Renaissance Man
One of my earliest television memories involved watching The Munsters with my aunt and uncle (both way younger than my mom- her sister and brother- who were more like older siblings than aunts and uncles). Later, I was to discover that not only was Fred Gwynne (Herman Munster) a wonderful actor, but also an accomplished writer and artist. Gwynne, who died in 1995, graduated from Harvard University. He was a true renaissance man.
Check these out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C85kTwFEymo&feature=related
And if a t.v. character could capture the essence of my personality, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj4lelnXv70&feature=related
(check out a young Don Rickles in a cameo role as the dance instructor)
and finally, this classic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb67Kw3Zpn8&feature=related
Agreed. Super facial expressions. He made me laugh just moving his mouth. An unusual look and his voice…a deep baritone with a knack for delivery of his lines.
grandmasheri
May 14, 2008 at 4:09 am
I agree too. I love this guy. I admired his work. Talented all across the board…
suziann
May 15, 2008 at 12:50 am