John Pleshette

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John Pleshette
Born	(1942-07-27) July 27, 1942 New York City, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Brown University
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1964-present
Spouse(s)	Lynn Pleshette
Relatives	Suzanne Pleshette (cousin)

John Pleshette (born July 27, 1942) is an American actor best known for being an original cast member of the long-running prime time television drama Knots Landing.

Career

He was cast in the role of Richard Avery because Knots Landing creator David Jacobs was acquainted with Pleshette's work and because Pleshette was the husband of Jacobs' ex-wife's literary agent Lynn Pleshette. Pleshette bears a strong resemblance to Lee Harvey Oswald and played him in the television film The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald (1977). Pleshette also appeared in the Blake Edwards comedy S.O.B.,^[1] and Micki and Maude. He made an appearance in MacGyver, in the season two episode "D.O.A.: MacGyver".

Personal life

He is the cousin of actress Suzanne Pleshette. John Pleshette is a 1964 graduate of Brown University.

References

↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083015/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast

External links

John Pleshette at the Internet Movie Database

Authority control	VIAF: 170917091

Persondata
Name	Pleshette, John
Alternative names
Short description	American actor
Date of birth	July 27, 1942
Place of birth	New York City, New York, United States
Date of death
Place of death

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