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Robert Mandan

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Actor 1932–2018 On stage 19561988

Robert Mandan (February 2, 1932 – April 29, 2018) was an American actor, best known for his roles as Sam Reynolds on Search for Tomorrow (1965–1970), Chester Tate, the philandering businessman husband of Jessica Tate (Katherine Helmond) on the satirical sitcom Soap (1977–1981) and James Bradford on the short lived Three's Company spin off Three's A Crowd (1984–1985) that lasted for one season.

On stage 5 productions, 32 years

1956 Speaking of Murder Royale Theatre · Original · directed by Delbert Mann 37 perf.
1968 Maggie Flynn Anta Playhouse · Original · directed by Brian MacDonald 82 perf.
1969 But, Seriously... Henry Millers Theatre · Original · directed by John Allen 4 perf.
1970 Applause Palace Theatre · Original · directed by Ron Field 896 perf.
1988 Mail Music Box Theatre · Original · directed by Andrew Cadiff 37 perf.

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Worked with more than once2 names

Kathleen Robey 2 productions
Jeannette Seibert 2 productions

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Also credited on1 work

Three’s a Crowd

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In the literature2 passages

  • Cast: Lauren Bacall, Len Cariou, Robert Mandan, Ann Williams, Brandon Maggart, Penny Fuller, Lee Roy Reams, Bonnie Franklinebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt
  • Top Right: (seated) Louise Hickey, Brian Mitchell, Antonia Ellis, Michael Rupert, Mara Getz, Robert Mandan (standing) Rick Stockwell, Michele Pawk, Alan Muraoka, Robert Loftin, Mary Bond Davistheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1987-88 Season, v. 44 (Willis).txt

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