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Allan Melvin

 
Actor: Allan Melvin
  • Born: Feb 18, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Died: Jan 17, 2008
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '60s-'70s
  • Major Genres: Comedy
  • Career Highlights: Scooby-Doo in Arabian Nights, All in the Family: Barney the Gold Digger, All in the Family: Archie's Other Wife
  • First Major Screen Credit: The Dick Van Dyke Show: Harrison B. Harding of Camp Crowder, Mo. (1961)

Biography

American comic character actor Allan Melvin worked on stage, radio, screen, and television, where he is best remembered for playing Sam the Butcher, the love interest of beloved housekeeper Alice on The Brady Bunch. He also appeared as Sergeant Bilko's right-hand man (#The Phil Silvers Show}, and as Archie Bunker's best friend on All in the Family). Melvin also worked in commercials and voiced many animated cartoons. He died of cancer in January 2008 at age 84. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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