'Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.' Actor Was 94
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ronnie Schell, the versatile actor known for his comedic roles in "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." and "That Girl," died at age 94 in Los Angeles of natural causes.
- Over his decades-long career, Schell amassed more than 140 credits in film, TV, and stage, with notable appearances in 1960s shows including "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," "That Girl," "The Patty Duke Show," and "The Andy Griffith Show."
- He began his performing career after auditioning at San Francisco’s Purple Onion nightclub and served in the Air Force before achieving fame.
- Schell also worked as a voice actor in projects like "Cat from Outer Space," "Jetsons," and "Battle of the Planets," and contributed as a dialogue coach on the film "All of Me."
- He is survived by his wife Janet, two sons, Gregory and Christian, and a granddaughter, Chiara.