Ray Walston
Ray Walston (Herman Raymond Walston; November 2, 1914 – January 1, 2001) was an American actor and comedian. He was known for his role as Uncle Martin O'Hara in the television series My Favorite Martian.
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| Born | Herman Raymond Walston October 2, 1914 |
| Died | January 1, 2001 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Herman Raymond Walston Herman Ray Walston Raymond Walston |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1945-2001 |
On January 1, 2001, Walston died at age 86 at his home in Beverly Hills, California 6 years after being diagnosed with lupus. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two grandchildren. Walston was cremated and his ashes given to his daughter.[1]
References
- Gussow, Mel (January 3, 2001). "Ray Walston, Broadway Star And TV Martian, Dies at 86". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
Ray Walston, who won a Tony Award for playing the Devil opposite Gwen Verdon in the Broadway musical Damn Yankees repeated his role in the film version and went on to a long career playing eccentric, oddly endearing characters in movies and on television, died on Monday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 86.
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