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David Spielberg

1939 – 2016

American actor

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Lived 1939 – 2016 (aged 77). David Spielberg was an American television actor, film actor and actor.

David Spielberg (March 6, 1939 – June 1, 2016) was an American television and film actor.

Early life Spielberg was born on March 6, 1939, in Weslaco, Texas, and was a resident of Mercedes, Texas. His father was a Romanian-Jewish immigrant, and his mother was a Mexican-American teacher. After serving in the United States Navy for two years, he enrolled in the University of Texas. Two summers' acting experience in New York City led him to drop out of the university and move to New York to pursue a career in acting.

Career Film Spielberg's screen debut was in The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972). Program Character The American Girls Francis X. Casey Magnum, P.I. Dan Morgan/ Inspector Vittorio Mono Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice Ted Henderson From Here to Eternity Lieutenant David Ross Jessica Novak Max Kenyon Falcon Crest Ned Vogel The Practice David Bedford Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Starship Mine" Cmdr. Calvin Hutchinson

He also appeared in Wiseguy, The Rockford Files, Law & Order, Highway to Heaven, Family Ties, Wheels, L.A. Law, ER, A Place for Annie, Hart to Hart, and One Day at a Time, among other television series.

Death Spielberg died of cancer in Los Angeles, California, on June 1, 2016. He was 77.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1972 The Trial of the Catonsville Nine Defense Attorney 1972 The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds Mr. Goodman 1974 Newman's Law Hinney 1974 Law and Disorder Bobby 1975 Hustle Jerry Bellamy 1977 The Choirboys Finque 1977 Prime Time a.k.a. American Raspberry Mr. Dorset 1977 In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan Dr. Mason 1979 Real Life Dr. Jeremy Nolan 1979 Winter Kills Miles Garner 1980 The Hunter Sgt. Werblo Uncredited1983 Christine Mr. Casey 1985 War and Love Aron 1987 The Stranger Hobby 1990 Alice Ken 1991UsPaul Kramer1992 Nervous Ticks Mr. Reynolds 1996 Red Ribbon Blues Yorkin 2002 Hokum County Homicide Carl 2003 Final Draft Shmuel 2007 Flight of the Living Dead Dr. Conroy (final film role)

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Who was David Spielberg?

American actor (1939-2016)

When was David Spielberg born?

David Spielberg was born on 6 March 1939 in Weslaco.

When did David Spielberg die?

David Spielberg died on 1 June 2016 in Los Angeles.

What was David Spielberg's occupation?

David Spielberg was a television actor, film actor and actor.

What nationality was David Spielberg?

David Spielberg was American.

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