Carroll O'Connor (Actor) - On This Day
Profession: Actor
Biography: Carroll O'Connor was an American actor who came to fame as Archie Bunker in All in the Family (1971-1979) and Archie Bunker's Place (1979-1983). He won four Emmy Awards for this role, and a total of five Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes over his career. He was also known for his performance on In the Heat of the Night (1988-1995).
O'Connor started out as a merchant seaman before attending the University of Montana, while he took no drama courses he was involved with student theater. He completed his undergraduate studies in Ireland, where he helped his brother get into medical school.
His acting career began its rise with his casting by Burgess Meredith in a Broadway adaptation of James Joyce's Ulysses. He then went on to a variety of television roles, with his television debut being on the Sunday Showcase. O'Connor starred in a large number and variety of film and television roles over the course of his career.
Born: August 2, 1924
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, USA
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Died: June 21, 2001 (aged 76)
Cause of Death: Heart attack brought on by complications from diabetes
Acting Career
- 1977-09-11 29th Emmy Awards: "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", Carroll O'Connor & Bea Arthur win; "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" accumulates a then record 29 awards over its 7 season run
- 1997-07-25 Carroll O'Connor found not guilty of slandering Harry Perzigian
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