Brad Raymond Trumbull (November 25, 1924 – November 25, 1994) was an American film, stage and television actor.[2] He was known for playing the role of Brody in the American crime drama television series The Lawless Years.
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Born | Brad Raymond Trumbull (1924-11-25)November 25, 1924 |
Died | November 25, 1994(1994-11-25) (aged 70) Canoga Park, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Film, stage and television actor |
Years active | 1952–1988 |
Spouse(s) | Susanne Trumbull[1] |
Trumbull studied at the Pasadena Playhouse, later graduating in 1950.[1] After that, he then served in World War II.[1] Trumbull began his career in 1952, as appearing in the television series Gang Busters. He guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, One Day at a Time, Diff'rent Strokes,[1] M*A*S*H, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Mister Ed, The Golden Girls,[1] Tales of Wells Fargo, The Andy Griffith Show, Mannix, The Doris Day Show and Highway Patrol.[1] Trumbull also appeared in over ninety episodes of the variety television series The Carol Burnett Show.[1]
In his stage career, Trumbull co-starred with actress Cathy Browne, who played the role of feminity old-maid Lizzie, in which her character is the daughter of the character H.C. Curry (Robert Cornthwaite).[3] With his role in The Rainmaker, he played the role of the same name as the main title, but was also known as "Bill Starbuck".[3] Trumbull played his co-starring part well.[3] The play was shown at the Tustin Playbox, in which was written by N. Richard Nash and directed by William Schallert.[3]
Trumbull died in November 1994 of heart failure in Canoga Park, California, at the age of 70.[1]