Charles Lindsay Workman (March 6, 1924 – April 24, 2012) was a character and voice actor who had a career in film and television that started in the 1950s and continued until the early 1990s. He has over 100 credits, and was often credited as Lindsay Workman.
C. Lindsay Workman | |
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 Workman in The Brady Brunch as Mr. Bertram Grossman in 1970 | |
| Born | March 6, 1924 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | April 24, 2012 (aged 88) |
| Resting place | Oak Park Cemetery in Claremont, California, US |
| Occupation | Actor |
Background
editA familiar face to viewers, Workman was a prolific character actor whose busiest time was during the 1960s and 1970s where he had dozens of guest roles in television series'.[1] He was also a voice actor and his work included Garfield and Mercedes Benz where he provided the distinguished voice for their commercials.
He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While still a child, he got his introduction to radio. He attended Pomona College and Yale University and there he studied literature and acting. During the 1950s, he was a member of the Scripps College theater department faculty. A family man, he was married and was the father of two children. He had also been active member of the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters, something that meant a lot to him. He did community volunteering work for the Boy Scouts in the Los Angeles Area Council, and received awards for his service.[2]
Career
editOne of his earliest roles was in the television series, Blondie, playing the part of Mr. Knapp in the episode "Howdy Neighbor" in 1957.[3] Also that year, he appeared in the series Sergeant Preston of the Yukon,.[4] He also appeared on the TV Western Gunsmoke.
In the late 1960s, he had a recurring role as Reverend Adams in Here Come the Brides.[5] (TV)ADAM 12-minister [1973] “ RAMPART division-S6:E2 During the 1970s, he had a recurring role in the series Julia as Otto Brockmeyer.[6][7]
He had a part in the Paul Wendkos made-for-television film, The Five of Me which was released in 1981.[8]
His last credit appears to be as Dr. Roger Furney in "Episode #1.4813" of The Young and the Restless.[9]
Death
editHe died on April 24, 2012, in Claremont, California at the age of 88 following a short illness.[10]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | The Book of Acts Series | Silas | |
| 1960 | Spring Affair | Wilbur Crane | |
| 1961 | The Explosive Generation | Science Teacher | Uncredited |
| 1965 | At the End of the Rainbow | Prof. Antonio | |
| 1967 | Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! | Courtney | Uncredited |
| 1973 | Westworld | Supervisor | |
| 1978 | Buffalo Rider | Narrator | Voice |
| 1978 | The One Man Jury | Judge | |
| 1991 | The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear | Maitre'd |
References
edit- ^ Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) Official Emmy website - C. Lindsay Workman, Busy Character Actor of the 60s and 70s
- ^ Claremont Courier, May 21, 2012 - C. Lindsay Workman
- ^ Entora - Blondie1957, Season 1 » Episode 25, Howdy Neighbor
- ^ TV.com - C. Lindsay Workman, CREDITS
- ^ TV.com - Here Come the Brides Season 2 Episode 16, Debt of Honor
- ^ Ultimate70s.com - 1970-1982 TV show guest appearances for C. Lindsay Workman:
- ^ The Daily Reporter, Thursday, September 10, 1970 - Page 31
- ^ CSFD.cz - Five of Me, The (TV film), Hrají:
- ^ IMDb - C. Lindsay Workman (1924–2012), Filmography
- ^ Variety, May 21, 2012 - C. Lindsay Workman dies at 88