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Gary Burghoff

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  • Birth Place: Bristol. CT
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/24/1943, Gemini
  • Profession: Actor
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Gary Burghoff Fast Facts:
  • Despite being born with deformed fingers, he took up the drums in high school and performed in jazz groups. 
  • Originated the title role of Charlie Brown in the 1967 off-Broadway musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
  • Licensed in California to care for wounded animals, he was called "The Birdman of Malibu" by neighbors for his yard full of birds and other creatures.
  • Was the only principal actor from the cast of Robert Altman's film M*A*S*H (1970) to join the CBS sitcom M*A*S*H (1972-83); he appeared in seven seasons, then chose to leave to pursue other interests.
  • Launched a lucrative career as a wildlife artist and sold his paintings in galleries.
  • Known for numerous inventions related to fishing, including Chum Magic, which is used to attract more fish to a boat.
  • Gary Burghoff Relationships:
  • Ann Burghoff - Mother
  • David Burghoff - Brother
  • Elisabeth Bostrom - Wife
  • Gena Gale - Daughter
  • Janet Gale - Ex-wife
  • Jordan Burghoff - Son
  • Miles Burghoff - Son
  • Rodney Burghoff - Father
  • Gary Burghoff Awards:
  • 1979 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series - Nominee
  • 1973 Emmy: Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy - Nominee
  • 1975 Emmy: Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1976 Emmy: Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1977 Emmy: Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
  • 1974 Emmy: Best Supporting Actor in Comedy - Nominee
  • 1978 Emmy: Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
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