Mike Farrell

Mike Farrell (born February 6, 1939) is an American actor, best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt from 1975 until 1983 on the television series M*A*S*H. More recently, Farrell starred on the television series Providence.

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February 6 - 1939 - American - Captain B.J. Hunnicutt - 1975 - 1983 - M*A*S*H - Providence

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Farrell was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, one of four children. When he was two years old, his family moved to Hollywood, California, where his father worked as a movie studio carpenter. Farrell graduated from Hollywood High School, served in the United States Marine Corps, and worked at various jobs before his acting career. While appearing on M*A*S*H, he also wrote five episodes and directed four episodes of the series. Besides being a writer and a director, he has also been an executive producer and a producer in both television and film.

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St. Paul, Minnesota - Hollywood, California - United States Marine Corps - Writer - Director - Executive producer - Television - Film

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Even before he was well known, Farrell was an activist on political causes. He has worked with Human Rights Watch, supported long-term efforts to end homelessness and hunger, and opposed capital punishment. He has also been involved in some issues local to the Los Angeles region, including the grocery workers' union strikes in 2003-2004.

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Human Rights Watch - Homelessness - Hunger - Capital punishment - Los Angeles

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He was the voice of Jonathan Kent on the animated Superman (1996) series with Shelley Fabares, his wife, playing Martha Kent. He has guest starred in Murder, She Wrote, Justice League, Matlock, Mannix, and many others.

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Superman - 1996 - Shelley Fabares - Wife - Murder, She Wrote - Justice League - Matlock - Mannix

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He married actress Judy Farrell in 1963. They were divorced in 1983. They have two children, Michael and Erin.

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Judy Farrell - 1963 - 1983

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On December 31, 1984, he married actress Shelley Fabares.

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December 31 - 1984 - Shelley Fabares

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