LOS ANGELES–Character actor Jason Wingreen died at his home here on Christmas day, at the age of 95, after a long illness.
You may not know the name, but one look at his photo will tell you he’s one of those “hey, it’s that guy!” guys — hard-working character actors with familiar faces but unfamiliar names.
Wingreen had a small role as a senator in the movie in episode 614- SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL. He may be best known for playing bartender Harry Snowden on “All In The Family” and its spin-off series,”Archie Bunker’s Place.” Also notable, Wingreen was the original voice of Boba Fett the Bounty Hunter in the 1980 theatrical cut of “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.” His voice was later replaced in the 2004 DVD special edition of the movie. He also appeared in three episodes of “The Twilight Zone,” including the well-remembered, “A Stop at Willoughby.”
The Hollywood Reporter has an obit.
Thanks to Paul, who met Wingreen and exchanged correspondence with him, for the heads up and the information.
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he’ll always be Boba Fett to me…RIP
I remember him as the doctor from the heart institute in “Airplane” who was on the telephone while a human heart hopped around on his desk.
“A Stop at Willoughby”. I remember the basic story of course, but I looked it up and saw I’d forgotten the final twist ending. Wow.
(JW played the Conductor.)
Ah yes, I remember the Willoughby episode.
Awe man….
This is sad.
(And oddly ironic, I’m watching the Twilight Zone marathon right now)
RIP
“A Stop at Willoughby” is my favorite TZ episode of all time.
RIP, Mr. Wingreen.
Finally, a name for the face! RIP Jason Wingreen. And remember… No disintegrations!
… and since almost everybody has some connection to Star Trek —
He played Linke in the TOS third season episode “The Empath”.
Hollywood Reporter has it, too: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jason-wingreen-dead-all-family-851697