John Whitin Lasell Jr. (born November 6,[2] 1928)[3] is an American film and television actor.[4] He is known for playing Dr. Peter Guthrie in the American soap opera television series Dark Shadows.[5]
John Lasell | |
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Born | John Whitin Lasell Jr. (1928-11-06) November 6, 1928 (age 93) Williamstown, Vermont, U.S. |
Occupation | Film and television actor |
Spouse | Patricia Smith[1] |
Born in Williamstown, Vermont.[2] Lasell was a shakespearean actor.[6] He began his television career in 1960, first appearing in the anthology television series Armstrong Circle Theatre. In the same year, he appeared in Hong Kong and Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond. Lasell played as stage actor John Wilkes Booth in the anthology television series The Twilight Zone in the episode "Back There".[7] He played the recurring roles of Dr. Robbins in Lassie and as Benjamin Wedlock in the drama television series Dan August. He made three appearances in the legal drama television series Perry Mason.[8]
Lasell was considered married.[1] He guest-starred in numerous television programs including Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, Rawhide, Tales of Wells Fargo, 12 O'Clock High, The Fugitive, Adam-12, Mannix, Ben Casey, The Streets of San Francisco and Shotgun Slade.[9] He appeared in the five films. His final television credit was from the soap opera television series Falcon Crest.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1969 | Topaz | State Department Official #1 | Uncredited |
1970 | Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came | Dr. Hillery | |
1970 | Helen Keller and Her Teacher | Capt. Keller | |
1971 | The Organization | Zach Mills | |
1971 | Honky | Archer Divine | |
1972 | Deathmaster | Sgt. Kelly |