David Dukes
David Dukes (June 6, 1945 - October 9, 2000) was an American character actor best known as Mr. McPhee on the television series Dawson's Creek. He was born in San Francisco, California and died of a heart attack in Spanaway, Washington while on location shooting the mini-series Red Rose. He had a long career in films, appearing in thirty-five, and as a television guest star, notably as the man who attempts to rape Edith Bunker on All in the Family and in the miniseries The Winds of War. He received an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor for his role in The Josephine Baker Story (1991). Dukes had extensive stage experience, first appearing on Broadway in 1971 and later in a revival of Molière's The School for Wives. He also played such colorful roles as Dracula, Doctor Frankenstein, and Antonio Salieri in the original production of Amadeus--replacing Ian McKellan. He won plaudits when he replaced John Lithgow in the original production of David Henry Hwang's play M. Butterfly and a Tony nomination in 1980 for best featured actor in a play for Bent. References
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Butterfly and a Tony nomination in 1980 for best featured actor in a play for Bent. Garner is not to be confused with the Hempstead, New York mayor of the same name. He won plaudits when he replaced John Lithgow in the original production of David Henry Hwang's play M. He most recently starred as Duke in Nick Cassavetes's The Notebook. Dukes had extensive stage experience, first appearing on Broadway in 1971 and later in a revival of Molière's The School for Wives. He also played such colorful roles as Dracula, Doctor Frankenstein, and Antonio Salieri in the original production of Amadeus--replacing Ian McKellan. Originally intended to be a one-shot guest role, he stayed for the season. He received an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor for his role in The Josephine Baker Story (1991). On the death of John Ritter, Garner joined the cast of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter, as Grandpa Hennessy. He had a long career in films, appearing in thirty-five, and as a television guest star, notably as the man who attempts to rape Edith Bunker on All in the Family and in the miniseries The Winds of War. In 1994, Garner co-starred with Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster, in the movie version of his original Maverick role. He was born in San Francisco, California and died of a heart attack in Spanaway, Washington while on location shooting the mini-series Red Rose. In 1986, he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for Murphy's Romance. McPhee on the television series Dawson's Creek. In the 1970s he returned to television in another popular role, that of a private investigator in The Rockford Files, for which he received an Emmy for Best Actor. David Dukes (June 6, 1945 - October 9, 2000) was an American character actor best known as Mr. In the 1960s he starred in such films as The Thrill of It All, Move Over, Darling, Boys' Night Out, The Great Escape, The Americanization of Emily, Grand Prix (which gave him a car racing bug) and Support Your Local Sheriff!. October 17, 2000. In 2004, Garner became one of the first three honorees in the World Poker Tour Walk of Fame for this portrayal. "David Dukes." The Independent (London). He became a favorite of American fans for this role. Tom Vallance. But Garner's popularity eventually made him the sole star of the series. October 11, 2000. His first film role was in The Girl He Left Behind, but in the late 1950s he starred in a popular Western series, Maverick, rotating the starring role of Brett Maverick with Jack Kelly and Roger Moore. "David Dukes; Versatile Character Actor on Screen, Stage." Los Angeles Times. He moved on to television commercials, and then to television roles. Susan King and Don Shirley. In 1954 Garner had a non-speaking role in the Broadway production of The Caine Mutiny Court Martial. October 12, 2000. He received a Purple Heart in the Korean War. "David Dukes, Chameleon of an Actor, 55." The New York Times. At 16, he joined the Merchant Marine. Emily Eakin. Born James Scott Bumgarner in Norman, Oklahoma, he has found fame in both movies and television. October 11, 2000. James Garner (born April 7, 1928) is an American actor. "David Dukes." Variety. |