Hansford Rowe facts for kids
Hansford Herndon Rowe Jr. (born May 12, 1924 – died September 5, 2017) was an American actor. He was known for his work in movies, on stage, and on television.
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About Hansford Rowe
Hansford Herndon Rowe Jr. was born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1924. His parents were Virginia Isabel and Hansford Herndon Rowe, who was a veterinarian (an animal doctor). Hansford was one of five children in his family.
He went to John Marshall High School. During World War II, he served in the US Navy. He worked as a radio controller on a minesweeper warship in the South Pacific. After the war, he studied Theater Arts at the University of Richmond.
Acting Career
Hansford Rowe started his acting career in television. His first TV role was in the 1967 movie The Thanksgiving Visitor.
Early TV Roles
In 1968, he appeared in the popular TV show Dark Shadows. He played a judge in three episodes, but he did not have any speaking lines. The next year, in 1969, he played another judge on the long-running TV show The Guiding Light.
Famous Roles
Rowe played an important role in the 1983 NBC miniseries V. He was Arthur Dupres, the stepfather of the resistance leader Mike Donovan. He played this role again in the 1984 sequel, V: The Final Battle.
He also made guest appearances on many other TV shows. These include L.A. Law, Six Feet Under, and Will & Grace. He even played President Harry S. Truman in the show Dark Skies.
Movie and Stage Work
Hansford Rowe acted in several movies. Some of his film roles include Missing (1982) and Baby Boom (1987).
In 1980, he performed on Broadway in the play Nuts. For his work in this play, he was nominated for a special award called the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play.
Personal Life and Passing
Hansford Rowe was married and had two sons. He also had another son through marriage.
He passed away on September 5, 2017, at the age of 93. He died in a car accident in Newhall, California. He chose to donate his body for scientific study after his death.
Filmography
- Gordon's War (1973) - Dog Salesman
- Three Days of the Condor (1975) - Jennings
- Simon (1980) - Priest Babcock Beastly
- Missing (1982) - Senator
- Malibu (1983, TV Movie) - Dr. Ferraro
- V (1983, TV Mini-Series) - Arthur Dupres
- The Osterman Weekend (1983) - General Keever
- V: The Final Battle (1984, TV Mini-Series) - Arthur Dupres
- Dream West (1986, TV Mini-Series) - John Floyd
- Baby Boom (1987) - Sam Potts
- The First Power (1990) - Father Brian
- The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) - Leon Bavardage
- Sandino (1991) - Ambassador Hanna
- Dante's Peak (1997) - Warren Cluster
- Spider-Man (1997, TV Series) - Thunderer/Jerry Carstairs
- You Lucky Dog (1998, TV Movie) - Mr. Windsor
- Dry Cycle (2003) - Ed
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2005, TV Series) - Mr. Cone
- The Office (2007, TV Series) - Elbert Lapin
- The Perfect Family (2011) - Bishop Donnelly
