Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan (November 13, 1932 - September 26, 2000) was an American television and film actor whose career spanned 34 years.

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November 13 - 1932 - September 26 - 2000 - American - Television - Film - Actor

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He was born in New York City, New York, the brother of director Robert Mulligan. After attending Columbia University, Mulligan began working in theatre, making his debut as a stage manager and performer on Broadway in 1960. Two years later he would act in his first motion picture followed by guest appearances on assorted television shows.

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New York City - New York - Robert Mulligan - Columbia University - Broadway - Motion picture

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His best-known recurring roles in television were those of Burt Campbell in the sitcom Soap for which he won a Best Actor Emmy Award and in the starring role of Dr. Harry Weston in Empty Nest, which was a spin-off of The Golden Girls. For his perfomances in Empty Nest he would win a second Best Actor Emmy Award as well as a Golden Globe Award.

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Soap - Emmy Award - Empty Nest - The Golden Girls - Golden Globe Award

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Over the years Mulligan returned to perform on Broadway and in films where he usually played supporting roles. A notable exception was the 1981 satirical film S.O.B., in which he played lead character Felix Farmer, a Hollywood producer-director modelled on the film's actual producer-director, Blake Edwards.

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S.O.B. - Hollywood - Blake Edwards

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Mulligan died of cancer in Los Angeles, California. His remains were cremated.

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Cancer - Los Angeles - California - Cremated

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Mulligan has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6777 Hollywood Blvd.

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