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Harry GozAmerican musical actor and voice actor
Date of Birth: 23.06.1932
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Harry Goz: A Celebrated Broadway and Voice Actor
- Star-Making Role in "Fiddler on the Roof"
- Acclaimed Roles in Subsequent Musicals
- Television and Film Appearances
- Iconic Voice Role in "SeaQuest 2032"
- Legacy and Family
Harry Goz: A Celebrated Broadway and Voice Actor
Early Life and Broadway BeginningsHarry Goz was born in Queens, New York, and began his acting career on Broadway in the 1964 production of "Bajour," alongside Chita Rivera and Nancy Dussault.
Star-Making Role in "Fiddler on the Roof"
Goz's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Tevye the Milkman in the Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof" from 1966 to 1968. He served as both an understudy and lead performer, earning widespread recognition for his performance.
Acclaimed Roles in Subsequent Musicals
Goz continued to shine in numerous Broadway musicals, including "Two by Two," "Prisoner of Second Avenue," and "Chess." His performance as Soviet agent Ivan Molokov in "Chess" garnered critical acclaim and a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical.
Television and Film Appearances
Throughout his career, Goz also appeared in several television and film productions. He starred in the 1981 television movie "Bill" and its 1983 sequel, as well as episodic roles in "The Edge of Night" and "Wizards and Warriors."
Iconic Voice Role in "SeaQuest 2032"
In the later years of his career, Harry Goz gained a new audience with his voice role as the eccentric Captain Hazel "Hank" Murphy in the animated series "SeaQuest 2032." He remained in this role until his untimely passing in 2003.
Legacy and Family
Harry Goz was survived by his three children and ten grandchildren. His son, actor Michael Goz, continued to voice characters in "SeaQuest 2032" after his father's death.
