Cliff Osmond

Actor and director in film and television

Cliff Osmond - Actor and director in film and television
Born

1937
88 years ago

Died

December 22nd, 2012
12 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter with a career spanning several decades. Featured in the television series 'M*A*S*H', portraying a variety of characters. Directed episodes of 'The Monkees' and worked on numerous stage productions. Also contributed to films such as 'Murder, She Wrote' and 'Beach Blanket Bingo'. Active in the entertainment industry until his passing.

Appeared in 'M*A*S*H'

Directed episodes of 'The Monkees'

Contributed to 'Murder, She Wrote'

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