Charles Lindsay Workman (March 6, 1924 – April 24, 2012) was a character and voice actor who had a career in film and television that started in the 1950s and continued until the early 1990s. He has over 100 credits, and was often credited as Lindsay Workman.
Background Workman was a prolific character actor, especially during the 1960s and 1970s as he acted in dozens of guest roles in television series'.Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) Official Emmy website - C. Lindsay Workman, Busy Character Actor of the 60s and 70s As a voice actor, he did roles for Garfield and Mercedes Benz.
He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While still a child, he got his introduction to radio. He attended Pomona College and Yale University and there he studied literature and acting. During the 1950s, he was a member of the Scripps College theater department faculty. A family man, he was married and was the father of two children. He had also been active member of the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters, something that meant a lot to him. He did community volunteering work for the Boy Scouts in the Los Angeles Area Council, and received awards for his service.Claremont Courier, May 21, 2012 - C. Lindsay Workman
Career One of his earliest roles was in the television series, Blondie, playing the part of Mr. Knapp in the episode "Howdy Neighbor" in 1957.Entora - Blondie1957, Season 1 » Episode 25, Howdy Neighbor Also that year, he appeared in the series Sergeant Preston of the Yukon.TV.com - C. Lindsay Workman, CREDITS He also appeared on the TV Western Gunsmoke.
In the late 1960s, he had a recurring role as Reverend Adams in Here Come the Brides.TV.com - Here Come the Brides Season 2 Episode 16, Debt of Honor (TV)ADAM 12-minister “ RAMPART division-S6:E2 During the 1970s, he had a recurring role in the series Julia as Otto Brockmeyer.Ultimate70s.com - 1970-1982 TV show guest appearances for C. Lindsay Workman:The Daily Reporter, Thursday, September 10, 1970 - Page 31
He had a part in the Paul Wendkos made-for-television film, The Five of Me which was released in 1981.CSFD.cz - Five of Me, The (TV film), Hrají:
His last credit appears to be as Dr. Roger Furney in "Episode #1.4813" of The Young and the Restless.IMDb - C. Lindsay Workman (1924–2012), Filmography
Death He died on April 24, 2012, in Claremont, California at the age of 88 following a short illness.Variety, May 21, 2012 - C. Lindsay Workman dies at 88
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1957 The Book of Acts Series Silas 1960 Spring Affair Wilbur Crane 1961 The Explosive Generation Science Teacher Uncredited1965 At the End of the Rainbow Prof. Antonio 1967 Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! Courtney Uncredited1973 Westworld Supervisor 1978 Buffalo Rider Narrator Voice1978 The One Man Jury Judge 1991 The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear Maitre'd
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External links
Ultimate70s.com: 1970-1982 TV show guest appearances for C. Lindsay Workman