Gary Merrill

He died of lung cancer at Falmouth, Maine. Married Kathryn Grody in 1980; two sons, Isaac and Gideon. Merrill was married twice, first to Barbara Leeds and then to Bette Davis. Perhaps best known for his trademark line in 1987's The Princess Bride, he has been in a number of popular films (see list below.). His television career was equally routine: None of his series (which included Then Came Bronson and Young Doctor Kildare) lasted more than a season. He is a renowned tenor. His film career began promisingly, with roles in films like Twelve O'Clock High (1949) and All About Eve (1950), but the bulk of his screen appearances were as second- or third-billed characters in formulaic Westerns, war movies, and medical dramas. On Broadway, he played Che Guevara in Evita and a leading role in Stephen Sondheim's Follies.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, he began acting in 1944, while still in the United States Army. Attended Kenwood High School and University of Kansas. film and television actor whose credits included more than fifty feature films, a half-dozen mostly short-lived TV series, and dozens of TV guest appearances. Born Mandel Bruce Patinkin in Chicago, Illinois. S. Mandy Patinkin (born November 30, 1952), is an American actor and singer. Gary Merrill (August 2, 1915 - March 5, 1990) was a U. 7-Up (1970).

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