Henderson Forsythe

Infobox actor
name = Henderson Forsythe

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birthdate = Birth date|1917|9|11
birthplace = Macon, Missouri, USA
deathdate = death date and age|2006|4|17|1917|9|11|mf=y
deathplace = Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
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occupation = Actor
spouse = Dorothea Maria Carlson (1942-2006)
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tonyawards = Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1979 "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas "
awards = Hollywood Walk of Fame
6338 Hollywood Boulevard

Henderson Forsythe (September 11 1917 – April 17 2006) was an American actor. Forsythe was known for his role as Dr. David Stewart #2 on the soap opera "As the World Turns", a role he played for 32 years, and for his work on the New York stage.

Biography

Early life

Forsythe was born in Macon, Missouri, the son of Mary Katherine (née Henderson) and Cecil Proctor Forsythe. [cite web | title=Henderson Forsythe Biography | url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/28/Henderson-Forsythe.html | work=filmreference | date=2008 | accessdate=2008-07-06]

Theatre

In 1979, Forsythe won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor (Musical) for his work in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", which showcased his ability to entertain as well as act; he later reprised the role in London. He also appeared onstage in dramas such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" by Edward Albee, and "The Birthday Party" by Harold Pinter.

Television and film

His television credits included a recurring role as Big Bud on the television series "Eight is Enough", which he reprised for another television series starring Scott Bakula called "Eisenhower and Lutz". Other soap operas on which he appeared are "From These Roots" and "The Edge of Night". He appeared in many movies, such as "Silkwood" and "Chances Are".

Personal life

Forsythe married actress Dorothea Maria Carlson on May 26 1942. She survives him along with their sons, Eric and Jason. He died of undisclosed causes, aged 88, in Williamsburg Landing, Virginia. [cite news | author=Douglas Martin | title=Henderson Forsythe, 88, Character Actor, Dies | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/20/arts/television/20forsythe.html | work=The New York Times | date=20 April 2006 | accessdate=2008-07-06]

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