Gary Burghoff
Birth Name:
Gary Rich Burghoff
Birth Place:
Bristol, Connecticut, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- An avid wildlife conservationist, he often speaks on behalf of the Animal Rehabilitation Clinic located in California
- Born with a deformed left hand and often went to great lengths to hide it during scenes for "M*A*S*H"
- Despite starting his career as a stage performer in New York, he would transition to television and film, gaining widespread recognition for his role of Radar on "M*A*S*H"
- Moved to New York after college, where he would work at Saks Fifth Avenue to pay the bills while moonlighting as a drummer at local nightclubs
- An self-taught painter, he often depicts scenes of wildlife in his work
- Holds several patents for various fishing equipment pieces
- The only actor to be asked to reprise his role from the 1970 film "MASH" for the series of the same name a few years later
Awards
- 1973Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy:Nominated
- 1974Primetime Emmy - Best Supporting Actor in Comedy:Nominated
- 1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1976Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
- 1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series:Nominated
- 2001Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Service Show Host:Nominated