Thomas A. Carlin
Thomas A. Carlin | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 10, 1928 |
| Died | May 6, 1991 (aged 62) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956-1991 |
| Spouse | Frances Sternhagen |
Thomas A. Carlin (December 10, 1928 – May 6, 1991) was an American actor of stage, television, and film during the mid twentieth century.
Career
During the 1950s and 1960s, Carlin appeared in a number of Broadway plays, including Time Limit, A Thousand Clowns and The Deputy.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Carlin taught and directed at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York and at Rye High School.
Carlin's film credits include Ragtime, Caddyshack, and The Pope of Greenwich Village.
On television, Carlin guest starred on popular series including, The Alcoa Hour, Playhouse 90, Naked City, The Doctors and the Nurses, Route 66, The Defenders, Search for Tomorrow, Another World, and The Equalizer.[1] Carlin's last role was in 1991 on Law & Order as Sergeant Duff.[2]
Personal life
In 1956, Carlin was married to the film and television actress Frances Sternhagen and had six children; Paul, Amanda, Tony, Sarah, Peter, and John.[3]
Death
Carlin died at his home in Sutton Manor, New Rochelle, New York, on May 6, 1991, at age 62.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | The Young Don't Cry | Johnny Clancy | |
| 1980 | Caddyshack | Sandy McFiddish | |
| 1981 | Fort Apache, The Bronx | Man with Flat Tire | |
| 1981 | Ragtime | Vice President Fairbanks | |
| 1984 | The Pope of Greenwich Village | Walsh | |
| 1987 | Matewan | Turley | |
| 1989 | Family Business | Neary | |
| 1990 | Jacob's Ladder | Doorman | |
| 1991 | One Good Cop | Farrell | (final film role) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | The Alcoa Hour | Will Steinbach | 1 episode |
| 1958 | True Story | John Osler | 1 episode |
| 1960 | Playhouse 90 | Jerry Devine | 1 episode |
| 1961 | Naked City | Willard Banes / Willard Manson, Jr. / Father Meyler | 2 episodes |
| 1961–1964 | The Defenders | Al Herzog / Eugene Bloch | 2 episodes |
| 1962 | The Doctors and the Nurses | Dr. Carroll | 1 episode |
| 1963 | Route 66 | Mr. Whitney | 1 episode |
| 1966 | Hawk | Doctor | 1 episode |
| 1980 | The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg | TV movie | |
| 1982 | The Executioner's Song | Speaker #1 | TV movie |
| 1985 | Search for Tomorrow | Father Tracey | 9 episodes |
| 1987 | Another World | Sherriff | 1 episode |
| 1986 | The Equalizer | Jeremy the Doorman | Episode: "Nocturne" |
| 1988 | The Equalizer | Doorman | Episode: "No Place Like Home" |
| 1991 | Law & Order' | Sergeant Duff | Episode: "A Death in the Family" (final role) |
References
- ^ a b Martin, Scott (25 March 2007). The Book of Caddyshack: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Greatest Movie Ever Scott. Taylor Trade Publishing. p. 70. ISBN 9781589795143. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Law & Order". ShotOnWhat?. 17 Dec 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ "In Memoriam: Frances Sternhagen (January 13, 1930 – November 27, 2023)". NYWIFT: New York Women in Film & Television. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ New York Times Obituary- George A. Carlin