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Darren McGavin (born William Lyle Richardson; May 7, 1922 – February 25, 2006) was an American actor. McGavin began his career working as a set painter for Columbia Pictures.
Darren McGavin was born William Lyle Richardson on May 7, 1922, in Spokane, Washington, to Grace Mitton (Bogart) and Reed D. Richardson. His mother was from Ontario, Canada. He received his dramatic arts training at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse and the Actors Studio, and debuted on screen in an uncredited role in A Song to Remember (1945) .
Aug 14, 2020 · He was born William Lyle Richardson on May 7, 1922 in Spokane, Washington. His parents divorced when he was 11, impacting his life in some pretty serious ways.
Date of Birth: May 7, 1922 Birth Place: San Joaquin, California, USA. Biography. A popular character actor whose talent and charm frequently brought him leading man roles, Darren McGavin was one of the more beloved familiar faces on television.
Darren McGavin born as William Lyle Richardson was an American actor popular. He started his career as a painter and later in 1945 he made his debut in film industry with A Song to Remember movie. He had worked in more than 200 films and series.
Feb 11, 2024 · Born William Lyle Richardson on May 7, 1922 in Spokane, Washington, he got his start in show business working as a scenic artist and then, following a suggestion that he give acting a shot, three days later he was performing on the sets he had actually worked on.
Darren McGavin (born William Lyle Richardson; May 7, 1922 – February 25, 2006) was an American actor best known for playing the title role in the television horror series Kolchak: The Night Stalker and his portrayal of the grumpy father given to bursts of profanity in the film A Christmas Story.
