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Harold Gould (I) (1923–2010)
Harold Gould earned a Ph.D. in theatre and taught speech and drama at Cornell University. Pursuing some off-Broadway work in the 1950s, he decided to practice what he preached, and became a full-time professional actor in the 1960s. He has appeared in hundreds of TV shows since, usually playing a father, grandfather or other authority figure.
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Born:in Schenectady, New York, USADied:(age 86) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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1996-2001
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Albert Einstein / Sam Moskowitz
Albert Einstein / Sam Moskowitz
- The Face of God
(2001)
... Albert Einstein
- Written in Dust
(1996)
... Sam Moskowitz
1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
(TV Series)
Dr. Gustav Stumpfel
Dr. Gustav Stumpfel
- The Love Bug
(1997)
... Dr. Gustav Stumpfel
1994-1995
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(TV Series)
Edwin Griffin
Edwin Griffin
- The Return of the Prankster
(1995)
... Edwin Griffin
- The Prankster
(1994)
... Edwin Griffin
1994
CBS Schoolbreak Special
(TV Series)
Mr. Goldenberg
Mr. Goldenberg
- The Writing on the Wall
(1994)
... Mr. Goldenberg
1992-1993
The Golden Palace
(TV Series)
Miles Webber
Miles Webber
- Rose and Fern
(1993)
... Miles Webber
- Miles, We Hardly Knew Ye
(1992)
... Miles Webber
1985-1992
The Golden Girls
(TV Series)
Miles / Miles Webber / Arnie Peterson
Miles / Miles Webber / Arnie Peterson
- Rose: Portrait of a Woman
(1992)
... Miles
- A Midwinter Night's Dream
(1992)
... Miles
- The Pope's Ring
(1991)
... Miles
- Ro$e Love$ Mile$
(1991)
... Miles
- Where's Charlie?
(1991)
... Miles
1989-1992
The Ray Bradbury Theater
(TV Series)
Colonel Stonesteel / Old Man
Colonel Stonesteel / Old Man
- Colonel Stonesteel and the Desperate Empties
(1992)
... Colonel Stonesteel
- To the Chicago Abyss
(1989)
... Old Man
1992
Dear John
(TV Series)
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
- The Nightmare Continues
(1992)
... William Shakespeare
1983-1991
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Velvil Finkelstein (segment "Yiddish") / Tom Garrison / Mr. Antrobus
Velvil Finkelstein (segment "Yiddish") / Tom Garrison / Mr. Antrobus
- The Sunset Gang
(1991)
... Velvil Finkelstein (segment "Yiddish")
- I Never Sang for My Father
(1988)
... Tom Garrison
- The Skin of Our Teeth
(1983)
... Mr. Antrobus
1990
Singer & Sons
(TV Series)
Nathan Singer
Nathan Singer
- Our's Not to Reason Why Shmy
(1990)
... Nathan Singer
- Once Bitten
(1990)
... Nathan Singer
- The Boxer Rebellion
(1990)
... Nathan Singer
- Two Sons for Singer
(1990)
... Nathan Singer
1990
Dallas
(TV Series)
Dr. Wexler
Dr. Wexler
- Three, Three, Three: Part 2
(1990)
... Dr. Wexler
- Three, Three, Three: Part 1
(1990)
... Dr. Wexler
1986
Greatest Adventure Stories from Bible
(TV Series)
Benjamin
Benjamin
- The Miracles of Jesus
(1986)
... Benjamin
1986
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
(TV Series)
Andrei Zernov
Andrei Zernov
- One Bear Dances, One Bear Doesn't
(1986)
... Andrei Zernov
1985
Trapper John, M.D.
(TV Series)
Dr. Victor Kosciusko
Dr. Victor Kosciusko
- The Wunderkind
(1985)
... Dr. Victor Kosciusko
1985
Spencer
(TV Series)
Ben Sprague
Ben Sprague
- Grandpa the Lover
(1985)
... Ben Sprague
- Wayne's Nose Job
(1985)
... Ben Sprague
- Crazy Girl
(1985)
... Ben Sprague
- Doris and the Tutor
(1985)
... Ben Sprague
- Voices in the Hall
(1985)
... Ben Sprague
1984
St. Elsewhere
(TV Series)
Melvin Millstein
Melvin Millstein
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun
(1984)
... Melvin Millstein
- Up on the Roof
(1984)
... Melvin Millstein
1983
Foot in the Door
(TV Series)
Jonah Foot
Jonah Foot
- Jonah Takes a Job
(1983)
... Jonah Foot
- Jonah the Babysitter
(1983)
... Jonah Foot
- The Big Breakthrough
(1983)
... Jonah Foot
- If the Suit Fits
(1983)
... Jonah Foot
- Jonah Moves Out
(1983)
... Jonah Foot
1981
Park Place
(TV Series)
David Ross
David Ross
- Crazy Judge
(1981)
... David Ross
- Marooned
(1981)
... David Ross
- Benign Neglect
(1981)
... David Ross
- Revenge
(1981)
... David Ross
1967-1980
Insight
(TV Series)
God (Old Man) / Beggar / God / ...
God (Old Man) / Beggar / God / ...
- A Long Road Home
(1980)
... God (Old Man)
- The Man Who Mugged God
(1979)
... Beggar
- Holy Moses
(1979)
... God
- For the Love of Annie
(1976)
... Jonathan (as Hal Gould)
- Happy Birthday Marvin
(1973)
... Morris Gertz
1979
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
(TV Series)
Slick Willy
Slick Willy
- Panhandle Pussycats Come to Orly
(1979)
... Slick Willy
1979
The Rockford Files
(TV Series)
Mr. Brockelman
Mr. Brockelman
- Never Send a Boy King to Do a Man's Job: Part 2
(1979)
... Mr. Brockelman
- Never Send a Boy King to Do a Man's Job: Part 1
(1979)
... Mr. Brockelman
1978
Grandpa Goes to Washington
(TV Series)
Matthew Lawson
Matthew Lawson
- Kelley's Best Friend
(1978)
... Matthew Lawson
1978
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Mr. Vernon Crowler / Vernon Crowler / Captain Merrill Stubing
Mr. Vernon Crowler / Vernon Crowler / Captain Merrill Stubing
- The Eyes of Love/Masquerade/Hollywood Royalty/The Caper: Part 2
(1978)
... Mr. Vernon Crowler
- The Eyes of Love/Masquerade/Hollywood Royalty/The Caper: Part 1
(1978)
... Vernon Crowler / Captain Merrill Stubing
1974-1978
Rhoda
(TV Series)
Martin Morgenstern
Martin Morgenstern
- Martin Swallows His Heart
(1978)
... Martin Morgenstern
- Martin Comes Home
(1978)
... Martin Morgenstern
- In Search of Martin
(1978)
... Martin Morgenstern
- Happy Anniversary
(1978)
... Martin Morgenstern
- Home Movies
(1977)
... Martin Morgenstern
1977
Soap
(TV Series)
Barney Gerber
Barney Gerber
- Episode #1.12
(1977)
... Barney Gerber
- Episode #1.11
(1977)
... Barney Gerber
- Episode #1.10
(1977)
... Barney Gerber
- Episode #1.9
(1977)
... Barney Gerber
1977
Washington: Behind Closed Doors
(TV Mini-Series)
Carl Tessler
Carl Tessler
- Part 6
(1977)
... Carl Tessler
- Part 5
(1977)
... Carl Tessler
- Part 4
(1977)
... Carl Tessler
- Part 3
(1977)
... Carl Tessler
- Part 2
(1977)
... Carl Tessler
1976-1977
The Feather and Father Gang
(TV Series)
Harry Danton
Harry Danton
- The Big Frame
(1977)
... Harry Danton
- The Judas Bug
(1977)
... Harry Danton
- The Mayan Connection
(1977)
... Harry Danton
- Welcome Home, Vince
(1977)
... Harry Danton
- Murder at F-Stop II
(1977)
... Harry Danton
1974-1977
Police Story
(TV Series)
Emmett Parnell / Sam Grossman / Andrea Basic
Emmett Parnell / Sam Grossman / Andrea Basic
- The Blue Fog
(1977)
... Emmett Parnell
- Eamon Kinsella Royce
(1976)
... Sam Grossman
- Fathers and Sons
(1974)
... Andrea Basic
1974-1976
Petrocelli
(TV Series)
Haskell Fox
Haskell Fox
- Shadow of a Doubt
(1976)
... Haskell Fox
- Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...
(1974)
... Haskell Fox
- Death in High Places
(1974)
... Haskell Fox
1972-1975
Hawaii Five-O
(TV Series)
Honore Vashon
Honore Vashon
- The Case Against McGarrett
(1975)
... Honore Vashon
- 'V' for Vashon: The Patriarch
(1972)
... Honore Vashon
- 'V' for Vashon: The Father
(1972)
... Honore Vashon
- 'V' for Vashon: The Son
(1972)
... Honore Vashon
1975
The Bob Crane Show
(TV Series)
Dr. Strauss
Dr. Strauss
- The Doctor Sings the Blues
(1975)
... Dr. Strauss
- An American Fiasco
(1975)
... Dr. Strauss
- But I Love My Wife
(1975)
... Dr. Strauss
- Not with My Mother You Don't
(1975)
... Dr. Strauss
1971-1975
Cannon
(TV Series)
Colonel Mirza / Robert L. Jardine / Nicholas Troas
Colonel Mirza / Robert L. Jardine / Nicholas Troas
- Tomorrow Ends at Noon
(1975)
... Colonel Mirza
- Prisoners
(1973)
... Robert L. Jardine
- A Lonely Place to Die
(1971)
... Nicholas Troas
1964-1974
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Lucius Shindrow / Hadley Boake
Lucius Shindrow / Hadley Boake
- The Guns of Cibola Blanca: Part 2
(1974)
... Lucius Shindrow
- The Guns of Cibola Blanca: Part 1
(1974)
... Lucius Shindrow
- Doctor's Wife
(1964)
... Hadley Boake
1972-1974
The Streets of San Francisco
(TV Series)
Joseph Francis / Arthur Lavery
Joseph Francis / Arthur Lavery
- Death and the Favored Few
(1974)
... Joseph Francis
- The Takers
(1972)
... Arthur Lavery
1972-1973
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
(TV Series)
Kurt / Danny Everson
Kurt / Danny Everson
- Dick in Deutsch
(1973)
... Kurt
- Big Time Baby
(1972)
... Danny Everson
1972-1973
Mary Tyler Moore
(TV Series)
Martin Morgenstern
Martin Morgenstern
- Rhoda's Sister Gets Married
(1973)
... Martin Morgenstern
- Enter Rhoda's Parents
(1972)
... Martin Morgenstern
1973
The Partridge Family
(TV Series)
Walter Yost
Walter Yost
- Beethoven, Brahms and Partridge
(1973)
... Walter Yost
1972
The Delphi Bureau
(TV Series)
Judge Lowal
Judge Lowal
- The Man Upstairs-The Man Downstairs Project
(1972)
... Judge Lowal
1972
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Howard Cunningham (segment "Love and Happy Days")
Howard Cunningham (segment "Love and Happy Days")
- Love and the Happy Days/Love and the Newscasters
(1972)
... Howard Cunningham (segment "Love and Happy Days")
1965-1972
The F.B.I.
(TV Series)
George Hale / Vincent Millard / Israel Jacobs / ...
George Hale / Vincent Millard / Israel Jacobs / ...
- The Test
(1972)
... George Hale
- The Stalking Horse
(1971)
... Vincent Millard
- The Butcher
(1968)
... Israel Jacobs
- The Daughter
(1968)
... Martin Eldon
- The Courier
(1967)
... Doctor
1966-1970
Hogan's Heroes
(TV Series)
General von Schlomm / General von Scheider / General Von Lintzer
General von Schlomm / General von Scheider / General Von Lintzer
- Lady Chitterly's Lover: Part 2
(1970)
... General von Schlomm
- Lady Chitterly's Lover: Part 1
(1970)
... General von Schlomm
- D-Day at Stalag 13
(1967)
... General von Scheider
- Klink's Rocket
(1966)
... General Von Lintzer
1968-1970
Lancer
(TV Series)
Otto Mueller / Charlie Poe
Otto Mueller / Charlie Poe
- Dream of Falcons
(1970)
... Otto Mueller
- The Last Train for Charlie Poe
(1968)
... Charlie Poe
1970
The Carol Burnett Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Phillips
Mr. Phillips
- Episode #3.16
(1970)
... Mr. Phillips (uncredited)
1970
Here Come the Brides
(TV Series)
Cyrus Malone
Cyrus Malone
- Break the Bank of Tacoma
(1970)
... Cyrus Malone
1969
I Dream of Jeannie
(TV Series)
General Whetherby / Irwin Winkler
General Whetherby / Irwin Winkler
- Jeannie's Beauty Cream
(1969)
... General Whetherby
- Invisible House for Sale
(1969)
... Irwin Winkler
1967-1969
The Big Valley
(TV Series)
Captain Crawford / Judge William Daggett / Major Wilson
Captain Crawford / Judge William Daggett / Major Wilson
- The Royal Road
(1969)
... Captain Crawford
- The Challenge
(1968)
... Judge William Daggett
- Cage of Eagles
(1967)
... Major Wilson
1967-1968
The Wild Wild West
(TV Series)
John Taney / Victor Freemantle
John Taney / Victor Freemantle
- The Night of the Avaricious Actuary
(1968)
... John Taney
- The Night of the Bubbling Death
(1967)
... Victor Freemantle
1967-1968
Judd for the Defense
(TV Series)
Lawrence Corning Sr. / Cleary
Lawrence Corning Sr. / Cleary
- Weep the Hunter Home
(1968)
... Lawrence Corning Sr.
- Shadow of a Killer
(1967)
... Cleary
1967-1968
The Flying Nun
(TV Series)
Rabbi Mendez / Father Sweeney
Rabbi Mendez / Father Sweeney
- The Rabbi and the Nun
(1968)
... Rabbi Mendez
- With Love from Irving
(1967)
... Father Sweeney
1967-1968
He & She
(TV Series)
Norman Nugent
Norman Nugent
- What's in the Kitty?
(1968)
... Norman Nugent
- Vote Yes or No
(1967)
... Norman Nugent
- The Second Time Around
(1967)
... Norman Nugent
1967
The Invaders
(TV Series)
Allen Slater / Dr. Paul Mailer
Allen Slater / Dr. Paul Mailer
- The Trial
(1967)
... Allen Slater
- The Experiment
(1967)
... Dr. Paul Mailer
1967
The Red Skelton Show
(TV Series)
Dr. Knockitoff
Dr. Knockitoff
- The Spy with the Leaky Mouth
(1967)
... Dr. Knockitoff
1964-1967
The Fugitive
(TV Series)
Tom Crailer / Dr. Willis / Eller - Interviewer
Tom Crailer / Dr. Willis / Eller - Interviewer
- Concrete Evidence
(1967)
... Tom Crailer
- Wings of an Angel
(1965)
... Dr. Willis
- Man in a Chariot
(1964)
... Eller - Interviewer
1966-1967
The Danny Kaye Show
(TV Series)
Marco
Marco
- Episode #4.17
(1967)
... Marco
- Episode #4.14
(1966)
... Marco
- Episode #3.26
(1966)
... Marco
1965-1966
The Long, Hot Summer
(TV Series)
Bowman Chamberlain
Bowman Chamberlain
- Face of Fear
(1966)
... Bowman Chamberlain
- The Desperate Innocent
(1965)
... Bowman Chamberlain
- The Twisted Image: Part 1
(1965)
... Bowman Chamberlain
- A Stranger to the House
(1965)
... Bowman Chamberlain
- A Time for Living
(1965)
... Bowman Chamberlain
1965
The Farmer's Daughter
(TV Series)
Mr. Claiborne / Hal Miles
Mr. Claiborne / Hal Miles
- Forever Is a Cast Iron Mess
(1965)
... Mr. Claiborne
- The Oscar Hummingbird Story
(1965)
... Hal Miles
1962-1965
The Virginian
(TV Series)
Lacey / John Marshall Harrison / John Anderson / ...
Lacey / John Marshall Harrison / John Anderson / ...
- Day of the Scorpion
(1965)
... Lacey
- Farewell to Honesty
(1965)
... John Marshall Harrison
- All Nice and Legal
(1964)
... John Anderson
- The Brazos Kid
(1964)
... Adam Pendleton
- No Tears for Savannah
(1963)
... Prosecutor Black
1964-1965
The Jack Benny Program
(TV Series)
Director / Mr. Hunter, First IRS Man / DMV Clerk - Corrects Exam
Director / Mr. Hunter, First IRS Man / DMV Clerk - Corrects Exam
- Jack's Navy Buddy Returns
(1965)
... Director
- Jack Finds a Double
(1965)
... Director
- Jack Joins Acrobats
(1965)
... Director
- The Income Tax Show
(1964)
... Mr. Hunter, First IRS Man
- Jack Renews Driver's License
(1964)
... DMV Clerk - Corrects Exam (as Hal Gould)
1962-1965
Hazel
(TV Series)
Judge Winston / Mr. Wheeler / TV Announcer / ...
Judge Winston / Mr. Wheeler / TV Announcer / ...
- George's Man Friday
(1965)
... Judge Winston
- Never Trouble Trouble
(1964)
... Mr. Wheeler
- Campaign Manager
(1964)
... TV Announcer
- Hazel's Cousin
(1962)
... Mr. Prior
1961-1965
Dr. Kildare
(TV Series)
Earl McCloskey / Dr. Peter Duey / Frank the Cop
Earl McCloskey / Dr. Peter Duey / Frank the Cop
- Please Let My Baby Live
(1965)
... Earl McCloskey
- The Dark Side of the Mirror
(1963)
... Dr. Peter Duey
- The Lonely Ones
(1961)
... Frank the Cop (uncredited)
1964
Channing
(TV Series)
Martin Clyde
Martin Clyde
- Wave Goodbye to Our Fair-Haired Boy
(1964)
... Martin Clyde
1964
Mr. Novak
(TV Series)
Joe Garson
Joe Garson
- The Private Life of Douglas Morgan Jr.
(1964)
... Joe Garson (as Hal Gould)
1963
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
District Attorney
District Attorney
- How to Get Rid of Your Wife
(1963)
... District Attorney
1962-1963
The Eleventh Hour
(TV Series)
Judge / Eric Stanger / Paul Brauner
Judge / Eric Stanger / Paul Brauner
- The Bride Wore Pink
(1963)
... Judge
- Cry a Little for Mary Too
(1962)
... Eric Stanger
- Ann Costigan: A Duel on a Field of White
(1962)
... Paul Brauner
1963
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
General Larrabee
General Larrabee
- Probe 7, Over and Out
(1963)
... General Larrabee
1962-1963
Route 66
(TV Series)
Doctor / Edward Crane
Doctor / Edward Crane
- The Stone Guest
(1963)
... Doctor
- Go Read the River
(1962)
... Edward Crane
1963
The Lieutenant
(TV Series)
Lt. Col. Raleigh Wade
Lt. Col. Raleigh Wade
- A Touching of Hands
(1963)
... Lt. Col. Raleigh Wade (as Hal Gould)
- A Very Private Affair
(1963)
... Lt. Col. Raleigh Wade
- The Two Star Giant
(1963)
... Lt. Col. Raleigh Wade
1961-1963
Dennis the Menace
(TV Series)
Mr. Sparks / Tramp
Mr. Sparks / Tramp
- The Three F's
(1963)
... Mr. Sparks
- Haunted House
(1961)
... Tramp
1963
The Untouchables
(TV Series)
Arnold Javits
Arnold Javits
- Globe of Death
(1963)
... Arnold Javits (uncredited)
1961-1962
The Gertrude Berg Show
(TV Series)
Professor Metcalfe / Dr. Otis
Professor Metcalfe / Dr. Otis
- The Bird
(1962)
... Professor Metcalfe
- Mrs. G. Meets Dr. Hennesey
(1961)
... Dr. Otis (as Harold V. GOuld)
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Stage: Appeared (as "Morrie") in the 12-city national tour of Mitch Albom's play "Tuesdays with Morrie". Cities played: Miami, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Appleton, Wisconsin; Baltimore, Maryland; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Indianapolis, Indiana; Washington, DC; Chicago, Illinois; Nashville, Tennessee; ... See more »Alternate Names:
Harold V. GOuld | Hal GouldHeight:
5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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On the TV series Love, American Style (1969), Gould originated the role of "Howard Cunningham" in the episode, Love, American Style: Love and the Happy Days/Love and the Newscasters (1972), in 1972. He was asked by the producers of Happy Days (1974) to appear in the show's pilot episode, but declined because he had a previous commitment to appear in a play abroad. The dad's role was given to Tom ... See more »Star Sign:
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