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James Luisi

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Actor 1928–2002 On stage 1964–1968

James Anthony Luisi (November 2, 1928 – June 7, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and actor. Luisi is perhaps best known for his role as Lt. Doug Chapman, the apoplectic foil to detective Jim Rockford, in a total of 23 episodes during Seasons 3 through 6 of the television series The Rockford Files.

On stage 5 productions, 4 years

1964 Alfie! Morosco Theatre · Original · directed by Gilchrist Calder 21 perf.
1965 Do I Hear A Waltz? 46th Street Theatre · Original · directed by John Dexter 220 perf.
1966 Sweet Charity Palace Theatre · Revival · directed by Bob Fosse 608 perf.
1968 Soldiers Billy Rose Theatre · Original · directed by Clifford Williams 21 perf.
1968 Zorba Imperial Theatre · Original · directed by Michael Cacoyannis 305 perf.

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In the literature4 passages

  • Cast: Gwen Verdon, John McMartin, Helen Gallagher, Thelma Oliver, James Luisi, Ruth Buzzi, Barbara Sharmaebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt
  • Cast: Herschel Bernardi, Maria Karnilova, John Cunningham, Carmen Alvarez, Lorraine Serabian, James Luisiebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt
  • _ Sylvia)I Harris starring Gwen Verdon — with John McMartin, Helen Gallagher Thelma Oliver, James Luisi, Arnoldtheatre-pdfs/More Opening Nights on Broadway - Steven Suskin.txt
  • Samuel (Biff) Liff, an agent at the William Morris Agency. James Luisi, 73, New York City-born actor, died June 7, 2002, in Los Angeles of cancer. Broadway credits include A/fie, Do | Hear a Waltz?, Sweet Charity, Soldiers, and Zorba. An Emmy Award winner for the role of George Washingtontheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2002-03 Season, v. 59 (Willis).txt

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