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Ray Walston: Biography, Facts and Career

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Herman Ray Walston (November 2, 1914 – January 1, 2001) was an American actor. He started his career on Broadway earning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Mr. Applegate in Damn Yankees (1956). He appeared in the films South Pacific (1958), Damn Yankees (1958), The Apartment (1960), Kiss Me, Stupid (1964), Paint Your Wagon (1969), The Sting (1973), Popeye (1980), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), and Of Mice and Men (1992). Walston also starred as the title character on My Favorite Martian and as Glen Bateman in the miniseries The Stand (1994). For his role as Judge Henry Bone in Picket Fences he earned two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Quick facts about Ray Walston

  • Full name: Ray Walston
  • Born: 1914-11-02
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q692800

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Who is Ray Walston?

Herman Ray Walston (November 2, 1914 – January 1, 2001) was an American actor.

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Ray Walston is United States.

When was Ray Walston born?

Ray Walston was born on 1914-11-02.

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