Richard Deacon

Birth Name:

Richard Deacon

Birth Place:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Passed away after suffering an unexpected heart attack in 1984 at 63-years-old
A longtime stage performer, he can best be remembered for his work in the 1969 Broadway production of "Hello, Dolly!" alongside Phyllis Diller
Due to his deep voice and bald head, he would often portray authoritative roles
An avid chef, he wrote several cookbooks over the course of his lifetime and even hosted a cooking program in Canada

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