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Henderson Forsythe

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  • Born
    September 11, 1917 · Macon, Missouri, USA
  • Died
    April 17, 2006 · Williamsburg Landing, Virginia, USA (undisclosed)
  • Height
    1.85 m

Biography

    • Macon, Missouri-born Henderson Forsythe was a respected film, stage and television actor, best-known for his 30-year run as "Dr. David Stewart" on the long-running American soap opera As the World Turns (1956). He won a Tony Award in 1979 for his work in the original Broadway production of 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' and later played the role again in London's West End. He only appeared in around 10 films during a 25-year period, preferring to devote most of his time to stage and television work. He died in Williamsburg Landing, Virginia, in 2006 at age 88 from undisclosed causes.
      - IMDb mini biography by: frankfob2

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      Dorothea Maria Carlson(May 26, 1942 - April 17, 2006) (his death, 2 children)

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  • Best known for his three-decade-long role as Dr. David Stewart role on the long-running As the World Turns (1956).
  • Studied theater at the University of Iowa.
  • Served as Army captain during World War II.

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