David Wayne (I) (1914–1995) |
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His father was an insurance executive; his mother died when he was four. He attended Western Michigan University then worked as a statistician in Cleveland where he joined a Shakespeare repertory company. Two years later he had a minor role in "The American Way" in New York. He was rejected by the army in World War II but volunteered as an ...
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Born:in Traverse City, Michigan, USADied:(age 81) in Santa Monica, California, USA |
Making his debut as the mayor of Hawkins, Cary Elwes marvels at the '80s references and his castmates on "Stranger Things."
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Actor (131 credits)
Actor (131 credits)
1986
Trapper John, M.D.
(TV Series)
Stanley Riverside Sr.
Stanley Riverside Sr.
- Self-Diagnosis
(1986)
... Stanley Riverside Sr.
1983-1985
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Max Marshall / Dwight Scoffield
Max Marshall / Dwight Scoffield
- Trouble in Paradise/No More Mister Nice Guy/The Mermaid and the Cop
(1985)
... Max Marshall
- Fountain of Youth/Bad Luck Cabin/Uncle Daddy
(1983)
... Dwight Scoffield
1985
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Cyrus Leffingwell
Cyrus Leffingwell
- Murder Takes the Bus
(1985)
... Cyrus Leffingwell
1984-1985
St. Elsewhere
(TV Series)
Dr. George Wyler
Dr. George Wyler
- Bye, George
(1985)
... Dr. George Wyler
- Whistle, Wyler Works
(1985)
... Dr. George Wyler
- Dr. Wyler, I Presume
(1984)
... Dr. George Wyler
1983-1984
Matt Houston
(TV Series)
Bill Houston
Bill Houston
- Blood Ties
(1984)
... Bill Houston
- Houston Is Dead
(1984)
... Bill Houston
- Heritage
(1983)
... Bill Houston
1979-1982
House Calls
(TV Series)
Dr. Amos Weatherby
Dr. Amos Weatherby
- Bone of My Bone
(1982)
... Dr. Amos Weatherby
- In Norman We Trust
(1982)
... Dr. Amos Weatherby
- Ducks of Hazzard
(1982)
... Dr. Amos Weatherby
- The Weatherbys Ride Again
(1982)
... Dr. Amos Weatherby
- Deafenwolf
(1982)
... Dr. Amos Weatherby
1979
Eight Is Enough
(TV Series)
Matt
Matt
- Fathers and Other Strangers: Part 2
(1979)
... Matt
- Fathers and Other Strangers: Part 1
(1979)
... Matt
1978
Dallas
(TV Series)
Digger Barnes
Digger Barnes
- Double Wedding
(1978)
... Digger Barnes
- Reunion: Part 2
(1978)
... Digger Barnes
- Bar-B-Que
(1978)
... Digger Barnes
- Digger's Daughter
(1978)
... Digger Barnes
1977
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
(TV Series)
John Addams
John Addams
- The Mystery of the Ghostwriters' Cruise
(1977)
... John Addams
1976
Once an Eagle
(TV Mini-Series)
Col. Terwilliger
Col. Terwilliger
- Part 4
(1976)
... Col. Terwilliger
- Part 3
(1976)
... Col. Terwilliger
- Part 2
(1976)
... Col. Terwilliger
- Part 1
(1976)
... Col. Terwilliger
1975-1976
Ellery Queen
(TV Series)
Inspector Richard Queen
Inspector Richard Queen
- The Adventure of the Disappearing Dagger
(1976)
... Inspector Richard Queen
- The Adventure of the Hardhearted Huckster
(1976)
... Inspector Richard Queen
- The Adventure of Caesar's Last Sleep
(1976)
... Inspector Richard Queen
- The Adventure of the Tyrant of Tin Pan Alley
(1976)
... Inspector Richard Queen
- The Adventure of the Two-Faced Woman
(1976)
... Inspector Richard Queen
1973-1975
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Reverend Byrne / Judge Warfield
Reverend Byrne / Judge Warfield
- I Have Promises to Keep
(1975)
... Reverend Byrne
- Lynch Town
(1973)
... Judge Warfield
1975
Adams of Eagle Lake
(TV Series)
Captain Leighton
Captain Leighton
- Treasure Chest Murder
(1975)
... Captain Leighton
1974
The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One
(TV Movie)
Maynard Richards
Maynard Richards
1970-1974
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Grandpa Jubal / Colonel Rufus Ryder
Grandpa Jubal / Colonel Rufus Ryder
- Return of the Big Cat: Part 2
(1974)
... Grandpa Jubal
- Return of the Big Cat: Part 1
(1974)
... Grandpa Jubal
- The Boy Who Stole the Elephant: Part 2
(1970)
... Colonel Rufus Ryder
- The Boy Who Stole the Elephant: Part 1
(1970)
... Colonel Rufus Ryder
1974
Barnaby Jones
(TV Series)
Raymond Lennox / 'Steele'
Raymond Lennox / 'Steele'
- Dark Legacy
(1974)
... Raymond Lennox / 'Steele'
1972
The Streets of San Francisco
(TV Series)
Wally Sensibaugh
Wally Sensibaugh
- In the Midst of Strangers
(1972)
... Wally Sensibaugh
1971-1972
The Good Life
(TV Series)
Charles Dutton
Charles Dutton
- Dial 'M' for Merger
(1972)
... Charles Dutton
- The Gardeners
(1971)
... Charles Dutton
- Albert Gets Rich
(1971)
... Charles Dutton
- Butterfield Ate
(1971)
... Charles Dutton
- A Tremendous Sense of Loyalty
(1971)
... Charles Dutton
1971
Night Gallery
(TV Series)
Dr. Mill (segment "The Diary")
Dr. Mill (segment "The Diary")
- The Diary/A Matter of Semantics/Big Surprise/Professor Peabody's Last Lecture
(1971)
... Dr. Mill (segment "The Diary")
1971
Men at Law
(TV Series)
Schuyler Yates
Schuyler Yates
- The Truth, the Whole Truth - And Anything Else That Works
(1971)
... Schuyler Yates
1966-1967
Batman
(TV Series)
The Mad Hatter
The Mad Hatter
- The Mad Hatter Runs Afoul
(1967)
... The Mad Hatter
- The Contaminated Cowl
(1967)
... The Mad Hatter
- Batman Stands Pat
(1966)
... The Mad Hatter
- The Thirteenth Hat
(1966)
... The Mad Hatter
1966
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
George Holloway
George Holloway
- Holloway's Daughters
(1966)
... George Holloway
1964
The Bing Crosby Show
(TV Series)
Oscar Stengster
Oscar Stengster
- Janice and Me on a Saturday
(1964)
... Oscar Stengster
1964
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Al 'The Bomber' Devlin
Al 'The Bomber' Devlin
- Who Killed the Horne of Plenty?
(1964)
... Al 'The Bomber' Devlin
1963
Channing
(TV Series)
Dr. James Crown
Dr. James Crown
- The Last Testament of Buddy Crown
(1963)
... Dr. James Crown
1963
The Dick Powell Theatre
(TV Series)
Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson
- Apples Don't Fall Far
(1963)
... Alex Johnson
1963
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
Andrew Anderson
Andrew Anderson
- The Thirty-First of February
(1963)
... Andrew Anderson
1962
Naked City
(TV Series)
Herbert Konish
Herbert Konish
- The Multiplicity of Herbert Konish
(1962)
... Herbert Konish
1961
Outlaws
(TV Series)
Roly McDonough / Darius Woodley
Roly McDonough / Darius Woodley
- Roly
(1961)
... Roly McDonough
- No More Pencils - No More Books
(1961)
... Darius Woodley
1960
Wagon Train
(TV Series)
Shadrack Bennington
Shadrack Bennington
- The Shadrack Bennington Story
(1960)
... Shadrack Bennington
1960
Our American Heritage
(TV Series)
Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
- Millionaire's Mite
(1960)
... Andrew Carnegie
1957-1960
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Arthur Martin / David Vincent
Arthur Martin / David Vincent
- Do Not Disturb
(1960)
... Arthur Martin
- Mr. Kensington's Finest Hour
(1957)
... David Vincent
1959
Alcoa Theatre
(TV Series)
Major General von Tresckow
Major General von Tresckow
- Operation Spark
(1959)
... Major General von Tresckow
1957
The DuPont Show of the Month
(TV Series)
Willis Reynolds
Willis Reynolds
- Junior Miss
(1957)
... Willis Reynolds
1955-1957
Producers' Showcase
(TV Series)
Egbert Floud
Egbert Floud
- Ruggles of Red Gap
(1957)
... Egbert Floud
- Darkness at Noon
(1955)
1955
Norby
(TV Series)
Preston Norby / Pearson Norby
Preston Norby / Pearson Norby
- The Quiet War
(1955)
... Preston Norby
- The Boss and the Lady
(1955)
... Preston Norby
- Dorcus' Dilemma
(1955)
... Preston Norby
- Episode #1.9
(1955)
... Preston Norby
- Episode #1.11
(1955)
... Preston Norby
1953
Omnibus
(TV Series)
John Ferris (segment "The Sojourner")
John Ferris (segment "The Sojourner")
- The Sojourner
(1953)
... John Ferris (segment "The Sojourner")
1950
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Jasper Hornby
Jasper Hornby
- The Dreams of Jasper Hornby
(1950)
... Jasper Hornby
1948-1949
Actor's Studio
(TV Series)
- The Thousand Dollar Bill (restaged)
(1949)
- The Thousand Dollar Bill
(1948)
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Soundtrack (13 credits)
Soundtrack (13 credits)
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Self (33 credits)
Self (33 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in "Dance Night" on Broadway. See more »Height:
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Retired completely in 1993 after the death of his beloved wife of 52 years, Jane Gordon. See more »Nickname:
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