Paul Sorensen (Andy Bradley) Dies at 82 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 07-22-2008, 06:53 PM

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Character actor Paul Sorensen, who appeared in hundreds of TV shows and feature films, frequently playing a police officer, died July 17 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif. He was 82.

Sorensen had a recurring role on "Dallas" as Andy Bradley, a member of the oil cartel. Other recurring roles included "The Brady Bunch," "My Three Sons" and "Barnaby Jones." He appeared in features including "Escape to Witch Mountain" and "Hang 'em High."

After returning from serving in the Korean war, Sorensen got his start when an agent signed him after seeing him appear in a production of "Born Yesterday." His first TV role came shortly thereafter in 1954 in a series called "Stories of the Century."

He made his mark in TV Westerns including "Rin Tin Tin," "Cheyenne," "Wagon Train," "Have Gun Will Travel," "Gunsmoke," "Rifleman," "The Virginian," "Big Valley" and "High Chaparral."

Some of the other shows he appeared on from the 1950s to the 1980s include "Mary Tyler Moore," "The Rockford Files," "The Mod Squad" and "My Favorite Martian."

Born in Kenosha, Wisc., Sorensen moved to Hollywood in 1945 and attended the Pasadena Playhouse. He graduated in 1947 and was honored several years ago with the Playhouse's lifetime achievement award.

With 24 other Hollywood actors, he founded the Orchard Gables Repertory Theater group, which Time magazine called "an oasis in the heart of Hollywood."

Sorensen and his wife of 45 years, Jacqueline May, went on to run The Original Actors Workshop. After retiring from acting, Sorensen, his wife and their son Christian were all ordained as ministers.

He is survived by a sister, two sons and a grandson.

Mr. Television · 07-22-2008, 07:50 PM

How sad. He was a great character actor. It's too bad he didn't have as big of a role as Jordan and Marilee. R.I.P. Paul.

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 07:56 PM

Great actor. I agree, too bad his role wasn't bigger. He was memorable though.

Zoneboy · 07-22-2008, 08:03 PM

IMDb had him on the list of people that died in 2007 but I never could find a verifiable source so I didn't post it then.

Mr. Television · 07-22-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

IMDb had him on the list of people that died in 2007 but I never could find a verifiable source so I didn't post it then.

When did he die? What year? 2007 or 2008?

Zoneboy · 07-22-2008, 08:13 PM

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When did he die? What year? 2007 or 2008?

As far as I know, 2008. I checked IMDb again and his name was removed from the 2007 list.

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 08:54 PM

Did you find out through DEATH BEEPER?

Speaking of which, I can't get those email notifications anymore because of stupid AOL.

Zoneboy · 07-22-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Did you find out through DEATH BEEPER?

No, variety.com/obituaries

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-23-2008, 02:15 PM

Rest in peace

Mr. Television · 07-23-2008, 05:16 PM

A couple pictures of Paul. The first one is him and Don Starr as Jordan in 1986. That was his last appearance. The second is a picture of all 3 members of the Cartel.

07-22-2008, 06:53 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,381	Paul Sorensen (Andy Bradley) Dies at 82 Link Character actor Paul Sorensen, who appeared in hundreds of TV shows and feature films, frequently playing a police officer, died July 17 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif. He was 82. Sorensen had a recurring role on "Dallas" as Andy Bradley, a member of the oil cartel. Other recurring roles included "The Brady Bunch," "My Three Sons" and "Barnaby Jones." He appeared in features including "Escape to Witch Mountain" and "Hang 'em High." After returning from serving in the Korean war, Sorensen got his start when an agent signed him after seeing him appear in a production of "Born Yesterday." His first TV role came shortly thereafter in 1954 in a series called "Stories of the Century." He made his mark in TV Westerns including "Rin Tin Tin," "Cheyenne," "Wagon Train," "Have Gun Will Travel," "Gunsmoke," "Rifleman," "The Virginian," "Big Valley" and "High Chaparral." Some of the other shows he appeared on from the 1950s to the 1980s include "Mary Tyler Moore," "The Rockford Files," "The Mod Squad" and "My Favorite Martian." Born in Kenosha, Wisc., Sorensen moved to Hollywood in 1945 and attended the Pasadena Playhouse. He graduated in 1947 and was honored several years ago with the Playhouse's lifetime achievement award. With 24 other Hollywood actors, he founded the Orchard Gables Repertory Theater group, which Time magazine called "an oasis in the heart of Hollywood." Sorensen and his wife of 45 years, Jacqueline May, went on to run The Original Actors Workshop. After retiring from acting, Sorensen, his wife and their son Christian were all ordained as ministers. He is survived by a sister, two sons and a grandson.
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	How sad. He was a great character actor. It's too bad he didn't have as big of a role as Jordan and Marilee. R.I.P. Paul.
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Great actor. I agree, too bad his role wasn't bigger. He was memorable though.
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	A couple pictures of Paul. The first one is him and Don Starr as Jordan in 1986. That was his last appearance. The second is a picture of all 3 members of the Cartel. Attached Images

07-22-2008, 08:03 PM	#4
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,381	IMDb had him on the list of people that died in 2007 but I never could find a verifiable source so I didn't post it then.

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Did you find out through DEATH BEEPER? Speaking of which, I can't get those email notifications anymore because of stupid AOL.