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Doug Henning(1947-2000)

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  • Actor
  • Soundtrack
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Doug Henning was born on 3 May 1947 in Fort Garry, Manitoba, Canada. He was a writer and actor, known for The Magic Show (1983), Doug Henning's World of Magic (1976) and World of Magic (1977). He was married to Debby Douillard and Barbara De Angelis. He died on 7 February 2000 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornMay 3, 1947
DiedFebruary 7, 2000(52)
BornMay 3, 1947
DiedFebruary 7, 2000(52)
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  • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 2 nominations total

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Known for

Doug Henning in The Magic Show (1983)
The Magic Show
5.7
  • Doug
  • 1983
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1976)
Doug Henning's World of Magic
7.9
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 1976
World of Magic
8.1
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 1977
Doug Henning's World of Magic (1978)
Doug Henning's World of Magic
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 1978

Credits

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Writer

  • Doug Henning: Magic on Broadway
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1982
  • World of Magic (1982)
    World of Magic
    1.2
    TV Special
    • written by
    • 1982
  • Doug Henning's World of Magic (1981)
    Doug Henning's World of Magic
    TV Special
    • written by
    • 1981
  • Doug Henning's World of Magic (1980)
    Doug Henning's World of Magic
    TV Special
    • written by
    • 1980
  • Doug Henning's World of Magic (1978)
    Doug Henning's World of Magic
    TV Special
    • written by
    • 1978
  • World of Magic
    8.1
    TV Special
    • written by
    • 1977
  • Doug Henning's World of Magic (1976)
    Doug Henning's World of Magic
    7.9
    TV Special
    • production conceived by
    • 1976

Actor

  • Doug Henning in The Magic Show (1983)
    The Magic Show
    5.7
    • Doug
    • 1983

Soundtrack

  • The 37th Annual Tony Awards (1983)
    The 37th Annual Tony Awards
    6.0
    TV Special
    • performer: "It's About Magic"
    • 1983

Personal details

  • Height
    • 5′ 5¾″ (1.67 m)
  • Born
    • May 3, 1947
    • Fort Garry, Manitoba, Canada
  • Died
    • February 7, 2000
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(liver cancer)
  • Spouses
      Debby DouillardDecember 6, 1981 - February 7, 2000 (his death)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for TWA Airlines - Himself (USA)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He is credited with reviving the magic show as a form of mass entertainment in the 1970s and popularizing it on television.
  • Trademark
    With his magic shows, he rejected the traditional tuxedo and top hat costume and prefered bright multi coloured casual clothing and tights. Also sported long hair and a long bushy moustache.

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