The man best known for playing surgeon Major Charles Winchester on “M*A*S*H” wanted to help people in the real world too … or so it seems, based on his will. David Ogden Stiers — who died in March after a battle with bladder cancer — left…
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David Ogden Stiers Dies; M*A*S*H* Star Was 75
David Ogden Stiers is best known for having played Major Charles Emerson Winchester III on the hit series M*A*S*H* and for voicing Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast.
Those are just two highlights of a prolific career. Sadly, the legendary actor has now passed away.
He was 75 years old.
David Ogden Stiers passed away peacefully in his home in Newport.
His agent, Mitchell Stubbs, tells The Oregonian/Oregon Live that the esteemed actor had been waging a losing war against bladder cancer.
Cancer is a vicious killer, and doesn’t care how talented someone is or the level of their cultural impact.
Even those who have never seen an episode of M*A*S*H* in their lives have doubtless been touched by Stiers’ work on television, in films, in animation, and in video games.
David Ogden Stiers was born in Peoria, Illinois to parents Margaret Elizabeth (whose maiden name was Ogden) and Kenneth Truman Stiers.
As a young man, David briefly attended the University of Oregon after graduating from North Eugene High School.
However, he would end up moving to San Francisco in order to pursue his passion for acting.
He worked with such groups as California Shakespeare Theater, San Francisco Actors Workshop, and an improv group called The Committee.
Stiers studied drama at Juilliard from 1968 until 1972, where he was mentored by John Houseman.
His very early acting credits included The Mary Tyler Moore Show and appearing in the pilot of Charlie’s Angels.
David Ogden Stiers’ very distinctive voice can be heard off-screen in THX-1138, which was George Lucas’ very first film.
Obviously, most people’s first memorable introduction to Stiers was when he joined the cast of M*A*S*H* in 1977, filling the void created by the departure of Larry Linville (who portrayed Frank Burns).
Stiers portrayed an aristocratic and haughty man who was nonetheless an extremely talented surgeon.
He was nominated for two Emmy Awards for that role, the first in 1981 and the second in 1982.
In terms of voicework, easily his most famous role was in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, voicing Cogsworth, the clock who quips “If it isn’t Baroque, don’t fix it.”
He would go on to do more work for Disney, voicing the primary antagonist of Pocahontas (we mean Governor Radcliffe, not the concepts of colonialism or of Disney’s historical whitewashing).
He also had roles in Atlantis: The Lost Empire (arguably Disney’s most underrated film) and in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
And, of course, he voiced Jumba Jookiba in Lilo & Stitch.
David Ogden Stiers continued to make appearances in live action media as well, appearing as the villainous Oberoth in a recurring role on Stargate Atlantis in 2007 and appearing in an episode of Leverage in 2011.
In 2009, Stiers came out as gay, stating in an interview that he was “very proud to be so” and he no longer wished to hide it. Good for him.
Though he lived a full life and fans will always treasure his work, he will be missed.
"M*A*S*H" Star David Ogden Stiers Dead at 75
David Odgen Stiers — best known for playing Major Charles Winchester on “M*A*S*H” — has died after a battle with bladder cancer … according to his agent. The actor joined the cast of “M*A*S*H” in 1977, playing an arrogant aristocrat and talented…
Monday, December 4, 2017
Kim & Kourtney Kardashian Throw Sons Joint Merry Monster Mash Birthday
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian killed 2 birds with 1 stone by throwing their sons a joint monster-themed birthday party where Santa even made the guest list. The Kardashians do parties right and this was no exception because the sisters added a little…
Monday, January 9, 2017
"MASH" Star William Christopher Death Certificate (DOCUMENT)
“MASH” star William Christopher – who played Father John Mulcahy — died from cardiorespiratory arrest … this according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ. The document also lists small cell carcinoma as a contributing factor,…
Sunday, January 1, 2017
William Christopher Dies; Beloved MASH Star Was 84
Just hours before it comes to an end, 2016 has struck again.
We’ve lost yet another beloved celebrity.
According to multiple sources, William Christopher – a veteran actor best known for his iconic role on the smash hit TV show MASH – has passed away at his home in Pasadena.
He was 84 years.
Christopher portrayed Father John Mulcahy on the show, having been part of a legendary ensemble cast that included Alan Alda, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Loretta Swit and Harry Morgan.
As lore has it, Christopher, who played a Catholic priest yet was Methodist in real life, auditioned for the role … but went off script with a rambling, ad-libbed monologue.
Per TMZ, producers absolutely adored the unexpected lines he uttered and hired him on one condition:
That he had to stay on script for the episodes.
Along with his character on MASH (whose series finale remains the most-watched episode of any television show in history) also made appearances on Gomer Pyle, The Andy Griffith Show”and Hogan’s Heroes.
He graduated from Wesleyan University in 1954 and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
A native of Evanston, Illinois, Christopher kicked off his acting career on the stage, appearing in Off-Broadway productions like The Hostage.
But it was MASH that made Christopher a household name for years.
It ran on CBS from 1972 to 1983.
After the program went off the air, Christopher reprised the role for two more seasons in the spin-off AfterMASH.
Christopher passed away at his residence from non-lung, small cell carcinoma.
He leaves behind a wife and two kids.
And we don’t mean to be flippant… this is just getting ridiculous: 2016 can really go home now. It’s obnoxious.
Hurry up and get here, 2017.
We send our condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of William Christopher.
Along with the family, friends and loved ones of all the stars (above) who died this year.
"MASH" Star William Christopher Dead at 84
“MASH” star William Christopher — who played Father John Mulcahy on the iconic show — is the latest celebrity to die in 2016. Christopher was part of one of the most spectacular ensembles ever on TV … a cast which included Alan Alda, Jamie Farr,…
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