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David Fitzgerald DoyleAmerican theater, film and television actor
Date of Birth: 01.12.1929
Country:  USA |
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Early Life and Education
David Doyle was born on December 1, 1929, in Lincoln, Nebraska. His parents were Lewis Raymond Doyle, a prominent lawyer, and Mary Ruth Fitzgerald. Doyle had two siblings, a brother, John, who went on to become a lawyer like his father, and a sister, Mary, who also pursued a career in acting.
From an early age, Doyle exhibited an interest in performing. He made his stage debut at the age of six and continued to take part in local theater productions during his childhood. After graduating from Cathedral grade school in Lincoln, he attended Campion, a Jesuit boarding school in Wisconsin.
In 1947, Doyle enrolled at the University of Nebraska, where he initially planned to follow in the legal footsteps of his family. However, his passion for theater drew him to the university's theater department. One of his classmates was the future talk show host Johnny Carson.
Breakthrough on Broadway
Doyle's acting career took a significant turn in 1956 when he replaced an actor in the Broadway production of "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" Over the next several years, he appeared in five more Broadway productions, including "Something About a Soldier" and "The Beauty Part."
Television and Film Career
After establishing his presence on Broadway, Doyle moved to California and began pursuing more film and television roles. He made his film debut in 1959, but his career gained momentum in the mid-1960s. In 1972, he landed a starring role as Walt Fitzgerald in the sitcom "Bridget Loves Bernie."
Doyle's most notable role came in the iconic television series "Charlie's Angels," where he portrayed the dashing private investigator John Bosley. He appeared in 110 episodes from 1976 to 1981.
Despite his desire to distance himself from the family law business, Doyle often found himself playing detectives or lawyers in his acting roles. Notably, he portrayed attorney Ted Holmes in the soap opera "General Hospital."
Later Years and Legacy
In his later years, Doyle became known for his distinctive raspy voice, which earned him several voice acting roles in cartoons and animated series. His final performance was as Grandpa Lou Pickles in the animated sitcom "Rugrats."
Doyle passed away from a heart attack on February 26, 1997, at the age of 67 in Los Angeles, California. He left behind a legacy of over 100 roles in television and film, entertaining audiences with his charismatic performances and memorable characters.
