Barnard Hughes (1915–2006) |
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Emmy and Tony Award-winner Barnard Hughes forged a career as one of American's most successful character actors, equally at home and successful on stage, the silver screen, and television. Most of his success came after middle-age. He made his Broadway debut in 1939 in Mary McCarthy's "Please, Mrs. Garibaldi", a flop that lasted only four ...
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Born:in Bedford Hills, New York, USADied:(age 90) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Actor (105 credits)
Actor (105 credits)
1995
Homicide: Life on the Street
(TV Series)
Sam O'Donnell
Sam O'Donnell
- In Search of Crimes Past
(1995)
... Sam O'Donnell
1991-1994
Blossom
(TV Series)
Buzz Richman
Buzz Richman
- Graduation
(1994)
... Buzz Richman
- Last Tango
(1994)
... Buzz Richman
- Sex, Lies and Mrs. Peterson
(1994)
... Buzz Richman
- Paris
(1993)
... Buzz Richman (credit only)
- Sitcom
(1993)
... Buzz Richman
1986-1989
The Cavanaughs
(TV Series)
Francis 'Pop' Cavanaugh
Francis 'Pop' Cavanaugh
- Just Weaseled
(1989)
... Francis 'Pop' Cavanaugh
- The Cavanaugh Curse
(1989)
... Francis 'Pop' Cavanaugh
- The Last Temptation of Chuck
(1989)
... Francis 'Pop' Cavanaugh
- Fair Weather Friend
(1989)
... Francis 'Pop' Cavanaugh
- Gimme Shelter
(1988)
... Francis 'Pop' Cavanaugh
1988
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
(TV Series)
Shimkin
Shimkin
- Here's Who Ordered the Pizza
(1988)
... Shimkin
1984-1986
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
The King / Ludlow Whitney
The King / Ludlow Whitney
- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part I
(1986)
... The King
- Under the Biltmore Clock
(1984)
... Ludlow Whitney
1985
The Booth
(TV Movie)
(segment "The 75th")
1984
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Joseph Stobble
Joseph Stobble
- Ace in the Hole/Uncle Joey's Song/Father in the Cradle
(1984)
... Joseph Stobble
1983
Tales from the Darkside
(TV Series)
Gideon Hackles
Gideon Hackles
- Trick or Treat (Pilot)
(1983)
... Gideon Hackles
1982
Little Gloria... Happy at Last
(TV Mini-Series)
Justice John Francis Carew
Justice John Francis Carew
- Part II
(1982)
... Justice John Francis Carew
1981-1982
Mr. Merlin
(TV Series)
Max Merlin
Max Merlin
- I Was a Teenage Loser
(1982)
... Max Merlin
- Arrivederci Dink
(1982)
... Max Merlin
- An Absence of Amulets
(1982)
... Max Merlin
- Change of Venue: Part 2
(1982)
... Max Merlin
- Change of Venue: Part 1
(1982)
... Max Merlin
1974-1978
The Bob Newhart Show
(TV Series)
Herbert Hartley / Herb Hartley
Herbert Hartley / Herb Hartley
- Grizzly Emily
(1978)
... Herb Hartley
- Making Up Is the Thing to Do
(1976)
... Herbert Hartley
- An American Family
(1974)
... Herbert Hartley
1975-1976
Doc
(TV Series)
Dr. Joe 'Doc' Bogert
Dr. Joe 'Doc' Bogert
- And Stanley Makes Three
(1976)
... Dr. Joe 'Doc' Bogert
- A Little Night Visitor
(1976)
... Dr. Joe 'Doc' Bogert
- The Westside Clinic and Deli
(1976)
... Dr. Joe 'Doc' Bogert
- Mama Doc
(1976)
... Dr. Joe 'Doc' Bogert
- EKG and Vote for Me
(1976)
... Dr. Joe 'Doc' Bogert
1975
The Wide World of Mystery
(TV Series)
Warren
Warren
- The Two Deaths of Sean Doolittle
(1975)
... Warren
1971-1973
All in the Family
(TV Series)
Father John Majeski
Father John Majeski
- Edith's Conversion
(1973)
... Father John Majeski
- Edith Flips Her Wig
(1972)
... Father John Majeski
- Edith's Accident
(1971)
... Father John Majeski
1967
New York Television Theatre
(TV Series)
(segments "The Proposal" / "Swan Song")
- The Proposal/Swan Song
(1967)
... (segments "The Proposal" / "Swan Song")
1965-1966
The Trials of O'Brien
(TV Series)
Judge / Chief Judge
Judge / Chief Judge
- A Horse Called Destiny
(1966)
... Judge
- No Justice for the Judge
(1965)
... Chief Judge
1963
The Doctors and the Nurses
(TV Series)
Harold Myle
Harold Myle
- Show Just Cause Why You Should Weep
(1963)
... Harold Myle
1951-1963
Armstrong Circle Theatre
(TV Series)
Mr. Miller / Mr.Dubois / Hornaday
Mr. Miller / Mr.Dubois / Hornaday
- The Embezzler
(1963)
... Mr. Miller
- The Secret Crime
(1962)
- Case for Room 310
(1958)
... (as Bernard Hughes)
- Four Homes for Danny
(1957)
... Mr.Dubois
- Key Witness
(1951)
... Hornaday
1962-1963
Naked City
(TV Series)
1st Reporter / Judge
1st Reporter / Judge
- Prime of Life
(1963)
... 1st Reporter
- One of the Most Important Men in the Whole World
(1962)
... Judge
1962
Car 54, Where Are You?
(TV Series)
Inspector Henderson
Inspector Henderson
- Toody Undercover
(1962)
... Inspector Henderson
1960-1962
Route 66
(TV Series)
Al Forrester / Doctor
Al Forrester / Doctor
- Two on the House
(1962)
... Al Forrester
- The Man on the Monkey Board
(1960)
... Doctor (as Bernard Hughes)
1958
The Phil Silvers Show
(TV Series)
Dog Show Judge
Dog Show Judge
- Bilko's Prize Poodle
(1958)
... Dog Show Judge
1957
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series)
Leo
Leo
- Little Charlie Don't Want a Saddle
(1957)
... Leo
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Self (14 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
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(December 16, 1977 to January 28, 1978) He acted in George Bernard Shaw's play, "The Devil's Disciple," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Rex Harrison, Chris Sarandon, Carole Shelley and Margaret Hamilton in the cast. Frank Dunlop was director. See more »Alternate Names:
Bernard HughesHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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I didn't make a lot of money, but I worked all the time. I worked for writers who didn't make money. I worked for directors who didn't make money. There wasn't a basement in New York I didn't work in. - of his early years in the theater See more »Trivia:
Died only 5 days prior to his 91st birthday. See more »Star Sign:
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