Ray Walston
Herman Raymond Walston (November 2, 1914 – January 1, 2001) was an American actor and comedian, well known as the title character on My Favorite Martian. His major film, television, and stage roles included Luther Billis (South Pacific), Mr. Applegate (Damn Yankees), J. J. Singleton (The Sting), Poopdeck Pappy (Popeye), Mr. Hand (Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Candy (Of Mice and Men), Glen Bateman (The Stand), and Judge Henry Bone (Picket Fences). He also played one of the miners in Paint Your Wagon with Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood.
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| Full name at birth | Herman Raymond Walston
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| Claim to fame | My Favorite Martian
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| Date of birth | 2 November 1914
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| Place of birth | New Orleans, LA, USA
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| Date of death | 1 January 2001
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| Age | 86 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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| Cause of death | Lupus
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- He died on the first day of the third millennium, becoming the first well known figure to die in the 21st Century.
- Best remembered by the public for his starring role in My Favorite Martian (1963).
- Clarence Derwent Award
- Won Broadway's 1956 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for "Damn Yankees!", a role he recreated in the film version of the same name, Damn Yankees! (1958).
- His last screen appearance was in the Oct. 15, 2000 season premiere of "Touched by an Angel" (1994) as a wealthy entrepreneur who disinherits his materialistic son to teach him that there are more valuable things in life than money.
Ray Walston is known for his role in the TV series Picket Fences (1992) as Judge Henry Bone.
He is also known for his role in the TV movie Project: ALF (1996) as Motel Manager.
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