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Dick Orkin(1933-2017)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Producer
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A popular voice heard on radio and TV for over 40 years. Operates The Famous Radio Ranch, a company that writes and produces radio and television commercials. Still travels and gives seminars to producers and programers in the industry.

Became nationally known in 1966 with his unique radio serial Chickenman originating from WCFL in Chicago.

Had a short network TV stint as a regular on The Tim Conway Show.
BornJuly 9, 1933
DiedDecember 24, 2017(84)
BornJuly 9, 1933
DiedDecember 24, 2017(84)
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Known for

The Canterville Ghost (1988)
The Canterville Ghost
6.5
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1988
Larry & Lydia (2011)
Larry & Lydia
Short
  • Writer
  • 2011
The Tim Conway Show (1980)
The Tim Conway Show
7.4
TV Series
  • Writer
Christmas Every Day (1986)
Christmas Every Day
7.0
TV Movie
  • Writer(uncredited)
  • 1986

Credits

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Writer



  • Larry & Lydia (2011)
    Larry & Lydia
    Short
    • writer
    • 2011
  • The Canterville Ghost (1988)
    The Canterville Ghost
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1988
  • Christmas Every Day (1986)
    Christmas Every Day
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Writer (uncredited)
    • 1986
  • The Tim Conway Show (1980)
    The Tim Conway Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1980

Actor



  • The Canterville Ghost (1988)
    The Canterville Ghost
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • Sir Simon de Canterville (voice)
    • 1988
  • Christmas Every Day (1986)
    Christmas Every Day
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Papa (voice)
    • 1986
  • The Tim Conway Show (1980)
    The Tim Conway Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Various
    • 1980–1981

Producer



  • The Canterville Ghost (1988)
    The Canterville Ghost
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1988
  • Christmas Every Day (1986)
    Christmas Every Day
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1986

Personal details

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  • Born
    • July 9, 1933
    • Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • December 24, 2017
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(stroke)
  • Spouses
      Diane Lantz1998 - December 24, 2017 (his death)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Father of Haris Orkin, Lisa Ann Orkin, Mike Orkin, and Lynne Fisher.

FAQ

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  • When did Dick Orkin die?
    December 24, 2017
  • How did Dick Orkin die?
    Stroke
  • How old was Dick Orkin when he died?
    84 years old
  • Where did Dick Orkin die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Dick Orkin born?
    July 9, 1933

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