David Ogden Stiers
David Allen Ogden Stiers (October 31, 1942 – March 3, 2018) was an American actor, comedian, conductor, director, musician, singer and voice artist. He was most famous for his role as Charles Emerson Winchester III in M*A*S*H. He also provided the voices in several Disney animated movies. This included playing Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, John Radcliffe in Pocahontas, and Jumba Jookiba in the Lilo & Stitch franchise.
David Ogden Stiers | |
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 Stiers in 1977 | |
| Born | David Allen Ogden Stiers October 31, 1942 |
| Died | March 3, 2018 (aged 75) Newport, Oregon, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Bladder cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Juilliard School |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, conductor, director, musician, singer, voice artist |
| Years active | 1971–2011 |
| Height | 6'4" (1.93m) |
| Political party | Democratic |
He also played the voice of Escher in the Myst V (End of Ages) video game.
Early life
Stiers was born in Peoria, Illinois on October 31, 1942.[1] He attended Urbana High School at the same time as Roger Ebert.[2] He went to Eugene, Oregon, where he graduated from North Eugene High School and attended the University of Oregon.[3]
Personal life
Death
On March 3, 2018, Stiers died at his home in Newport, Oregon of bladder cancer-related complications at the age of 75.[7]
Filmography
Animated Roles
- House of Mouse - Cogsworth
- Lilo & Stitch: The Series - Dr. Jumba
- Teacher's Pet - Mr. Jolly
Movie Roles
- Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Fenton Q. Harcourt
- Beauty and the Beast - Cogsworth, Narrator
- Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas - Cogsworth
- Belle's Magical World - Cogsworth
- Hoodwinked! - Nicky Flippers
- Leroy & Stitch - Dr. Jumba
- Lilo & Stitch - Dr. Jumba
- Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch - Dr. Jumba
- Pocahontas - Governor Ratcliffe, Wiggins
- Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World - Governor Ratcliffe
- Porco Rosso - Grandpa Piccolo
- Spirited Away - Kamaji
- Stitch! The Movie - Dr. Jumba
- Teacher's Pet - Mr. Jolly
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Archdeacon
Video Game Roles
- Icewind Dale - Narrator
- Kingdom Hearts II - Cogsworth
- Toonstruck - King Hugh
David Ogden Stiers Media
Cast photo from M*A*S*H for 1977: Front row from left – Loretta Swit, Harry Morgan, Alan Alda, Mike Farrell. Back row from left – William Christopher, Gary Burghoff, David Ogden Stiers, and Jamie Farr
References
- ↑ 'Film Reference bio.
- ↑ David Ogden Stiers Unofficial website – David Ogden Stiers Fan Tribute site.
- ↑ Five Questions With David Ogden StiersUSA Network.
- ↑ 'M*A*S*H' Star David Ogden Stiers Reveals He's Gay (May 6, 2009)ABC News.com. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ↑ Bergan, Ronald. David Ogden Stiers obituary (in en). the Guardian (2018-03-11). Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ↑ David Ogden StairsCelebrity NetWealth.com. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ↑ Campuzano, Eder. David Ogden Stiers, 'M*A*S*H*' star and Newport resident, dies at 75. The Oregonian. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
Other websites
- The Stiers Place Website Archived 2020-12-05 at the Wayback Machine - David Ogden Stiers Fansite
- David Ogden Stiers on IMDb
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