David Dukes
David Dukes (June 6, 1945 - October 9, 2000) was an American character actor best known as Mr. McPhee on the television series Dawson's Creek. He was born in San Francisco, California and died of a heart attack in Spanaway, Washington while on location shooting the mini-series Red Rose. He had a long career in films, appearing in thirty-five, and as a television guest star, notably as the man who attempts to rape Edith Bunker on All in the Family and in the miniseries The Winds of War. He received an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor for his role in The Josephine Baker Story (1991). Dukes had extensive stage experience, first appearing on Broadway in 1971 and later in a revival of Molière's The School for Wives. He also played such colorful roles as Dracula, Doctor Frankenstein, and Antonio Salieri in the original production of Amadeus--replacing Ian McKellan. He won plaudits when he replaced John Lithgow in the original production of David Henry Hwang's play M. Butterfly and a Tony nomination in 1980 for best featured actor in a play for Bent. References
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Butterfly and a Tony nomination in 1980 for best featured actor in a play for Bent. His birthday is April 20, 1964. He won plaudits when he replaced John Lithgow in the original production of David Henry Hwang's play M. Glover does not celebrate his birthday twice a year (April and September 20th), as previously noted here and elsewhere. Dukes had extensive stage experience, first appearing on Broadway in 1971 and later in a revival of Molière's The School for Wives. He also played such colorful roles as Dracula, Doctor Frankenstein, and Antonio Salieri in the original production of Amadeus--replacing Ian McKellan. What is It? has yet to be shown commercially in theatres, although Glover has said he plans on releasing it as part of a trilogy at some point in the future. He received an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor for his role in The Josephine Baker Story (1991). The principal actors in the film have Down syndrome. He had a long career in films, appearing in thirty-five, and as a television guest star, notably as the man who attempts to rape Edith Bunker on All in the Family and in the miniseries The Winds of War. In the late-1990's, he toured with prints of the film and showed various slides and read excerpts from his works. He was born in San Francisco, California and died of a heart attack in Spanaway, Washington while on location shooting the mini-series Red Rose. Glover made his directorial debut with What Is It? (2005). McPhee on the television series Dawson's Creek. He has received some considerable mainstream attention recently as the reticent fetishist, the 'Thin Man' in the Charlie's Angels films. David Dukes (June 6, 1945 - October 9, 2000) was an American character actor best known as Mr. the title characters in Bartleby, (2001) and Willard (2003). October 17, 2000. He has continued to play exceedingly eccentric types, e.g. "David Dukes." The Independent (London). He played Andy Warhol in Oliver Stone's The Doors in (1991). Tom Vallance. Glover later commented that he was rather surprised how many people figured it out. October 11, 2000. He included his home phone number with copies of the album, encouraging listeners to phone when they'd "solved" his puzzle. "David Dukes; Versatile Character Actor on Screen, Stage." Los Angeles Times. The album features Clowny Clown Clown (which has its own music video), a cover of Nancy Sinatra's These Boots Are Made for Walkin', and readings of his poetry, including: Rat Catching (Glover modified an old book by adding or deleting pictures, text, and drawings), Oak-Mot, What It Is & How It Is Done (a man's life told in first, second and third person). Susan King and Don Shirley. The Solution = Let It Be (1989) through Restless Records. October 12, 2000. In 1989, during a hiatus from films, Glover released an album called The Big Problem Does Not Equal the Solution. "David Dukes, Chameleon of an Actor, 55." The New York Times. His characters were notable for the peculiar personality tics and unconventional thought processes. Emily Eakin. From that point, Glover pursued a defiantly individualistic path. October 11, 2000. Glover followed it with The Orkly Kid, in which he portrayed a young man who's obsession with Olivia Newton-John raises the ire of his small-town neighbors. "David Dukes." Variety. Back to the Future was an international box office smash. [1] (http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/popcandy/2002-08-07-candy.htm). Glover sued Spielberg and won a landmark victory that has influenced the way that actor's images are used on screen. Glover refused to participate in the film's sequel, but Spielberg used previously filmed footage and body prosthetics to simulate Glover on screen. He followed these minor performances with his breakout role as George McFly in Robert Zemeckis's Back to the Future. That led to Teachers (1984) and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1985). His first film role was in 1983's My Tutor. Glover appeared on several sitcoms as a teenager, including Happy Days, and Family Ties. Wint in the James Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever. assassin Mr. His father, Bruce Glover, was a character actor best
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