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Jack Cassidy

Mar 05, 1927 - Dec 12, 1976 (49 years old) in Richmond Hill, New York, USA

John Joseph Edward “Jack” Cassidy (March 5, 1927 – December 12, 1976) was an American actor of stage, film and screen.

His frequent professional persona was that of an urbane, super-confident egotist with a dramatic flair, much in the manner of Broadway actor Frank Fay. Cassidy perfected this character to such an extent that he was cast as the legendary John Barrymore in the feature film W.C. Fields and Me. The role of the vain, shallow, buffoon-like newsman Ted Baxter on TV's The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977) was written with Cassidy in mind. However, Cassidy turned down the role, feeling that it was not right for him, and the part went to Ted Knight. Cassidy later appeared as a guest star in a 1971 episode as Ted's highly competitive and equally egocentric brother, Hal.

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Known For

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Love, American Style
Chuck
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The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Hal Baxter
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Columbo
Ken Franklin
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Hawaii Five-O
Morwood
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Bewitched
Rance Butler
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Bonanza
Kevin O'Casey
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Get Smart
Mr. Bob
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The Lucy Show
Professor Zoorkin
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Great Performances
Paul Sears
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Maverick

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