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Henderson Forsythe

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Actor 1917–2006 On stage 19571990

Henderson Forsythe (September 11, 1917 – April 17, 2006) was an American actor. Forsythe was known for his role as Dr. David Stewart on the soap opera As the World Turns, a role he played for over 30 years (1960-1991), and for his work on the New York stage.

On stage 13 productions, 33 years

1957 Miss Lonelyhearts Music Box Theatre · Original · directed by Alan Schneider 12 perf.
1962 Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Billy Rose Theatre · Original · directed by Alan Schneider 664 perf.
1965 The Right Honourable Gentleman Billy Rose Theatre · Original · directed by Frith Banbury 118 perf.
1966 A Delicate Balance Martin Beck Theatre · Original · directed by Alan Schneider 132 perf.
1966 Malcolm Shubert Theatre · Original · directed by Alan Schneider 7 perf.
1967 The Birthday Party Booth Theatre · Original · directed by Alan Schneider 126 perf.
1970 Harvey Anta Playhouse · Revival · directed by Stephen Porter 79 perf.
1970 The Engagement Baby Helen Hayes Theatre · Original · directed by Gene Frankel 4 perf.
1974 The Freedom of the City Alvin Theatre · Original · directed by William Woodman 9 perf.
1976 A Texas Trilogy: The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia Broadhurst Theatre · Original · directed by Alan Schneider 22 perf.
1976 A Texas Trilogy: The Oldest Living Graduate Broadhurst Theatre · Original · directed by Alan Schneider 20 perf.
1978 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Entermedia Theatre · Original · directed by Peter Masterson & Tommy Tune 1,584 perf.
1990 Some Americans Abroad Vivian Beaumont Theater · Original · directed by Roger Michell 55 perf.

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Worked with more than once4 names

Ruth White 2 productions
Paul O Keefe 2 productions
Joe Ponazecki 2 productions
Fred Gwynne 2 productions

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In the literature8 passages

  • Cast: Carlin Glynn, Henderson Forsythe, Delores Hall, Pamela Blair, Jay Garner, Clint Allmonebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt
  • ol’ studio dropped 7 mill in less time than it takes to fire up the mesquite. Tony Awards were won by Henderson Forsythe (supporting actor) and Carlin Glynn (supporting actress).theatre-pdfs/More Opening Nights on Broadway - Steven Suskin.txt
  • STANDBYS: Pauline Flanagan, Henderson Forsythe Press: Susan Bloch, William Schelble Stage Managers: Barbara-Mae Phillips, Robert Waltertheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1972-73 Season, v. 29 (Willis).txt
  • Henderson Forsythe Kathryn Grody Dan Hedaya Swoosie Kurtz Margaret Ladd Michael Miller Joan Pape Les Roberts Barbara Spiegel Helen Stenborg Sasha von Scherler Stephan Weyte Penney Whitetheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1976-77 Season, v. 33 (Willis).txt
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  • Top Right: Henderson Forsythe, Susan Mansur, Don Crabtree Below: Jay Garner, Clint 10 Allmon, J. Frank Lucastheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1978-79, v. 35 (Willis).txt

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