C. Lindsay Workman

C. Lindsay Workman
Born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Died April 24, 2012(2012-04-24) (aged 88)
Los Angeles, California
Nationality American
Other names Lindsay Workman
Occupation Actor

C. Lindsay Workman was a character and voice actor who had a career in film and television that started in the 1950s. With over 100 credits it continued until the early 1990s.

Background

A familiar face to viewers, Workman was a prolific character actor who's 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

One 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]

In the late 1960s, he had a reoccurring role as Reverend Adams in Here Come the Brides.[5] During the 1970s, he had a reoccurring 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

He died on April 24, 2012 in Claremont, California at the age of 88 following a short illness.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) Official Emmy website - C. Lindsay Workman, Busy Character Actor of the 60s and 70s
  2. ↑ Claremont Courier, May 21, 2012 - C. Lindsay Workman
  3. ↑ Entora - Blondie1957, Season 1 » Episode 25, Howdy Neighbor
  4. ↑ TV.com - C. Lindsay Workman, CREDITS
  5. ↑ TV.com - Here Come the Brides Season 2 Episode 16, Debt of Honor
  6. ↑ Ultimate70s.com - 1970-1982 TV show guest appearances for C. Lindsay Workman:
  7. ↑ The Daily Reporter, Thursday, September 10, 1970 - Page 31
  8. ↑ CSFD.cz - Five of Me, The (TV film), Hrají:
  9. ↑ Imdb - C. Lindsay Workman (1924–2012), Filmography
  10. ↑ Variety, May 21, 2012 - C. Lindsay Workman dies at 88
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