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Edgar McLean Stevenson Jr. (November 14, 1927 – February 15, 1996) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake in the television series M*A*S*H, which earned him a Golden Globe Award in 1974.
Edgar McLean Stevenson Jr. was born on November 14, 1927 in Normal, Illinois to Edgar and Lottie McLean. His sister, Ann Whitney, was a popular actress. He graduated from Lake Forest Academy and soon joined the United States Navy.
McLean Stevenson began in show business at age 31. During the 1960s, he worked in night clubs and comedy cabarets, did summer stock theater and some television before moving to Hollywood, where he worked as a comedy writer for Tom Smothers. He eventually began acting in sketches.
- November 14, 1927
- February 15, 1996
McLean Stevenson began in show business at age 31. During the 1960s, he worked in night clubs and comedy cabarets, did summer stock theater and some television before moving to Hollywood, where he worked as a comedy writer for Tom Smothers. He eventually began acting in sketches.
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- Normal, Illinois, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Sep 15, 2005 · McLean Stevenson, best remembered for his role as the laconic, reluctant commanding officer and chief surgeon of TV's M+A+S+H in its early years, has died. He was 66.
Feb 15, 1996 · McLean Stevenson began in show business at age 31. During the 1960s, he worked in night clubs and comedy cabarets, did summer stock theater and some televisio.
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Feb 15, 1996 · Writer. McLean Stevenson began in show business at age 31. During the 1960s, he worked in night clubs and comedy cabarets, did summer stock theater and some television before moving to Hollywood, where he worked as a comedy writer for Tom Smothers. He eventually began acting in sketches.
