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William Lanteau (born William Lanctot) (November 12, 1922 – November 3, 1993) was an American character actor. Among his best known roles are Charlie the mail carrier in On Golden Pond and mayor Chester Wanamaker in Newhart.
William Lanteau was born on 12 November 1922 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA. He was an actor, known for On Golden Pond (1981), The Honeymoon Machine (1961) and Wonder Woman (1975). He died on 3 November 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Nov 6, 1993 · William Lanteau, a character actor who worked in television, film and theater, died on Wednesday at Midway Hospital. He was 70. The cause was complications after heart surgery, said...
William Lanteau was born on November 12, 1922 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA. He was an actor, known for On Golden Pond (1981), The Honeymoon Machine (1961) and Wonder Woman (1975). He died on November 3, 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Nov 3, 1993 · William Lanteau. Actor. A native of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, he is best remembered for his role as 'Chester Wanamaker' on the television series, Newhart from 1982 to 1990. He also appeared in the films, L'il Abner (1959), The Honeymoon Machine (1961), Sex And The Single Girl (1964), The Harness (1971), The Art Of Crime (1975), From Noon...
Nov 5, 1993 · Character actor William Lanteau, probably seen by more people in the film version of "On Golden Pond" than in any of the dozens of other films and stage plays he performed in more than four...
While best known for his work on the popular TV sitcom "Newhart," character actor William Lanteau got his start in theater. After serving in the Army during World War II, Lanteau took to the...
Biography. While best known for his work on the popular TV sitcom "Newhart," character actor William Lanteau got his start in theater. After serving in the Army during World War II, Lanteau took to the stage, making it onto Broadway by 1949 as part of the cast of the long-running farce "At War With the Army."
With his unusual gaunt features and intense expression, William Lanteau made a career out of playing eccentrics and character roles. His role as town leader Chester Wanamaker on the Newhart show was the most visible part in a career of more than 30 years on stage, screen, and television.
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Nov 6, 1993 · Lanteau, a character actor on Broadway and in television and movies, died of complications following heart surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 70.
