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

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

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

Served in Marine Corps

Was regular on "The New Interns" (CBS)

1961

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

1963

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

1964

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

1968

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

1972

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

1982

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

1985

Formed production company with Marvin Minoff

1988

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

1988

Produced feature film "Dominick and Eugene"

1991

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

1997

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

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"

Awards

1980

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

1981

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