Pat Harrington, Jr. facts for kids

Pat Harrington, Jr. (born August 13, 1929 – died January 6, 2016) was a famous American actor. He worked in movies, on stage, and on TV. Many people remember him best for playing the building superintendent, Schneider. This was on the TV show One Day at a Time. He even won an Emmy Award for his great acting in that role.

About Pat Harrington, Jr.

Pat Harrington, Jr. was born in New York City. His father, Pat Harrington, Sr., was also an actor. Pat Harrington, Jr. was married two times during his life.

In late 2015, Pat Harrington, Jr. had a fall. This caused a small brain hemorrhage. He passed away on January 6, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. He was 86 years old when he died. He had been living with Alzheimer's disease.

His Acting Career

Pat Harrington, Jr. was a talented actor. He was well-known for his voice work and roles in many TV shows. His most famous part was as Dwayne F. Schneider on the CBS sitcom One Day at a Time. He played a friendly building superintendent. This role made him very popular. He won an Emmy Award for his acting in this show.

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  Harrington in 1962.

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  Pat Harrington Jr. on One Day at a Time (1976)

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