Robert Mandan, who starred as the wealthy, womanizing Chester Tate in the ’70s sitcom “Soap,” has died. He was 86.
Mandan’s friend, screenwriter Gary Goldstein, told TheWrap that the actor passed away April 29 after suffering a long illness.
Mandan was best known for his work on “Soap,” which kicked off Billy Crystal’s career as one of television’s first openly gay characters.
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He also appeared in countless other TV shows over his 60-year acting career, including “The Streets of San Francisco,” “Mission: Impossible,” “All in the Family,” “CHiPs,” “Three’s Company,” “Facts of Life” and “ER.”
His feature films include “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” opposite Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton, “The MatchMaker” with Janeane Garofalo and “Zapped!” with ’80s teen heartthrobs Scott Baio and Willie Aames.
Mandan is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sherry Dixon.
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Mandan’s friend, screenwriter Gary Goldstein, told TheWrap that the actor passed away April 29 after suffering a long illness.
Mandan was best known for his work on “Soap,” which kicked off Billy Crystal’s career as one of television’s first openly gay characters.
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2018 (Photos)
He also appeared in countless other TV shows over his 60-year acting career, including “The Streets of San Francisco,” “Mission: Impossible,” “All in the Family,” “CHiPs,” “Three’s Company,” “Facts of Life” and “ER.”
His feature films include “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” opposite Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton, “The MatchMaker” with Janeane Garofalo and “Zapped!” with ’80s teen heartthrobs Scott Baio and Willie Aames.
Mandan is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sherry Dixon.
Read original story Robert Mandan,...
- 6/4/2018
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Robert Mandan, star of the classic comedy Soap died on April 29 after a long illness Deadline has confirmed. He was 86.
He was best known as the womanizing Wall Street broker Chester Tate on Soap. The soap opera parody ran from 1977-1981 and paved the way for Benson starring Robert Guillaume, another classic comedy from the era.
In addition to Soap, Mandan appeared in numerous sitcoms that, to this day, remain iconic. These include Sanford and Son, Maude, as well as CBS’ adaptation of Private Benjamin in 1981. On the film side, he appeared in the 1982 comedy Zapped! as well as the big screen adaptation of the musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.
He also is known for his role as investment banker James Bradford in the final episodes of Three’s Company. He played the nosey father of Vicky Bradford (Mary Cadorette), Jack’s (John Ritter) girlfriend.
He was best known as the womanizing Wall Street broker Chester Tate on Soap. The soap opera parody ran from 1977-1981 and paved the way for Benson starring Robert Guillaume, another classic comedy from the era.
In addition to Soap, Mandan appeared in numerous sitcoms that, to this day, remain iconic. These include Sanford and Son, Maude, as well as CBS’ adaptation of Private Benjamin in 1981. On the film side, he appeared in the 1982 comedy Zapped! as well as the big screen adaptation of the musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.
He also is known for his role as investment banker James Bradford in the final episodes of Three’s Company. He played the nosey father of Vicky Bradford (Mary Cadorette), Jack’s (John Ritter) girlfriend.
- 6/4/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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