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Walter Brooke
Actor

Walter Brooke

13 Oct 1914Born
20 Aug 1986Died
71Age at death
157Credits

Biography

Walter Brooke (October 23, 1914 – August 20, 1986) was an American actor. Brooke is best known for playing Mr. McGuire in The Graduate, where he said his famous line, "Plastics".

He is also remembered for playing district attorney Frank Scanlon in the television series The Green Hornet. Brooke appeared on stage in the 1957 production of Hide and Seek at the Shubert Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Brooke died from emphysema on August 20, 1986, aged 71.

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Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 157 credits.

  1. 1985Jagged EdgeFilm: Duane Bendix
  2. 1983AutomanSeries: Theodore Behrens (1 episode)
  3. 1983The A-TeamSeries: General Bullen (1 episode)
  4. 1983White Water RebelsFilm: Leonard Phelps
  5. 1982St. ElsewhereSeries: Dr. Lunden (1 episode)
  6. 1982Cagney & LaceySeries: Judge (2 episodes)
  7. 1982Cassie & Co.Series (1 episode)
  8. 1982Beyond ReasonFilm: Dr. Grovenor
  9. 1981Nero WolfeSeries: George Briggs (1 episode)
  10. 1981Falcon CrestSeries: Carter St. John (2 episodes)
  11. 1981Advice to the LovelornFilm: Walter Sheehan
  12. 1981Simon & SimonSeries (1 episode)
  13. 1981ScruplesFilm: Dr. Rutgers
  14. 1981Separate WaysFilm: Lawrence Stevens
  15. 1980The Nude BombFilm: American Ambassador
  16. 1980Make Me an OfferFilm: Glenn Harris
  17. 1979Visions of Christmas PastFilm
  18. 1979Knots LandingSeries: Henry (1 episode)
  19. 1979Beggarman, ThiefSeries: American Intelligence Agent (2 episodes)
  20. 1979Mirror, MirrorFilm: Dr. Samuel Shaw
  21. 1979Hart to HartSeries (1 episode)
  22. 1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturySeries: U.S. President (1 episode)
  23. 1979North Dallas FortyFilm: Doctor
  24. 1979In Search of Historic JesusFilm: Joseph of Arimathea
  25. 1979Mrs. ColumboSeries (1 episode)
  26. 1978The New Adventures of HeidiFilm: Cousin Tobias
  27. 1978Vega$Series (1 episode)
  28. 1978DallasSeries: Cole Young (1 episode)
  29. 1977The Incredible HulkSeries (3 episodes)
  30. 1977The PinballsFilm: Mr. Mason
  31. 1977Big HawaiiSeries: Giles Webber (1 episode)
  32. 1977Lou GrantSeries: Reggie Washburn (1 episode)
  33. 1977Black SundayFilm: Fowler
  34. 1977Fun with Dick and JaneFilm: Mr. Weeks
  35. 1976Fury of the DragonFilm: Frank P. Scanlon
  36. 1976Quincy, M.E.Series: Dr. Max Gilliam, Councilman Becker, Judd Kenyon (2 episodes)
  37. 1976Charlie's AngelsSeries: Twilliger, Mr. Kellerman (1 episode)
  38. 1976Street KillingFilm: The Major
  39. 1976The Big BusFilm: Mr. Ames
  40. 1976Time TravelersFilm: Dr. Stafford
  41. 1976St. IvesFilm: Mickey
  42. 1975The Other Side of the MountainFilm: Dean
  43. 1975Starsky & HutchSeries (1 episode)
  44. 1975FramedFilm: Sen. Tatum
  45. 1975BronkSeries (1 episode)
  46. 1975S.W.A.T.Series (1 episode)
  47. 1975ArcherSeries (1 episode)
  48. 1975Stowaway to the MoonFilm: Whitehead
  49. 1974The Rockford FilesSeries: Clyde Russell, Mr. Gertmanian, NIA Agent Bill Simonds, Dr. Bosca (1 episode)
  50. 1974Little House on the PrairieSeries: Sandler (2 episodes)
  51. 1974PetrocelliSeries: Arthur Martin (1 episode)
  52. 1974Run, Joe, RunSeries (1 episode)
  53. 1974Nightmare at 43 HillcrestFilm: Michael Doran
  54. 1974Harrad SummerFilm: Sam Grove
  55. 1974The Chadwick FamilyFilm: Dr. Simon
  56. 1974Winter KillFilm: Ben
  57. 1974The Green HornetFilm: Dist. Atty Scanlon
  58. 1974The Stranger Who Looks Like MeFilm: Mr. Denver
  59. 1974The CowboysSeries: Reager (12 episodes)
  60. 1974The Six Million Dollar ManSeries: General Harland Tate, General Wiley, Dr. Tellman (1 episode)
  61. 1973Executive ActionFilm: Smythe
  62. 1973KojakSeries: Judge Lavery (1 episode)
  63. 1973The MagicianSeries: Orin Connover (1 episode)
  64. 1972The Streets of San FranciscoSeries: John Wilcox, George Webster (1 episode)
  65. 1972M*A*S*HSeries: General Weiskopf (1 episode)
  66. 1972The WaltonsSeries: Mr. Clarence Johnson (3 episodes)
  67. 1972BanacekSeries: Walter Peterson (1 episode)
  68. 1972The RookiesSeries (1 episode)
  69. 1972Emergency!Series: James Barnes (1 episode)
  70. 1972The Sixth SenseSeries (1 episode)
  71. 1972The AstronautFilm: Tom Everett
  72. 1971McMillan & WifeSeries: D. A. Chapman, Martin Sandowski (1 episode)
  73. 1971A Tattered WebFilm: Lt. Preston
  74. 1971Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawSeries: Mr. Patrick, Dr. Yates (1 episode)
  75. 1971Bearcats!Series: Fairfield (1 episode)
  76. 1971The Man and the CitySeries (1 episode)
  77. 1971The Return of Count YorgaFilm: Bill Nelson
  78. 1971The Mephisto WaltzFilm: Party Guest (uncredited)
  79. 1971The Andromeda StrainFilm: Assistant to Cabinet Secretary (uncredited)
  80. 1971LawmanFilm: Luther Harris

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