Biography
He was recognized by cable-watching audiences mainly for his role on the TV series "M*A*S*H" (CBS, 1972-79) and his appearances in vacation time share infomercials, neither of which hinted at his depths as a prolific painter, musician, stage actor, inventor, and animal rights champion with a seemingly endless supply of creative energy and compassion.
Gary Burghoff was born on May 24, 1943, in Bristol, CT, making him yes - nearly 30 years old …
Awards
1979 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series in M*A*S*H |
1978 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting Actor In a Comedy Series in M*A*S*H |
1977 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting Actor In a Comedy Series in M*A*S*H |
1976 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting in M*A*S*H |
1975 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting Actor in M*A*S*H |
1974 | Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor In Comedy in M*A*S*H |
1973 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance By an Actor In a Supporting Role in M*A*S*H |