David Doyle

Birth Name:

David Fitzgerald Doyle

Birth Place:

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Served in the U․S․ Navy during the Korean War as an air controller and radio DJ at Guantánamo Bay
Studied pre-law at the University of Nebraska in order to become a lawyer like the other men in his family, but switched to New York's Neighborhood Playhouse when he decided to pursue acting
Earned his first Broadway credits in 1956 after replacing Walter Matthau in "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?"
First appeared in a community theater production of "Life With Father" when he was 10 years old
Quote: "Theater is a whole other experience․ It's the immediacy an actor appreciates: You don't have to wait a year for the response․․․And you get to show the entire spectrum of a character․․․It's a full, complete quilt-much more fulfilling than piecework․"
Also worked as a voice actor, playing Grandpa Lou Pickles in "Rugrats" and Pepe the Cricket in "The Adventures of Pinocchio․"
Gained widespread recognition after completing the role of Bosley from 1976 to 1981 on the original "Charlie's Angels" television series
Was a frequent participant on "Match Game" throughout the late '70s and early '80s
Was a classmate of Johnny Carson at the University of Nebraska

1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1980Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Television Series:Nominated

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