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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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 |