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John Bliss

American actor (1930-2008) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 77

John Bliss was an American actor known for playing the role of the 8th grade Social Studies teacher and former Principal Irving Pal on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He was also seen in the first episode of Out of Jimmy's Head.

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A life in dates

2008Died28 February 20082007Out of Jimmy's HeadSeriesNed's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and WeaselsFilm, 2007Pal2006Art School ConfidentialFilm, Vince's Grandpa2004JoeySeries, GrandpaNed's Declassified School Survival GuideSeries, 2004Principal Irving PalImaginary HeroesFilm, 2004Murph2003Intolerable CrueltyFilm, Mr. MacKinnon2002Andy Richter Controls the UniverseSeries1986MutilationsFilm, Oliver Matson1976Dixie DynamiteFilm, Mortician1972The Thing with Two HeadsFilm, Donald1971Chain Gang WomenFilm, Prison Guard1969The ScavengersFilm, Captain Steve Harris1968Invitation to RuinFilm, Lt. Harris1965Get SmartSeries, EmileAngel's FlightFilm, 1965Sergeant1964VengeanceFilm, Deputy Sam1962The Miracle WorkerFilm, Admissions Officer (uncredited)1957A Face in the CrowdFilm, Barefoot Baritone (uncredited)1930Born8 October 1930

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  • The Miracle Worker 1962
  • A Face in the Crowd 1957
  • Imaginary Heroes 2004
  • Art School Confidential 2006
  • Intolerable Cruelty 2003

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Television 5

About this person

He fondly remembered George Clooney, and how George was so polite and called him "Mr. Bliss" and offered him food on the set of Intolerable Cruelty, in which they both appeared.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2008 · aged 77