For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Short stints at a variety of jobs followed. Stevenson died of a heart attack late Thursday at a hospital, agent Robert Malcolm said.Stevenson played Lt. Col. Henry Blake, the womanizing goof-off commanding officer of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, for the first three seasons of "M*A*S*H." But you couldn't beat what she was as a person, funnier and warmer and kinder than most people I've known.". He is currently 65 years old. As noted by Variety, Henry suffered tremendously from injuries he sustained while playing professional football. It was pretty common to see certain actors return as different characters throughout the series. Born November 14, 1927 Died February 15, 1996 Cause of Death Heart Attack Biography Read More Affable comedic actor McLean Stevenson was most widely known for his portrayal of Col. Henry Blake on the wartime ensemble dramedy "M*A*S*H" (CBS, 1972-1983), a ground-breaking show he left in order to pursue a series of his own. He was also the brother of actress Ann Whitney. He wasn't playing Flagg there but then, Flagg was a master of disguise, so who can say for sure? Wood was very involved with the live theater scene in New York City, and throughout his career, "wrote specialty material for revues and acted in New York City and regional [theaters]." Sadly, after the show's first three seasons, Stevenson asked to be let go of his contract so he could pursue other work. "He was smart, funny, curious and dedicated. Patricia Stevens played Nurse Baker kind of. As noted by The New York Timesin 2013, Arbus' death was confirmed by his daughter, Amy, one of his three children spanning from two marriages. Nielsen, who was known for starring roles in films such as "Airplane!" As he explained to The Philadelphia Inquirer (via MeTV), "I pulled out every box in my head marked nerd, moron and slime." He married third wife, Ginny Fosdick in 1980. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake in the television series M*A*S*H, which earned him a Golden Globe Award in 1974. "She had more friends than anyone in the world," Julie Strassman, the actress's sister, said after her death. Afterward, she dropped off the Hollywood map, with her work on "M*A*S*H" remaining her most famous. He was 95. Learn more about merges. Despite Margaret's high hopes for their marriage, Donald soon turns out to be untrustworthy, cheap, and unfaithful. In Season 1 of "M*A*S*H," Nurse Margie Cutler is a heartthrob of the camp: so cute that at one point Margaret Houlihan (Loretta Swit) even deems her a distraction and decides to send her packing. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He was best known for starring as Colonel Henry Blake on the television series M*A*S*H from 1972 to . "I have people coming up to me that say, as far as being Asian, you're the first role model that I had of an Asian that wasn't portrayed as an Asian, just as a person. McLean Stevenson, who played the amiable, slipshod Lieut. McLean Stevenson - Wikipedia Five sweaters and a pair of dirty pants, you can make pretty good money. (McLean Stevenson), Copyright 2023 /The Celebrity Deaths.com/All Rights Reserved. During the 1960s, he worked in night clubs and comedy cabarets, did summer stock theater and some television before moving to Hollywood, where he worked as a comedy writer for Tom Smothers. In the third season finale "Abyssinia, Henry", Henry Blake is sent home, to coincide with McLean Stevenson's departure from the show. McLean Stevensonbegan in show business at age 31. I loved Wayne. McIntyre was brought to the screen by actor Wayne Rogers, who embodied the silly surgeon with humor and grace. She said that before Stevenson left the series he told her, "I know I will not be in anything as good as this show, but I have to leave and be number one. He was very busy but a series of sitcoms all were cancelled after the first season"Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes" "The McLean Stevenson Show" "In the Beginning, Hello, Larry" and "Dirty Dancing." Bullish, antagonistic, and hypocritical, Sergeant Zelmo Zale makes a great low-stakes adversary: the other characters don't have to defeat him, they just have to figure out how to live with him. [15], Stevenson was recovering from bladder cancer surgery at the Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center on February 15, 1996, when he suffered a sudden fatal heart attack. Christopher returned to again play Mulcahy in the show's spinoff, "AfterMASH." He also had a regular role on the quirky sitcom "Madame's Place," where he played butler to a puppet. Stevenson found his greatest success in M*A*S*H. The series quickly became one of the most popular situation comedies of its time, and was eventually recognized as one of the top sitcoms in television history. described to the Hollywood Reporter by co-star Gary Burghoff, Alan Alda even admitted to the New York Times. He worked at a radio station, played a clown on a live television show in Dallas and sold insurance and medical equipment. Before his time on "M*A*S*H," Winter was a stage actor who worked primarily in San Francisco and New York. Try again. McLean Stevenson, best remembered for his role as the laconic, reluctant commanding officer and chief surgeon of CBS television's "MASH" in its early years, has died. Death. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. After appearing in episodes of "Fame," "ABC Afterschool Special," and "Divorce Court," she decided to commit herself completely to writing. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Edgar " Mac " McLean Stevenson Jr. (November 14, 1927 - February 15, 1996) was an American actor and comedian. McLean Stevenson (1927-1996) - Find a Grave Memorial As reported by The Times, Haymer began his acting career in the nightclub scene after graduating from the University of Missouri before turning to the screen, he worked as a stage actor and was well-known for his work in commercial acting. Arbus' real life was as fascinating as his character's, even if it was very different. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Alan Alda reminisced on Twitter about Stiers' ability to skateboard to work before turning into his buttoned-up character, and added addressing Stiers directly that he would never forget "how gentle you were, how kind, except when devising the most vicious practical jokes.

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