Forsythe, Henderson (b. 1917), actor. He was born in Macon, Missouri, and educated at Culver‐Stockton College and the University of Iowa before beginning his acting career in stock in 1940. A durable stage actor with a wide range, Forsythe appeared in dozens of regional theatre productions before making his Broadway debut in 1957 and then worked in New York another twenty years before he received wide recognition as Sheriff Dodd in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1978). He often played featured or supporting characters, replaced stars in leading parts, and essayed leads in modern classics Off Broadway.
Henderson Forsythe
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- Born: Sep 11, 1917 in Macon, Missouri
- Died: Apr 17, 2006 in Williamsburg Landing, Virginia
- Occupation: Actor
- Active: '70s-'90s
- Major Genres: Drama
- Career Highlights: In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas, End of the Line
- First Major Screen Credit: End of the Line (1988)
Biography
Born in the American Midwest, actor Henderson Forsythe received his MFA degree at the State University of Iowa, where he subsequently joined the faculty. After four years' Army service during and after WorldWar II, Forsythe headed to New York to put his acting training to practical use. He spent the next two decades commuting between New York and London, appearing in such stage productions as The Iceman Cometh, The Collection, Miss Lonelyhearts, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and A Delicate Balance. The actor won a Tony award for his performance in the robust musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, working in both the Broadway and London companies. Since seemingly the beginning of time, Henderson Forsythe played the role of Dr. David Stewart on the never-ending TV soap opera As the World Turns; he made additional regular TV appearances on The Brighter Day (1958), Eisenhower & Lutz (1988) and Nearly Departed (1989). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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| Born | September 11, 1917 Macon, Missouri, USA |
| Died | April 17, 2006 (aged 88) Williamsburg, Virginia, USA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothea Maria Carlson (1942-2006) |
Henderson Forsythe (September 11, 1917 – April 17, 2006) was an American actor. Forsythe was known for his role as Dr. David Stewart #2 on the soap opera As the World Turns, a role he played for 32 years, and for his work on the New York stage.
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Biography
Early life
Forsythe was born in Macon, Missouri, the son of Mary Katherine (née Henderson) and Cecil Proctor Forsythe.[1]
Theatre
In 1979, Forsythe won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor (Musical) for his work in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, which showcased his ability to entertain as well as act; he later reprised the role in London. He also appeared onstage in dramas such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee, and The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter. He creasted the role of Andrew Jorgensen in the off-broadway play Other People's Money .
Television and film
His television credits included a recurring role as Big Bud on the television series Eight is Enough, which he reprised for another television series starring Scott Bakula called Eisenhower and Lutz. Other soap operas on which he appeared are From These Roots and The Edge of Night. He appeared in many movies, such as Silkwood and Chances Are.
Personal life
Forsythe married actress Dorothea Maria Carlson on May 26, 1942. She survives him along with their sons, Eric and Jason. He died of undisclosed causes, aged 88, in Williamsburg Landing, Virginia.[2]
References
- ^ "Henderson Forsythe Biography". filmreference. 2008. http://www.filmreference.com/film/28/Henderson-Forsythe.html. Retrieved 2008-07-06.
- ^ Douglas Martin (20 April 2006). "Henderson Forsythe, 88, Character Actor, Dies". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/20/arts/television/20forsythe.html. Retrieved 2008-07-06.
External links
- Henderson Forsythe at the Internet Broadway Database
- Henderson Forsythe at the Internet Movie Database
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