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George S. Irving(1922-2016)

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George S. Irving
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George S. Irving was born on 1 November 1922 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), Pinocchio's Christmas (1980) and Live from Lincoln Center (1976). He was married to Maria Karnilova. He died on 26 December 2016 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornNovember 1, 1922
DiedDecember 26, 2016(94)
BornNovember 1, 1922
DiedDecember 26, 2016(94)
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Known for

Mickey Rooney, George S. Irving, and Dick Shawn in The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
The Year Without a Santa Claus
7.7
TV Movie
  • Heat Miser(voice)
  • 1974
Pinocchio's Christmas (1980)
Pinocchio's Christmas
6.3
TV Movie
  • Geppetto(voice)
  • 1980
Joshua Bell, Hugh Downs, Renée Fleming, Alan Gilbert, Lorin Maazel, Natalia Makarova, Audra McDonald, Zubin Mehta, Itzhak Perlman, Louis Perry, Beverly Sills, Martin Bookspan, and Fred Child in Live from Lincoln Center (1976)
Live from Lincoln Center
8.5
TV Series
  • Baron Mirko Zeta
Wally Cox in Underdog (1964)
Underdog
7.2
TV Series
  • Narrator
  • Mooch
  • Men
  • Man
  • Bank President
  • Policeman
  • Henchman
  • Cats
  • Bric
  • Brac
  • Magnet Men Leader
  • Tip Tap
  • Shoeshine Customer
  • Pickyoon Subjects
  • Train Engineer
  • Captain Coward
  • Sailors
  • Captain
  • Gravel
  • Doctor
  • Military Policeman
  • Prison Warden
  • Prisoners
  • Frightened Men
  • General Baldydash
  • General
  • Smitty
  • Nails
  • Witch Doctor
  • Magic Mirror
  • Landlord
  • Scared Man
  • Telegram Delivery Boy
  • Fight Referee
  • Frightened Man
  • Swan Diver
  • Rich Man
  • Poor Man
  • Tap Tap the Chisler
  • Prison Boss
  • Ralph
  • Station Master
  • Man on Boat
  • Magnet Man
  • Kid
  • Basketball Players
  • Museum Boss
  • TV Producer
  • Scientists
  • Store Owner
  • Police Chief
  • Bank Committee Members
  • Judge
  • Paperboy
  • Man in Phone Booth
  • Mayor Linseed
  • Toody
  • Male Victims
  • Georgie
  • Bank Guard
  • Man with Dog
  • Harry
  • Scared Men
  • Bob
  • Charlie
  • Inspector
  • Italian Man
  • Banker
  • Chef
  • Sailor
  • Bubblehead Soldier
  • Bubblehead Commander
  • Army Commander
  • Guard
  • John Smith
  • Fire Chief
  • Worker
  • Politician
  • Baker
  • Voters
  • Townspeople(voice)

Credits

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Actor



  • 37 (2013)
    37
    4.8
    Short
    • Jack Bernstein
    • 2013
  • A Miser Brothers' Christmas (2008)
    A Miser Brothers' Christmas
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Heat Miser (voice)
    • 2008
  • Joshua Bell, Hugh Downs, Renée Fleming, Alan Gilbert, Lorin Maazel, Natalia Makarova, Audra McDonald, Zubin Mehta, Itzhak Perlman, Louis Perry, Beverly Sills, Martin Bookspan, and Fred Child in Live from Lincoln Center (1976)
    Live from Lincoln Center
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Baron Mirko Zeta
    • 1996
  • Ryan's Hope (1975)
    Ryan's Hope
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Forrest Turner
    • 1981
  • Pinocchio's Christmas (1980)
    Pinocchio's Christmas
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Geppetto (voice)
    • 1980
  • Charles Fleischer, Elissa Leeds, and Paul Provenza in Blue Jeans (1980)
    Blue Jeans
    TV Movie
    • Mr. Zwirko
    • 1980
  • Getting There
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Harry Miller
    • 1980
  • Meredith Baxter, Kristy McNichol, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Sada Thompson, Michael Schackelford, and David Schackelford in Family (1976)
    Family
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Alexei
    • 1979
  • Star Pink (1978)
    Star Pink
    5.9
    Short
    • Space Villain (uncredited)
    • 1978
  • Pink Press (1978)
    Pink Press
    5.3
    Short
    • Gate Guard (mumbling) (uncredited)
    • 1978
  • A Gorey Halloween
    TV Special
    • Claudius Frederick Earbrass
    • 1978
  • Marty Brill, Didi Conn, Paul Dooley, Niki Flacks, Hetty Galen, Sheldon Harnick, George S. Irving, Joe Silver, Arnold Stang, Fred Stuthman, Alan Sues, Allen Swift, and Mark Baker in Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977)
    Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
    6.8
    • The Captain (voice)
    • 1977
  • That Was the Year That Was - 1976
    TV Movie
    • Sketch actor
    • 1976
  • Geraldine Brooks and James Coco in The Dumplings (1976)
    The Dumplings
    5.0
    TV Series
    • Charles Sweetzer
    • 1976
  • Deadly Hero (1975)
    Deadly Hero
    5.9
    • Reilly
    • 1975

Soundtrack



  • America's Morning Headquarters (2000)
    America's Morning Headquarters
    2.3
    TV Series
    • performer: "The Heat Miser Song" (uncredited)
    • 2021
  • Kristen Bell in Veronica Mars (2004)
    Veronica Mars
    8.3
    TV Series
    • performer: "Heat Miser" (uncredited)
    • 2004
  • The 41st Annual Tony Awards (1987)
    The 41st Annual Tony Awards
    7.6
    TV Special
    • performer: "Comedy Tonight"
    • 1987
  • Night of 100 Stars (1982)
    Night of 100 Stars
    6.9
    TV Special
    • performer: "With Cat-Like Tread, Upon Our Prey We Steal"
    • 1982
  • Pinocchio's Christmas (1980)
    Pinocchio's Christmas
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • performer: "Forget It"
    • 1980
  • Marty Brill, Didi Conn, Paul Dooley, Niki Flacks, Hetty Galen, Sheldon Harnick, George S. Irving, Joe Silver, Arnold Stang, Fred Stuthman, Alan Sues, Allen Swift, and Mark Baker in Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977)
    Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
    6.8
    • performer: "I'm Just a Rag Dolly / Poor Babette / A Miracle", "The Pirate Song", "You're My Friend"
    • 1977
  • Mickey Rooney, George S. Irving, and Dick Shawn in The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
    The Year Without a Santa Claus
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • performer: "Heat Miser"
    • 1974

Videos4

Underdog: The Complete Series
Clip 2:22
Underdog: The Complete Series
Pinocchio's Christmas
Trailer 3:02
Pinocchio's Christmas
Pinocchio's Christmas
Trailer 3:02
Pinocchio's Christmas
Underdog
Trailer 1:13
Underdog
A Miser Brothers' Christmas
Trailer 1:00
A Miser Brothers' Christmas

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • George Irving
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • November 1, 1922
    • Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • December 26, 2016
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Maria KarnilovaOctober 14, 1948 - April 20, 2001 (her death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Despite his many appearances in Broadway musicals, undoubtedly Irving's most famous role today is that of the voice of the "Heat Miser" in the classic Rankin/Bass stop-motion animated Christmas special "The Year Without A Santa Claus" and its sequel "A Miser Brothers Christmas".

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