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Orson Bean
AKA: Dallas Frederick Burrows · اورسن بین
Acting
Born: 1928
Burlington, Vermont, USA
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Biography
Orson Bean (born Dallas Frederick Burrows; July 22, 1928 – February 7, 2020) was an American film, television, and stage actor, as well as a comedian, writer, and producer. He appeared frequently on televised game shows from the 1960s through the 1980s and was a longtime panelist on the television game show To Tell the Truth.
On February 7, 2020, while walking near Venice Boulevard and Shell Avenue, in Venice, California, Bean was struck by two cars, with the second striking him fatally. He was 91.
On February 7, 2020, while walking near Venice Boulevard and Shell Avenue, in Venice, California, Bean was struck by two cars, with the second striking him fatally. He was 91.
Known For
Teachers
Jerry
2016 · US
Superstore
Dr. Fogler
2015 · US
Another Period
Laverne Fusselforth V
2015 · US
Hot in Cleveland
Dan
2010 · US
Women's Murder Club
Role
2007 · US
The Sarah Silverman Program.
Mr. Myron
2007 · US
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
Chick
2006 · US
Commander in Chief
Bill Harrison
2005 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers | 2016 | Jerry |
| Superstore | 2015 | Dr. Fogler |
| Another Period | 2015 | Laverne Fusselforth V |
| Hot in Cleveland | 2010 | Dan |
| Women's Murder Club | 2007 | Contributor |
| The Sarah Silverman Program. | 2007 | Mr. Myron |
| The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman | 2006 | Chick |
| Commander in Chief | 2005 | Bill Harrison |
| The Closer | 2005 | Donald Baxter |
| Desperate Housewives | 2004 | Roy Bender |
| Two and a Half Men | 2003 | Norman |
| Family Law | 1999 | Archbishop Phillips |
| Becker | 1998 | Mr. Bennett |
| Ally McBeal | 1997 | Marty Brigg |
| 7th Heaven | 1996 | Patient |
| Ellen | 1994 | Gameshow Contestant |
| Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | 1993 | Loren Bray |
| Vicki! | 1992 | Self |
| Tiny Toon Adventures | 1990 | Gepetto (voice) |
| Monsters | 1988 | Dr. Hubbard |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984 | Ebeneezer McEnery |
| Reading Rainbow | 1983 | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| The Facts of Life | 1979 | Contributor |
| The Love Boat | 1977 | Artie D'Angelo |
| Ellery Queen | 1975 | Warren Wright |
| Dinah! | 1974 | Self |
| Love, American Style | 1969 | Artie Kaufman |
| The Dick Cavett Show | 1968 | Self - Guest |
| NET Playhouse | 1966 | Stephen Minch |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962 | Self |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self |
| Naked City | 1958 | Arnold Platt |
| Tonight Starring Jack Paar | 1957 | Self - Guest Host |
| The Phil Silvers Show | 1955 | Pvt. Wally Gunther / Pete Gunther |
| The Millionaire | 1955 | Newman Johnson |
| Omnibus | 1952 | Contributor |
| I've Got a Secret | 1952 | Contributor |
| What's My Line? | 1950 | Self - Mystery Guest |
| Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950 | Contributor |
| Studio One | 1948 | Charlie Digger |
| Kraft Television Theatre | 1947 | Contributor |