M*A*S*H
1972
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Gary Rich Burghoff (born May 24, 1943) is an American actor who is known for originating the role of Charlie Brown in the 1967 Off-Broadway musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and the character Corporal Walter Eugene "Radar" O'Reilly in the film M*A*S*H, as well as the TV series.
Mar 14, 2022 · Gary Burghoff, who played Radar in the Korean War comedy series, left MASH in Season 8 after seven years. He reportedly felt he was not getting his proper dues and wanted to spend more time with his family and pursue other projects.
Gary Burghoff is best known for playing Cpl. Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly on the TV series M*A*S*H. He was born in 1943 in Connecticut, USA, and has won a Primetime Emmy and been nominated seven times.
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Learn about the life and career of Gary Burghoff, the actor who played Radar on M*A*S*H (1972). Find out his birth date, height, family, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
- May 24, 1943
Dec 29, 2023 · Gary Burghoff, who played Radar on the classic sitcom M*A*S*H, reveals how he had to reshoot his emotional farewell scene after the director told him to fight the tears. Watch an exclusive clip from a new special celebrating the comedy that changed television.
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Dec 31, 2023 · The actor, who played Radar on M*A*S*H, reveals why he asked to reshoot his final scene and how he left the show. He also talks about his family and career in a new TV special.
Oct 1, 2023 · There have many stories about Gary Burghoff's time on M*A*S*H, but why did the actor really leave the successful, classic army hospital series?
