Harry Landers

Harry Landers

Landers as Ted Hoffman with Bettye Ackerman as Maggie Graham in Ben Casey.
Born September 3, 1921
New York City, New York, United States
Occupation Actor
Years active 1947–1991

Harry Landers (born Harry Sorokin;[1] September 3, 1921) is an American character actor. He was born in New York City, New York.

Landers is probably best known for being the spokesman for Taster's Choice coffee in television commercials which aired in the 1960s and 1970s. Landers had a regular role as Dr. Ted Hoffmann, sidekick to Vince Edwards' TV doctor, Ben Casey, in the 1960s series of that name. He also had a small role in the Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window (1954) and a supporting role as Dr. Arthur Coleman in the final episode of the original Star Trek television series, "Turnabout Intruder" first screened in 1969. His other film credits included roles in Up Periscope (1959), The Gallant Hours (1960), and the Elvis Presley western Charro! (1969).

References

  1. ↑ https://classictvhistory.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/an-interview-with-harry-landers/

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