant
(1963)
... Thomas A. 'Tom-Tom' DeWitt
- The Unbalanced Line
(1963)
... Thomas A. 'Tom-Tom' DeWitt
- Hour of Truth
(1963)
... Thomas A. 'Tom-Tom' DeWitt
- Night Beat of the Tom-Tom
(1962)
... Thomas A. 'Tom-Tom' DeWitt
1962
Checkmate
(TV Series)
The Assistant Director
The Assistant Director
- The Star System
(1962)
... The Assistant Director
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Director (7 credits)
Director (7 credits)
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Producer (3 credits)
Producer (3 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (4 credits)
Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (3 credits)
Self (3 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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