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Harve Presnell
Actor

Harve Presnell

14 Sep 1933Born
30 Jun 2009Died
75Age at death
59Credits

Biography

Harve Presnell (September 14, 1933 – June 30, 2009) was an American actor and singer. He began his career in the mid 1950s as a classical baritone, singing with orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States. His career reoriented away from classical music to musical theatre in 1960 after Meredith Willson cast him in the lead role of his new Broadway musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown.

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His portrayal of "Leadville Johnny" was a resounding success and he reprised the role in the 1964 film version of the musical, winning a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal.

Presnell went on to star in a few more films during the 1960s, but by the early 1970s that aspect of his career came to a standstill. From 1970 to 1995 he mostly worked as a musical theatre performer on Broadway, the West End, and in touring productions out of New York. In his early 60s, Presnell saw a resurgence in his movie career which lasted until his death. He portrayed character roles in films like Fargo (1996), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and Flags of Our Fathers (2006). He also appeared on television as Mr. Parker in The Pretender and Lew Staziak in Andy Barker, P.I.. He had recurring roles on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and Dawson's Creek.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2010Love RanchFilm: Dr. Smathers
  2. 2008Bait ShopFilm: Jack
  3. 2007Evan AlmightyFilm: Congressman Burrows
  4. 2007Andy Barker, P.I.Series: Lew Staziak (6 episodes)
  5. 2006Flags of Our FathersFilm: Dave Severance
  6. 2005American Dad!Series: Frank, the Judge (voice) (2 episodes)
  7. 2003Cold CaseSeries: Harry Kemp Jr. (2009) (1 episode)
  8. 2003The Lyon's DenSeries (1 episode)
  9. 2003Old SchoolFilm: Mr. Springbrook
  10. 2003Legally BlondeFilm: Henry Whitehouse
  11. 2002MonkSeries: Zach Ellinghouse (1 episode)
  12. 2002Mr. DeedsFilm: Preston Blake
  13. 2002Super SuckerFilm: Winslow Schnaebelt
  14. 2001The Pretender: Island of the HauntedFilm: Mr. Parker
  15. 2001Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of CamelotSeries: Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. (2 episodes)
  16. 2001Escanaba in da MoonlightFilm: Albert Soady
  17. 2001The Pretender 2001Film: Mr. Parker
  18. 2000The Family ManFilm: Big Ed
  19. 2000The Legend of Bagger VanceFilm: John Invergordon
  20. 2000Strong MedicineSeries: Andrew 'Andy' March (1 episode)
  21. 1999Walking Across EgyptFilm: Finner
  22. 1998Patch AdamsFilm: Dean Anderson
  23. 1998CharmedSeries: Captain Black Jack Cutting (1 episode)
  24. 1998The LionheartsSeries: (voice) (8 episodes)
  25. 1998Saving Private RyanFilm: General Marshall
  26. 1998Everything That RisesFilm: Garth
  27. 1998A Bright Shining LieFilm: MACV General
  28. 1998From the Earth to the MoonSeries: Harve (1 episode)
  29. 1998Two Guys and a GirlSeries: Edgar J. Hagerty (1 episode)
  30. 1998Dawson's CreekSeries: Arthur Brooks (9 episodes)
  31. 1997George & LeoSeries (1 episode)
  32. 1997Julian PoFilm: Mayor Henry Leech
  33. 1997Face/OffFilm: Victor Lazarro
  34. 1997Tidal Wave: No EscapeFilm: Stanley Schiff
  35. 1997The PracticeSeries: Judge Dickem (1 episode)
  36. 1996EZ StreetsSeries (1 episode)
  37. 1996The ChamberFilm: Attorney General Roxburgh
  38. 1996The PretenderSeries: Mr. Parker (5 episodes)
  39. 1996The Whole Wide WorldFilm: Dr. Howard
  40. 1996The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestSeries: Doug (voice) (1 episode)
  41. 1996Larger Than LifeFilm: Trowbridge Bowers
  42. 1996Nash BridgesSeries: Corick McMillan (1 episode)
  43. 1996FargoFilm: Wade Gustafson
  44. 1995The ClientSeries: Buddy Hutchinson (1 episode)
  45. 1995The Outer LimitsSeries: Greg Matheson (1 episode)
  46. 1995Star Trek: VoyagerSeries: Colonel Q (1 episode)
  47. 1994ERSeries: Mr. Venema (1 episode)
  48. 1994DuckmanSeries: Sir Declan McManus (voice) (1 episode)
  49. 1993FrasierSeries: Mike Shaw (1 episode)
  50. 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries: Dr. Sam Lane (5 episodes)
  51. 1985That's Dancing!Film: From 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' (archive footage)
  52. 1975Blood BathFilm: Peter Brown
  53. 1972The Great Man's WhiskersFilm: Ballad Singer
  54. 1969Paint Your WagonFilm: "Rotten Luck Willie"
  55. 1965When the Boys Meet the GirlsFilm: Danny Churchill
  56. 1965The Glory GuysFilm: Sol Rogers
  57. 1964The Unsinkable Molly BrownFilm: Johnny Brown
  58. 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries: Mitch (uncredited) (1 episode)
  59. 1953General Electric TheaterSeries: Dismas (2 episodes)

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