Phil Bruns
| Phil Bruns | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 2, 1931 Pipestone, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | February 8, 2012 (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor/Writer |
| Years active | 1959–2012 |
| Spouse | Laurie Franks |
Philip Bruns (May 2, 1931 – February 8, 2012) was an American television actor and writer, best remembered for portraying George Shumway, the father of Mary Hartman on the 1970s comedic series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
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[edit] Life and career
He appeared as Morty Seinfeld in the sitcom Seinfeld, in a first-season episode entitled "The Stake Out", but was replaced in the role by Barney Martin.
He also appeared in Columbo, Night Court, Just Shoot Me!, and M*A*S*H. He appeared in dozens of films, TV commercials, and on and Off-Broadway plays (winning an Obie award for "Mr. Simian" in the 1963-64 season). Films in which Bruns appeared include The Great Waldo Pepper, Harry and Tonto, Flashdance, The Stunt Man, My Favorite Year, and Return of the Living Dead Part II.[1]
Bruns wrote The Character Actor's Do's, Don'ts And Anecdotes, which was published in early November 2008. Bruns' co-star in The Stunt Man and My Favorite Year, actor Peter O'Toole wrote the book's foreword.
Bruns established the largest private school library in the Bahamas. Until his death, Bruns resided in Hollywood with his wife, former Broadway musical actress Laurie Franks. He died of natural causes on February 8, 2012, aged 80.
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[edit] Sources
- Calvin, "Going Out of Business," Sanford and Son, NBC, 1974
- Calvin, "My Kingdom for a Horse" (also known as "First Night Out"), Sanford and Son, NBC, 1974
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