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John Lawlor
Actor

John Lawlor

5 Jun 1941Born
13 Feb 2025Died
83Age at death
41Credits

Biography

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John Henry Lawlor III (June 5, 1941 – February 13, 2025) was an American actor and assistant director.

Early life

Lawlor was born on June 5, 1941, in Troy, New York, but spent much of his early life in Boulder, Colorado, where his mother was a teacher of special needs children at Casey Jr. High School. In the late-1960s, he worked as a AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer trainer in Denver.

Career

His best known roles were Supervisor Leonard Marsh on the television series Phyllis from 1976 to 1977, and later of Headmaster Steven Bradley on the television series The Facts of Life from 1979 to 1980.

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The name Steven Bradley was likely meant as a tribute to Steve Bradley in Boulder, a friend and one-time manager of the Winter Park ski area.

He also guest-starred in L.A. Law, Knots Landing, Mr. Belvedere, Barney Miller, The Rockford Files, Ellery Queen, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and Alice. He played the locksmith exhorted by Skylar White in Breaking Bad.

He appeared in the movies National Lampoon's Movie Madness (1982), S.O.B. (1981), Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977), The Gumball Rally (1976), Wyatt Earp (1994) and Mr. Fixit (1988).

In a 1980s TV commercial for Malt-O-Meal hot cereal, he played a father telling his son's invisible friend that Malt-O-Meal was, "Good stuff, Maynard!" a line which became a popular phrase.

Personal life and death

Lawlor was divorced from Tantoo Cardinal, with whom he had two children. He also had four other children.

Lawlor died in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 13, 2025, at the age of 83. CLR

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2017GodlessSeries: Elmer Knowland (4 episodes)
  2. 2016GravesSeries: Dr. Mirsky (1 episode)
  3. 2016GoldFilm: Mining Expert
  4. 2014Outlaw Prophet: Warren JeffsFilm: Judge Shumate
  5. 2014Won't Back DownFilm: Director
  6. 2013Banshee ChapterFilm: Elderly Doctor
  7. 2012LongmireSeries: Oren Mallory (1 episode)
  8. 2011Naked RunFilm: Max Siegel
  9. 2008In Plain SightSeries: Judge John Metcalf (1 episode)
  10. 2008Breaking BadSeries: Locksmith (1 episode)
  11. 2003Cold CaseSeries: Father Declan (2004) (1 episode)
  12. 1995Hercules: The Legendary JourneysSeries: Hortius (1 episode)
  13. 1994Wyatt EarpFilm: Judge Spicer
  14. 1989The New LassieSeries (1 episode)
  15. 1987She's the SheriffSeries: Diamond (1 episode)
  16. 1986Sledge Hammer!Series: Chief Reisner (1 episode)
  17. 1986L.A. LawSeries: Howard Bowling (1 episode)
  18. 1985StingraySeries (1 episode)
  19. 1984Highway to HeavenSeries (2 episodes)
  20. 1982NewhartSeries: Director of Vermont Today (1 episode)
  21. 1982National Lampoon's Movie MadnessFilm: Mr. Haggis ("Growing Yourself")
  22. 1982T. J. HookerSeries: Charles Bowers (1 episode)
  23. 1982Cassie & Co.Series: James Merritt (1 episode)
  24. 1981Simon & SimonSeries (1 episode)
  25. 1981Here's BoomerSeries (1 episode)
  26. 1981S.O.B.Film: Capitol Studios Manager
  27. 1981A Matter of Life and DeathFilm: Bud Coggins
  28. 1979Knots LandingSeries: Larry Lambert, Apartment Manager (3 episodes)
  29. 1979The Facts of LifeSeries: Steven Bradley (13 episodes)
  30. 1978Outside ChanceFilm: Bill Hill
  31. 1977RelentlessFilm: Walker
  32. 1976The Flying MisfitsFilm: Dr. Jim Reese
  33. 1976Baa Baa Black SheepSeries: Jim Reese (1 episode)
  34. 1976AliceSeries (1 episode)
  35. 1976The Gumball RallyFilm: Jake
  36. 1976Jackson County JailFilm: Deputy Burt
  37. 1975Ellery QueenSeries (2 episodes)
  38. 1975PhyllisSeries: Leonard Marsh (24 episodes)
  39. 1975Joe ForresterSeries (1 episode)
  40. 1975Barney MillerSeries: Morris the Dogcatcher (1 episode)
  41. 1974The Rockford FilesSeries: Dave Kruger (1 episode)

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