“Forgotten Hollywood”- The Loss of a Welsh Gem…
Manny P. here…
“`Bernard Fox was a Welsh-born film and television actor, best known for bombastic roles on Bewitched and Hogan’s Heroes; and for two cinematic productions based on the most famous ocean liner mishap in history. Fox had memorable turns in A Night to Remember in 1958, and Titanic in 1997. He was sometimes cast when Terry Thomas was unavailable.
“`After his naval service in the Royal Navy during World War II, Bernard began in earnest a six-decade career; initially in movies. His big screen credits included The Longest Day, The Million Dollar Duck, Big Jake, Yellowbeard, Star!, Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, The Mummy, and One of Our Spies is Missing. BERNARD FOX —>
“`Fox prospered on the small screen, mostly in sitcoms; guest-starring in Perry Mason, The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Monkees, F-Troop, McHale’s Navy, I Dream of Jeannie, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Here Comes the Brides, M*A*S*H* and Columbo. He also appeared in Munster Go Home, based on the iconic television show.
“`The venerable Bernard Fox was 89.
Until next time> “never forget”
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