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 (107 credits)
Actor (107 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
- Big Doings: Part 2
(1993)
... Buzz Richman
- Paris
(1993)
... Buzz Richman (credit only)
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
(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 Majeski / Father John Majeski
Father Majeski / Father John Majeski
- Edith's Conversion
(1973)
... Father Majeski
- Edith Flips Her Wig
(1972)
... Father John Majeski
- Edith's Accident
(1971)
... Father 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
1961-1963
The Defenders
(TV Series)
Mr. Fawcett / Lester Swann
Mr. Fawcett / Lester Swann
- The Cruel Hook
(1963)
... Mr. Fawcett
- The Boy Between
(1961)
... Lester Swann
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 (16 credits)
Self (16 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage Play: The Wrong Way Light Bulb. See more »Alternate Names:
Bernard HughesHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)Spouse:
Helen Stenborg (his death) (2 children)
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