Severn Darden | |
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 Severn Darden in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) | |
| Born | Severn Teakle Darden Jr. November 9, 1929 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 1995 (aged 65) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1961–1989 |
Severn Teakle Darden Jr. (November 9, 1929 – May 27, 1995) was an American comedian and actor, and a founding member of The Second City Chicago-based comedy troupe as well as its predecessor, the Compass Players. He is known from his film appearances for playing the human leader Kolp in the fourth and fifth Planet of the Apes films.[1] His live comedy improv skit under the character of "Walther von der Vogelweide" was influential with two generations of comic performers.[1]
- ^ a b Sullivan, Ronald (May 27, 1995). "Severn Darden, 65, a Master of Improvisation". The New York Times.