Quick Facts
Born:
1939-01-04
Birthplace:
Buffalo, New York
Credits:
62 Total Roles
Oliver Clark
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Biography
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Oliver Clark (born January 4, 1939) is an American character actor.
Clark was born Richard Mardirosian in Buffalo, New York, the son of Afro (née Karahos) and Matthew Mardirosian. He is of Armenian heritage.[citation needed] His brother, Tom Mardirosian, is also an actor. Clark made numerous appearances in film and television, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. Two of his best-known characters were John Doe#6 on the NBC drama St. Elsewhere,a likeable and humorous psychiatric patient, and Mr. Herd, a patient of psychologist Bob Hartley on CBS situation comedy The Bob Newhart Show. He played Mr. Belding in the original pilot of the series Good Morning Miss Bliss but was subsequently replaced by Dennis Haskins.
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Oliver Clark (born January 4, 1939) is an American character actor.
Clark was born Richard Mardirosian in Buffalo, New York, the son of Afro (née Karahos) and Matthew Mardirosian. He is of Armenian heritage.[citation needed] His brother, Tom Mardirosian, is also an actor. Clark made numerous appearances in film and television, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. Two of his best-known characters were John Doe#6 on the NBC drama St. Elsewhere,a likeable and humorous psychiatric patient, and Mr. Herd, a patient of psychologist Bob Hartley on CBS situation comedy The Bob Newhart Show. He played Mr. Belding in the original pilot of the series Good Morning Miss Bliss but was subsequently replaced by Dennis Haskins.
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Known For
Full House
Self
Mystery Men
Reverse Psychologist
M*A*S*H
Self
M*A*S*H
Lt. Brooks
Walker, Texas Ranger
Dr. Lamarr
The Golden Girls
Roger
Hercules in New York
Self
The Twilight Zone
(segment "Tooth and Consequences")
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Lost Souls MOVIE | Mr. Silberman |
| 2000 | Ed TV | Mr. Walsh |
| 1999 | Mystery Men MOVIE | Reverse Psychologist |
| 1997 | George & Leo TV | Self |
| 1997 | Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer MOVIE | Judge Douglas Harrigan |
| 1996 | Christmas in Cartoontown MOVIE | Santa Claus (voice) |
| 1995 | Murder One TV | Judge Douglas Harrigan |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger TV | Dr. Lamarr |
| 1989 | Life Goes On TV | Self |
| 1988 | Ernest Saves Christmas MOVIE | Joe Carruthers |