McLean Stevenson

Birth Name:

Edgar McLean Stevenson

Birth Place:

Normal, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Co-founded the Children's Burn Foundation after a childhood accident left him burned
After enlisting in the Navy, Stevenson graduated with a degree in theatre arts from Northwestern University
Following college, he began his entertainment career at a radio station and shortly after, as a clown on television
Died a day before actor Roger Bowen, the original Colonel Henry Blake
Made an appearance on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson as a guest host 58 times
Became a member of the international fraternity Phi Gamma Delta while attending Northwestern University

1973Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy:Nominated
1974Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Winner
1974Primetime Emmy - Best Supporting Actor in Comedy:Nominated
1974Primetime Emmy - Best Writing in Comedy:Nominated
1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated

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