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Ed Flanders

American actor (1934-1995) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 60

Edward Paul Flanders was an American actor. He is best known for playing Dr. Donald Westphall in the medical drama series St. Elsewhere (1982-1988). Flanders was nominated for eight Primetime Emmy Awards and won three times in 1976, 1977, and 1983.

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A life in dates

1995Died22 February 1995Bye Bye LoveFilm, 1995Walter Sims1993Message from NamFilm, Ed Wilson1992Jack's PlaceSeries1991The Perfect TributeFilm, Warren1990The Exorcist IIIFilm, Father Joseph Kevin Dyer1989The Final DaysFilm, Leonard Garment1983Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesAward1982Tomorrow's ChildFilm, Anders Stenslund1981InchonFilm, President Harry S. Truman (voice)1980The Ninth ConfigurationFilm, Col. Richard Fell1979Backstairs at the White HouseSeries, Pres. Calvin Coolidge1977MacArthurFilm, President Harry S. Truman1976Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a MovieAwardEleanor and FranklinSeries, 1976Louis Howe1975A Moon for the MisbegottenFilm, Phil Hogan1974Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a PlayAwardLincolnSeries, 1974George C. McClellanIndict and ConvictFilm, 1974Timothy Fitzgerald1973HunterFilm, Dr. Miles1972BanyonSeries1971Goodbye, Raggedy AnnFilm, David Bevin1970The Mary Tyler Moore ShowSeries, Fr. Terrance BrianThe GrasshopperFilm, 1970Jack Benton1968The Name of the GameSeries, Lazlo Subich1967Cimarron StripSeries, Arliss Blynn1964Daniel BooneSeries, Col. Richard Lackland1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries, Harry S. Truman1934Born29 December 1934

People around Ed

  • The Ninth Configuration 1980
  • The Exorcist III 1990
  • MacArthur 1977
  • Bye Bye Love 1995
  • True Confessions 1981

Also in Deutsch

Filmography 28

59 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

Photos 1

Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series1983
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie1976
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play1974

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 1995 · aged 60