Dick Sargent

Dick Sargent

American actor
Date of Birth: 19.04.1930
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Biography of Dick Sargent
  2. Role in "Bewitched"
  3. Television Career
  4. Personal Life and Activism
  5. Final Years and Death

Biography of Dick Sargent

Early Life and Career

Dick Sargent, born Richard Stanford Cox on April 19, 1930, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, was an American actor. Before his debut on the big screen in 1956, Sargent worked various odd jobs, including construction worker, window washer, janitor, and ditch digger. He adopted the stage name Sargent from an American artist who worked as an illustrator for the "Saturday Evening Post" magazine.

Dick Sargent

Role in "Bewitched"

Sargent is most well-known for taking over the role of Darrin Stephens in the popular American sitcom "Bewitched" from Dick York in 1969. York played the character from 1964 to 1969 but had to leave the show due to health problems. Sargent was initially offered the role in 1964 before the series was in production, but he had to decline because he was under contract with Universal Studios. The show ended in 1972.

Dick Sargent

Television Career

In addition to his role in "Bewitched," Sargent appeared as a guest actor in various television series. He played the role of Chief Petty Officer in one episode of "The Waltons" with Robert Wightman. He also had appearances in "Charlie's Angels" and "The Dukes of Hazzard" as Sheriff Grady Byrd. Sargent portrayed himself in the television film "Columbo: Uneasy Lies the Crown" and appeared in an episode of "Knots Landing."

Dick Sargent

Personal Life and Activism

In the 1980s, Sargent joined actress Sally Struthers as a supporter of the "Christian Children's Fund," an organization that provided assistance to children worldwide. Throughout his life, Sargent never married, although there were rumors that he was divorced. He kept his true sexual orientation hidden, even claiming actress Fannie Flagg as his lover. However, three months before his death, Sargent publicly announced that he was gay.

Dick Sargent

Final Years and Death

In 1990, Sargent was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Rumors about his health circulated, suggesting he was HIV positive. Three months before his death, Sargent revealed his true sexual orientation and publicly acknowledged his relationship with Albert Williams. His mother severed ties with him after this revelation. Sargent passed away on July 8, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 64.

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