1. William Christopher was an American actor and comedian, best known for playing Private Lester Hummel on Gomer Pyle, USM.
12 Facts About William Christopher
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William Christopher spent his youth in several of Chicago's northern suburbs, including Winnetka, Illinois, where he attended New Trier High School.
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William Christopher graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, with a Bachelor of Arts in drama, focusing on Greek literature.
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William Christopher moved to New York and appeared in a variety of regional productions and later a number of off-Broadway productions such as The Hostage at One Sheridan Square.
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William Christopher left New York City for Hollywood to attempt to gain work in television where he guest-starred in several well-known series, including The Andy Griffith Show, Death Valley Days, The Patty Duke Show and The Men from Shiloh.
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William Christopher made several appearances on Hogan's Heroes, and had recurring roles on Gomer Pyle, USM.
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In feature films, William Christopher performed in The Fortune Cookie, The Private Navy of Sgt.
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William Christopher had parts in telefilms including The Movie Maker, The Perils of Pauline, and For the Love of It.
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William Christopher remained active in the theater, including a tour of the United States in the mid-1990s with Farr, performing Neil Simon's The Odd Couple on stage.
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William Christopher met his future wife Barbara on a blind date.
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William Christopher died at his home in Pasadena, California, on December 31,2016.
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William Christopher had been diagnosed with cancer about 18 months earlier, according to his New York-based agent Robert Malcolm.