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WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER

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William Christopher (October 20, 1932 – December 31, 2016) was an American actor and comedian, best known for playing Private Lester Hummel on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. from 1965 to 1968 and Father Mulcahy on the television series MASH from 1972 to 1983 and its spinoff After MASH from 1983 to 1985.
BORN October 20, 1932
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HEIGHT 6'4" (1.93 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1960 – Present
WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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1972
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (Columbo)

WINNER
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1962
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (The Mike Douglas Show)

WINNER
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1994
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman)

WINNER
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1978
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (The Love Boat)

WINNER

👤 BIOGRAPHY

William Christopher (October 20, 1932 – December 31, 2016) was an American actor and comedian, best known for playing Private Lester Hummel on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. from 1965 to 1968 and Father Mulcahy on the television series MASH from 1972 to 1983 and its spinoff After MASH from 1983 to 1985.

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🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name William
  • Born October 20, 1932
  • Height 6'4" (1.93 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on December 31, 2016)
  • Years Active 1960 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background from 1965 to 1968 and Father Mulcahy on the television series MASH from 1972 to 1983 and its spinoff After MASH from 1983 to 1985.
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 2
  • Social

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