Mike Farrell

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Biography

J. Hunnicut on "M*A*S*H" (CBS, 1972-1983), which he joined in 1975 and remained with until its historic final episode in 1983. Farrell returned to guest-starring roles in the years after "M*A*S*H," as well as formed his own production company, which yielded several notable TV and feature films, including "Patch Adams" (1998). His genial nature belied his status as one of Hollywood's most fiercely committed political activists.

Born in St. Paul, …

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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Consultants & Advisors, Other

Born

February 6, 1939

Career Milestones

1998

Returned to series TV as regular on the NBC drama "Providence"; played the heroine's father

1998

Served as one of the producers on the hit film "Patch Adams"

1997

Executive produced and starred in the USA Network film "Sins of the Mind"

1991

Starred in and produced the Lifetime TV-movie "Silent Motive"

1988

Produced feature film "Dominick and Eugene"

1988

Directed TV movie "Run Till You Fall" (CBS)

1985

Formed production company with Marvin Minoff

1982

Executive produced documentary, "Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein"

Played B.J. Hunnicutt on "M*A*S*H"; also directed and wrote episodes of CBS series beginning in 1979

1972

Made TV movie acting debut, "The Longest Night" (ABC)

Co-starred with Anthony Quinn in "Man and the City" (ABC)

Was regular on "The New Interns" (CBS)

1968

Played Scott Banning on soap opera "Days of Our Lives" (NBC)

1964

Made feature film debut, "Captain Newman, M.D."

1963

Had early TV work on episode of "McHale's Navy" (ABC)

1961

Made professional acting debut in Los Angeles theatre production of "Rain"

Served in Marine Corps

Awards

1981

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing In a Comedy Series in M*A*S*H

1980

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In a Comedy, Variety or Music Series in M*A*S*H