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Forrest Compton
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| Born | September 15, 1925 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Died | April 4, 2020 (aged 94) Shelter Island, New York, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1957–2002 |
| Spouse(s) |
Jeanne Sementini
(m. 1975) |
Forrest Compton was an American actor. He was born on September 15, 1925, and passed away on April 4, 2020. He became well-known for his roles in popular television shows.
One of his most famous parts was playing Mike Karr. This character was the main person in the long-running TV show The Edge of Night. This show was a soap opera, which is a type of TV drama with many ongoing stories. He also played Lieutenant Colonel Edward Gray in the 1960s sitcom Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.. A sitcom is a funny TV show that usually has the same characters in different funny situations.
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Meet Forrest Compton, a TV Star
Forrest Compton had a long career in acting. He appeared in many different TV shows and a few movies. His work brought entertainment to many people for several decades.
Early Life and Education
Forrest Compton was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. This was on September 15, 1925. He later studied at Swarthmore College. He also attended the Yale School of Drama. This is a famous school for acting. His education helped him prepare for his acting career.
Famous TV Roles
Forrest Compton had two very important roles on television. From 1970 to 1984, he was Mike Karr in The Edge of Night. This show was on TV for a very long time. He was the main character for many years.
He also played Lieutenant Colonel Edward Gray. This role was in the popular sitcom Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.. This show was about a funny Marine. Forrest Compton's character was a serious military officer.
Other Acting Work
Besides his main roles, Forrest Compton appeared in many other TV shows. He was a guest star on shows like The Twilight Zone. He also appeared in My Three Sons and Hogan's Heroes.
He was also in other soap operas. These included Another World and One Life to Live. He even appeared in Ed later in his career. His movie roles included The Outsider (1961) and McBain (1991).
Personal Life and Later Years
In 1975, Forrest Compton married Jeanne Sementini. They shared many years together.
Forrest Compton passed away on April 4, 2020. He was 94 years old. He died in Shelter Island, New York. His death was due to COVID-19. This happened during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic.
