C. Lindsay Workman
Charles Lindsay Workman was a character and voice actor who had a career in film and television that started in the 1950s and continued until the early 1990s. He has over 100 credits.
C. Lindsay Workman | |
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 C. Lindsay Workman in The Brady Brunch 1970 | |
| Born | March 6, 1924 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | April 24, 2012 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Lindsay Workman |
| Occupation | Actor |
Background
A familiar face to viewers, Workman was a prolific character actor whose 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]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | The Book of Acts Series | Silas | |
| 1960 | Spring Affair | Wilbur Crane | |
| 1961 | The Explosive Generation | Science Teacher | Uncredited |
| 1965 | At the End of the Rainbow | Prof. Antonio | |
| 1967 | Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! | Courtney | Uncredited |
| 1973 | Westworld | Supervisor | |
| 1978 | Buffalo Rider | Narrator | Voice |
| 1978 | The One Man Jury | Judge | |
| 1991 | The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear | Maitre'd |
References
- Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) Official Emmy website - C. Lindsay Workman, Busy Character Actor of the 60s and 70s
- Claremont Courier, May 21, 2012 - C. Lindsay Workman
- Entora - Blondie1957, Season 1 » Episode 25, Howdy Neighbor
- TV.com - C. Lindsay Workman, CREDITS
- TV.com - Here Come the Brides Season 2 Episode 16, Debt of Honor
- Ultimate70s.com - 1970-1982 TV show guest appearances for C. Lindsay Workman:
- The Daily Reporter, Thursday, September 10, 1970 - Page 31
- CSFD.cz - Five of Me, The (TV film), Hrají:
- IMDb - C. Lindsay Workman (1924–2012), Filmography
- Variety, May 21, 2012 - C. Lindsay Workman dies at 88