Paxton Whitehead | |
|---|---|
 Publicity Photo of Paxton Whitehead | |
| Born | Francis Edward Paxton Whitehead 17 October 1937 East Malling and Larkfield, Kent, England |
| Died | 16 June 2023 (aged 85) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Education | Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 1956–2018 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
Francis Edward Paxton Whitehead (17 October 1937 – 16 June 2023) was an English actor and theatre director.[1][2][3] He was nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his performance as Pellinore in the 1980 revival of Camelot. Whitehead had many Broadway roles. He was also known for his film roles and for his many guest appearances on several U.S. television shows: he portrayed Bernard Thatch on The West Wing, and in the 1990s often appeared in recurring and guest roles on major sitcoms, such as Frasier, Caroline in the City, Ellen, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Drew Carey Show, Mad About You, and Friends.[4]
- ^ "Paxton Whitehead". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ Evans, Greg (19 June 2023). "Paxton Whitehead Dies: Stage Actor Who Also Played Foil To Rodney Dangerfield And Recurred On 'Mad About You' Was 85". Deadline. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ Slotnik, Daniel E. (20 June 2023). "Paxton Whitehead, Actor Who Found Humor in the Stodgy, Dies at 85". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
tvguidewas invoked but never defined (see the help page).