Ronnie Schell, 'Gomer Pyle: USMC' Actor, Dies at 94
By
Greg Evans
FeedBagel synthesis
· 2 sourcesRonnie Schell, the comedic actor best known for playing Pvt. Duke Slater on the 1960s sitcom *Gomer Pyle: USMC*, has died at age 94. Variety reported that he died Friday in Los Angeles from natural causes, and Deadline noted his death was announced by his family. According to Deadline, Schell began his career as a stand-up comedian at San Francisco's Purple Onion while still a senior at San Francisco State University. Variety added that he amassed over 140 acting credits across film, television, and stage over his decades-long career.
A good honest bake. Not flashy, but you'll finish the whole bagel.
Summary
Ronnie Schell, best known for playing Pvt. Duke Slater on the 1960s sitcom 'Gomer Pyle: USMC,' has died at age 94 from natural causes at UCLA Hospital in Los Angeles. Born in Richmond, California in 1931, Schell began his entertainment career as a stand-up comedian at San Francisco's Purple Onion nightclub while still a senior at San Francisco State University. His death was announced by his family.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledRonnie Schell, a prolific TV character actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of the amiable Pvt. Duke Slater, pal of Jim Nabors' hayseed Gomer Pyle on the '60s sitcom of that name, died of natural causes today at UCLA Hospital in Los Angeles.
His death was announced by family.
Born Ronald Ralph Schell on December 23, 1931, in Richmond, California, Schell began his show business career while a senior at San Francisco State University when he auditioned at the city's famed Purple Onion nightclub as a stand-up comedian.
You might also wanna read
Ronnie Schell, 'Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.' and 'That Girl' Actor, Dies at 94
Ronnie Schell, the veteran comedic actor best known for his roles as Duke Slater on "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." (92 episodes) and appearances on
Variety·1d ago
Donald Gibb, 'Revenge of the Nerds' Actor Who Played Ogre, Dies at 71
Donald Gibb, best known for playing the iconic fraternity brother "Ogre" in the 1984 cult classic 'Revenge of the Nerds' and for his role in
Rolling Stone·1mo ago
Sarah Michelle Gellar Pays Tribute to Buffy Co-Star Anthony Head After His Death at 72
Sarah Michelle Gellar pays tribute to her Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Anthony Head, who passed away at age 72 from pneumonia complicati
Actor Michael Madsen Dies at 67 in Malibu Home
Actor Michael Madsen, known for his roles in iconic films like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, has passed away at the age of 67 in Malibu. Aut
theguardian.com·11mo ago
Grand Ole Opry Announcer and WSM Host Bill Cody Dies at 67
Bill Cody, the beloved Country Radio Hall of Famer known for his decades-long roles as a Grand Ole Opry announcer and WSM morning show host,
Variety·3d ago
Ernest Chambers, Emmy-Nominated TV Writer and Producer for 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,' Dies at 97
Ernest Chambers, a prolific television writer and producer best known for "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and "Click," died on May 28 at
Variety·10d ago