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- Birth nameRoy Neil Poole
- Roy Poole was born on March 31, 1924 in San Bernardino, California, USA. He was an actor, known for 1776 (1972), Mandingo (1975) and Network (1976). He was married to Marie Blanche Cote. He died on July 1, 1986 in Mount Kisco, New York, USA.
- SpouseMarie Blanche Cote(September 6, 1946 - July 1, 1986) (his death)
- ParentsRoy Warren PooleIsabel Trudgen
- Would often play doctors
- Portrayed Stephen Hopkins in the original Broadway stage version of 1776 and reprised his role in the movie 1776 (1972).
- Graduated from Stanford University.
- Appeared in at least two short historical films for classroom use, one about Andrew Jackson (as Daniel Webster) and another about the Salem witch trials (as one of the judges).
- Won an Obie award for his performance in "Quartermaine's Terms" in 1983.
- He served in the US Army during World War II.
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