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Donald Moffat
Donald Moffat (December 26, 1930 – December 20, 2018) was a British-American actor known for his extensive career both on-stage and on-screen. His acting journey began on- and off-Broadway, where he made notable appearances in The Wild Duck and Right You Are If You Think You Are, earning him Tony Award nominations for both. He won an Obie Award for his performance in Painting Churches. He found additional recognition in feature films, including memorable roles in The Thing (1982), The Right Stuff (1983), and On the Nickel (1980), where he played a struggling alcoholic. Also noted for his television presence, Moffat made guest appearances on various series like Little House on the Prairie, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and The West Wing. His birthplace was Plymouth, Devon, England, where he was the only child of Kathleen Mary (née Smith) and Walter George Moffat, an insurance agent. After completing his studies and national service in the Army, Moffat trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. In his personal life, Moffat was first married to Anne Murray and they had two children. He later married actress Gwen Arner. He passed away on December 20, 2018, due to complications from a stroke.
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Given Name: Donald Moffat
Born: Plymouth, Devon, England
Citizenship: British, American
Birthday: December 26, 1930
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1956-2005
Children: 4
Spouses: Anne Murray Ellsperman, Gwen Arner
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Movies Featuring Donald Moffat
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
HouseSitter
The Best of Times
Regarding Henry
Rachel, Rachel
The Terminal Man
Kojak: Flowers For Matty
A Son’s Promise
61*
Kaleidoscope
HealtH
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
A House Divided: Denmark Vessey’s Rebellion
Through Naked Eyes
Monster in the Closet
Necessary Parties
Cross of Fire
Alamo Bay
Far North
Music Box
Who Will Love My Children?
Houston: The Legend of Texas
Desperado
The Bourne Identity
Promises in the Dark
Love, Cheat & Steal
Tales of the City
Is There Life Out There?
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
R.P.M.
The Battle of the River Plate
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
Showdown
The Evening Star
A Smile Like Yours
The Devil and Miss Sarah
Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years
The Sleep Room
Exo-Man
The Gift of Love
Tartuffe
Career Timeline
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1990
Kojak: Flowers For Matty
Garrett Fitzsimons
A Son’s Promise
Paw Paw
Kaleidoscope
Arthur Patterson
1986
The Best of Times
Monster in the Closet
General Franklin Turnbull
Houston: The Legend of Texas
Col. John Allen
1979
Promises in the Dark
Dr. Walter McInerny
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Wally Ball
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