Charles Lindsay Workman (March 6, 1924 – April 24, 2012) was a character and voice actor who had a career in film and television that started in the 1950s and continued until the early 1990s. He has over 100 credits, and was often credited as Lindsay Workman.

C. Lindsay Workman
Workman in The Brady Brunch as Mr. Bertram Grossman in 1970
Born(1924-03-06)March 6, 1924
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
DiedApril 24, 2012(2012-04-24) (aged 88)
Resting placeOak Park Cemetery in Claremont, California, US
OccupationActor

Background

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A familiar face to viewers, Workman was a prolific character actor whose busiest time was during the 1960s and 1970s where he had dozens of guest roles in television series'.[1] He was also a voice actor and his work included Garfield and Mercedes Benz where he provided the distinguished voice for their commercials.

He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While still a child, he got his introduction to radio. He attended Pomona College and Yale University and there he studied literature and acting. During the 1950s, he was a member of the Scripps College theater department faculty. A family man, he was married and was the father of two children. He had also been active member of the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters, something that meant a lot to him. He did community volunteering work for the Boy Scouts in the Los Angeles Area Council, and received awards for his service.[2]

Career

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One of his earliest roles was in the television series, Blondie, playing the part of Mr. Knapp in the episode "Howdy Neighbor" in 1957.[3] Also that year, he appeared in the series Sergeant Preston of the Yukon,.[4] He also appeared on the TV Western Gunsmoke.

In the late 1960s, he had a recurring role as Reverend Adams in Here Come the Brides.[5] (TV)ADAM 12-minister [1973] “ RAMPART division-S6:E2 During the 1970s, he had a recurring role in the series Julia as Otto Brockmeyer.[6][7]

He had a part in the Paul Wendkos made-for-television film, The Five of Me which was released in 1981.[8]

His last credit appears to be as Dr. Roger Furney in "Episode #1.4813" of The Young and the Restless.[9]

Death

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He died on April 24, 2012, in Claremont, California at the age of 88 following a short illness.[10]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1957 The Book of Acts Series Silas
1960 Spring Affair Wilbur Crane
1961 The Explosive Generation Science Teacher Uncredited
1965 At the End of the Rainbow Prof. Antonio
1967 Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! Courtney Uncredited
1973 Westworld Supervisor
1978 Buffalo Rider Narrator Voice
1978 The One Man Jury Judge
1991 The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear Maitre'd

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