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Gary Burghoff

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"M.A.S.H." Gary Burghoff circa 1980
After Tommy's fathers recent death in an airplane crash , he and his sister are sent to live in the small town of Erinville. Tommy and his cousin Alex spend the summer trying to prove the town story teller is a leprechaun.
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Behind the Waterfall (1995)
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Gary Burghoff was born on 24 May 1943 in Bristol, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor and director, known for M*A*S*H (1972), M*A*S*H (1970) and Behind the Waterfall (1995). He was previously married to Elisabeth Bostrom and Janet Gayle.
BornMay 24, 1943
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BornMay 24, 1943
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 win & 7 nominations total

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Gary Burghoff in Fantasy Island (1977)
Gary Burghoff in Fantasy Island (1977)
Gary Burghoff in Fantasy Island (1977)
Gary Burghoff in Fantasy Island (1977)
Ricardo Montalban, Gary Burghoff, and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
Ricardo Montalban, Gary Burghoff, and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
Gary Burghoff and Tommy Lasorda in Fantasy Island (1977)
Gary Burghoff and Darleen Carr in Fantasy Island (1977)
Gary Burghoff and Darleen Carr in Fantasy Island (1977)
Gary Burghoff in M*A*S*H (1972)
Gary Burghoff in M*A*S*H (1972)
Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, and Loretta Swit in M*A*S*H (1972)

Known for

M*A*S*H (1972)
M*A*S*H
8.4
TV Series
  • Cpl. Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly
Robert Duvall, Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Sally Kellerman, and Jo Ann Pflug in M*A*S*H (1970)
M*A*S*H
7.4
  • Cpl. 'Radar' O'Reilly
  • 1970
Luke Baird and Gary Burghoff in Behind the Waterfall (1995)
Behind the Waterfall
5.9
  • Mr. Connors
  • 1995
Gary Burghoff in Small Kill (1992)
Small Kill
6.7
  • Fleck
  • Lady Esmerelda
  • 1992

Credits

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Actor

  • Daniel's Lot (2010)
    Daniel's Lot
    • Pastor Mahoney
    • 2010
  • Luke Baird and Gary Burghoff in Behind the Waterfall (1995)
    Behind the Waterfall
    • Mr. Connors
    • 1995
  • Gene Barry and Peter Barton in Burke's Law (1994)
    Burke's Law
    • Patrick Noyes
    • TV Series
    • 1995
  • Gary Burghoff in Small Kill (1992)
    Small Kill
    • Fleck
    • Lady Esmerelda
    • 1992
  • Doubles
    • Arnie
    • 1991
  • W*A*L*T*E*R (1984)
    W*A*L*T*E*R
    • Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly
    • TV Movie
    • 1984
  • William Christopher, Jamie Farr, and Harry Morgan in AfterMASH (1983)
    AfterMASH
    • Radar O'Reilly
    • TV Series
    • 1984
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
    Tales of the Unexpected
    • Harry Flock
    • TV Series
    • 1981
  • Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)
    The Love Boat
    • Donald M. Flanders
    • Eddie Martin
    • TV Series
    • 1977–1981
  • Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
    CHiPs
    • Gary Burghoff (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1980
  • Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
    Fantasy Island
    • Gordon Hughes
    • Richard C. Delaney
    • TV Series
    • 1978–1980
  • Casino (1980)
    Casino
    • Bill Taylor
    • TV Movie
    • 1980
  • Nanette Fabray and Harold Gould in The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979)
    The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
    • Bob Willis
    • TV Movie
    • 1979
  • M*A*S*H (1972)
    M*A*S*H
    • Cpl. Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly
    • TV Series
    • 1972–1979
  • Sweepstakes (1979)
    Sweepstakes
    • Roscoe Fuller
    • TV Series
    • 1979

Director

  • Gary Burghoff in Small Kill (1992)
    Small Kill
    • Director
    • 1992

Soundtrack

  • M*A*S*H (1972)
    M*A*S*H
    • performer: "Rock-a-bye Baby"
    • performer: "They Say That in the Army"
    • performer: "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" ("Chattanooga Choo Choo", uncredited) ...
    • TV Series
    • 1972–1978

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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Gary & Janet
  • Height
    • 5′ 5½″ (1.66 m)
  • Born
    • May 24, 1943
    • Bristol, Connecticut, USA
  • Spouses
      Elisabeth Bostrom1985 - December 29, 2005 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
      Gena Gale Burghoff
  • Other works
    TV / Print commercials for BP Gas Stations; Known as "That BP Guy"; (Early-mid 90s)
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    • 1 Print Biography

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    His character "Radar" on M*A*S*H (1972), who showed a fondness for the care of animals, was actually inspired by Gary's true love for wildlife. He once worked for the Animal Rehabilitation Clinic in Southern California, where he nurtured and cared for many species of birds such as the brown pelican, and many other animals including opossums, gray squirrels, raccoons and abandoned creatures needing special attention.
  • Quotes
    I was just a kid, but I was a rotten kid.
  • Trademark
      Known to millions as 'Radar' on the television series "M*A*S*H*"

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