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Gary Burghoff

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Gary Burghoff
After Tommy's fathers recent death in an airplane crash , he and his sister are sent to live in the small town of Erinville. Tommy and his cousin Alex spend the summer trying to prove the town story teller is a leprechaun.
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Behind the Waterfall (1995)
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Gary Burghoff was born on 24 May 1943 in Bristol, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor and director, known for M*A*S*H (1972), M*A*S*H (1970) and Behind the Waterfall (1995). He was previously married to Elisabeth Bostrom and Janet Gayle.
BornMay 24, 1943
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BornMay 24, 1943
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000752
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

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    Known for

    Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, and Loretta Swit in M*A*S*H (1972)
    M*A*S*H
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Cpl. Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly
    Robert Duvall, Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Sally Kellerman, and Jo Ann Pflug in M*A*S*H (1970)
    M*A*S*H
    7.3
    • Cpl. 'Radar' O'Reilly
    • 1970
    Luke Baird and Gary Burghoff in Behind the Waterfall (1995)
    Behind the Waterfall
    6.1
    • Mr. Connors
    • 1995
    Gary Burghoff in Small Kill (1992)
    Small Kill
    6.3
    • Fleck
    • Lady Esmerelda
    • 1992

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Daniel's Lot (2010)
      Daniel's Lot
      5.3
      • Pastor Mahoney
      • 2010
    • Luke Baird and Gary Burghoff in Behind the Waterfall (1995)
      Behind the Waterfall
      6.1
      • Mr. Connors
      • 1995
    • Gene Barry and Peter Barton in Burke's Law (1994)
      Burke's Law
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Patrick Noyes
      • 1995
    • Gary Burghoff in Small Kill (1992)
      Small Kill
      6.3
      • Fleck
      • Lady Esmerelda
      • 1992
    • Doubles (1991)
      Doubles
      4.0
      • Arnie
      • 1991
    • W*A*L*T*E*R (1984)
      W*A*L*T*E*R
      4.7
      TV Movie
      • Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly
      • 1984
    • William Christopher, Jamie Farr, and Harry Morgan in AfterMASH (1983)
      AfterMASH
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Radar O'Reilly
      • 1984
    • Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
      Tales of the Unexpected
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Harry Flock
      • 1981
    • Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)
      The Love Boat
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Eddie Martin
      • Donald M. Flanders
      • 1977–1981
    • Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
      CHiPs
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Gary Burghoff (uncredited)
      • 1980
    • Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
      Fantasy Island
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Gordon Hughes
      • Richard C. Delaney
      • 1978–1980
    • Casino (1980)
      Casino
      5.8
      TV Movie
      • Bill Taylor
      • 1980
    • Nanette Fabray and Harold Gould in The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979)
      The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Bob Willis
      • 1979
    • Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, and Loretta Swit in M*A*S*H (1972)
      M*A*S*H
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Cpl. Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly
      • 1972–1979
    • Sweepstakes (1979)
      Sweepstakes
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Roscoe Fuller
      • 1979

    Director

    • Gary Burghoff in Small Kill (1992)
      Small Kill
      6.3
      • Director
      • 1992

    Soundtrack

    • Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, and Loretta Swit in M*A*S*H (1972)
      M*A*S*H
      8.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "Rock-a-bye Baby"
      • performer: "They Say That in the Army"
      • performer: "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" ("Chattanooga Choo Choo", uncredited) ...
      • 1972–1978

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    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Gary & Janet
    • Height
      • 5′ 5½″ (1.66 m)
    • Born
      • May 24, 1943
      • Bristol, Connecticut, USA
    • Spouses
        Elisabeth Bostrom1985 - December 29, 2005 (divorced, 2 children)
    • Children
        Gena Gale Burghoff
    • Parents
        Rodney Burghoff
    • Other works
      TV / Print commercials for BP Gas Stations; Known as "That BP Guy"; (Early-mid 90s)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Print Biography

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      He left M*A*S*H (1972) after Season 7 because of burnout and a desire to spend more time with his family, though he returned in Season 8 to film a special 2-part farewell episode, "Goodbye Radar".
    • Quotes
      I was just a kid, but I was a rotten kid.
    • Trademark
      Known to millions as "Radar" on the television series "M*A*S*H*"

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