Eddie Applegate
| Eddie Applegate | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Edward Robert Applegate October 4, 1935 Wyncote, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died |
October 17, 2016 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, painter |
| Years active | 1963–2013 |
| Spouse(s) | Betty Jenkins |
| Children | 3 |
Edward Robert "Eddie" Applegate (October 4, 1935 – October 17, 2016) was an American television actor, best known for his work in the 1960s, most notably in the role of Richard Harrison, the boyfriend of Patty Lane on The Patty Duke Show.[1]
Early life and career
Applegate was born in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. He appeared as Richard Harrison on 70 episodes of the Patty Duke Show, which was broadcast on ABC from 1963-66.[1] In the 1960s, he appeared as single episode characters in a number of other popular television shows, including The Lucy Show, Daktari, and Gunsmoke. In the 1970 television season, he appeared as Willie Maxwell, a reporter, on the relatively short-lived series Nancy.[1]
Recent work
In 1999, Applegate reprised the role of Richard Harrison in a reunion, The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights. In this show, he appeared as the ex-husband of Patty Lane. Also in 1999, Applegate was featured on an episode of E! Entertainment Television's Celebrity Profile, a show which tries the answer the "whatever happened to..." question about relatively well-known entertainment personalities of the past. In the 2000s (decade), Applegate has also appeared occasionally in minor movie roles, such as Exorcism (2003) and Welcome to September (2005).[1]
In 2009, Applegate appeared as Henry in the indie thriller Rain From Stars, written by Stephen Wallis and released in the United States in 2013.
Painting
After his television career faded, Applegate became more involved with painting, a hobby that he had previously taken up in order to relax when he was working regularly on television shows. He describes himself as a "Realist to Impressionist painter".[2]
Personal life and death
Applegate lived in Chatsworth, California with his wife Betty. He was an active member of the San Fernando Valley Art Club, serving as Vice President. He died on October 17, 2016 at a nursing home in Los Angeles after a long illness.[3][4] He is survived by his children, Heather, Michael and John, and a large extended family.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Eddie Applegate at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ Eddie Applegate Paintings, edapplegate.com; accessed October 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Eddie Applegate, Actor on 'The Patty Duke Show,' Dies at 81". Yahoo.com. 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
- 1 2 "Eddie Applegate Dead: 'Patty Duke Show' Actor Was 81". Hollywood Reporter. 1969-12-31. Retrieved 2016-10-19.