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Cliff Carpenter
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Clifford A. Carpenter
March 2, 1915 |
| Died | January 9, 2014 (aged 98) New Milford, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1937–2014 |
Clifford A. Carpenter (born March 2, 1915 – died January 9, 2014) was an American actor. He worked in many different areas. You might have heard him on radio, seen him in TV shows, or watched him in movies. He even lent his voice to video games!
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Cliff Carpenter's Acting Journey
Starting in Radio
Cliff Carpenter began his acting career in 1937. His first big role was on a radio show called Terry and the Pirates. This show was based on a popular comic strip. Cliff used his voice to play the main character, Terry Lee. He also played Curtis Bassett in another radio drama called Prairie Folks.
On Stage: Broadway Roles
In 1942, Cliff Carpenter started acting on Broadway, which is famous for its live theater shows in New York City. His first Broadway play was Eve of St. Mark. He also performed in other well-known plays. These included Inherit the Wind, Sunrise at Campobello, and The Andersonville Trial.
Facing Challenges and TV Appearances
After World War II began, Cliff joined the United States Army. Later in his career, he faced some difficulties. He supported another actor, Philip Loeb, who was having trouble finding work. Because of this, Cliff's own acting jobs became harder to find for a while.
Even with these challenges, Cliff kept acting. From the 1950s to the 1970s, he appeared in many TV shows. Some of these included The Patty Duke Show, The Defenders, and Great Performances.
Later Roles: TV and Video Games
In his later years, Cliff Carpenter continued to act. He had a small role in the movie Synecdoche, New York. This film was directed by Charlie Kaufman and starred Philip Seymour Hoffman.
He also had a fun, recurring role on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. On the show, he played a character who aged very quickly from watching too much news! Cliff also used his voice for video games. He was the voice of Odin Andersson in Alan Wake (2010) and Alan Wake's American Nightmare (2012).
His Personal Life
Cliff Carpenter lived with Jean Rouverol, who was also an actress and writer. She had also faced career difficulties like him. Cliff passed away in New Milford, Connecticut in 2014. He was 98 years old and died of natural causes.
What He Acted In
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1937 | Blazing Barriers | N/A | |
| 2008 | Synecdoche, New York | Old Man |
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1964 | The Patty Duke Show | Defense Attorney / Mr. Roger | 2 episodes |
| 1964, 1965 | The Defenders | Mr. Joyce / Senator | |
| 1966 | As the World Turns | Ted Rogers | 1 episodes |
| 1966 | Hawk | Stage Manager | Episode: "How Close Can You Get?" |
| 1967 | Coronet Blue | Ticket Clerk | Episode: "Where You from and What You Done?" |
| 1972 | Great Performances | Peck Johnson | Episode: "The Rimers of Eldritch" |
| 2009–2010 | The Daily Show | Dash Worthington / Ramin / Reagraham Lincool | 3 episodes |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2010 | Alan Wake | Odin Anderson |
| 2012 | Alan Wake's American Nightmare |
