Lance LeGault (Colonel Decker) 1935-2012 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 09-11-2012, 06:56 PM

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Funeral arrangements were pending today for Lance LeGault, a veteran character actor whose 50-year Hollywood career included work as a stunt double for Elvis Presley and appearances in television programs such as “Magnum P.I.” and “The A-Team” and movies such as “Stripes” and “Coma.”

LeGault died Monday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his daughter, Mary. He was 75, according to his official website, www.lancelegault.com.

One of LeGault’s best-known roles was that of Col. Roderick Decker on the hit 1980s series “The A-Team,” his daughter said. The actor, a Chicago native who grew up in Chillicothe, Ill., also played a military officer, Col. Glass, in the 1981 comedy “Stripes,” which starred Bill Murray and John Candy she said.

LeGault had a recurring role in 1980 and 1981 on the series “Dynasty,” according to IMDB.

His early credits include stunt double for Presley in “Viva Las Vegas,” “Kissin’ Cousins” and “Roustabout,” his daughter said.

LeGault also did voice work in cartoons and in commercials, pitching products for such brands as Burger King, Dodge and 7-Up, Mary LeGault said.

His voice was also used for time as the narrator of the tour audiotape at Presely’s Graceland mansion.

Glen Larson, creator of the television series “Knight Rider,” said LeGault’s voice was “four octaves lower than God’s,” his daughter said.

LeGault is survived by his wife of 35 years, Teresa; daughters Mary and Teresa; and two sons, Marcus and Lance.

Retro4Life · 09-11-2012, 07:05 PM

I remember LeGault as one of TV's "go to" villains of the 1970's. Always very effective and menacing.

Mr. Television · 09-11-2012, 07:08 PM

R.I.P. Lance. Col. Decker was a great character. He and George Peppard played off each other very well.

jameslubbockfan · 09-17-2012, 12:30 PM

Lance LeGault, best remembered playing as General Roderick Decker from the A-Team in the earlier seasons, passed away on 9/11/12. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, CA.

Zoneboy · 09-17-2012, 12:46 PM

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...77#post4721577

jameslubbockfan · 09-17-2012, 12:52 PM

I didn't know there's a post about this already. Thanks for the heads up.

09-11-2012, 06:56 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	Lance LeGault (Colonel Decker) 1935-2012 Link Funeral arrangements were pending today for Lance LeGault, a veteran character actor whose 50-year Hollywood career included work as a stunt double for Elvis Presley and appearances in television programs such as “Magnum P.I.” and “The A-Team” and movies such as “Stripes” and “Coma.” LeGault died Monday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his daughter, Mary. He was 75, according to his official website, www.lancelegault.com. One of LeGault’s best-known roles was that of Col. Roderick Decker on the hit 1980s series “The A-Team,” his daughter said. The actor, a Chicago native who grew up in Chillicothe, Ill., also played a military officer, Col. Glass, in the 1981 comedy “Stripes,” which starred Bill Murray and John Candy she said. LeGault had a recurring role in 1980 and 1981 on the series “Dynasty,” according to IMDB. His early credits include stunt double for Presley in “Viva Las Vegas,” “Kissin’ Cousins” and “Roustabout,” his daughter said. LeGault also did voice work in cartoons and in commercials, pitching products for such brands as Burger King, Dodge and 7-Up, Mary LeGault said. His voice was also used for time as the narrator of the tour audiotape at Presely’s Graceland mansion. Glen Larson, creator of the television series “Knight Rider,” said LeGault’s voice was “four octaves lower than God’s,” his daughter said. LeGault is survived by his wife of 35 years, Teresa; daughters Mary and Teresa; and two sons, Marcus and Lance.
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09-11-2012, 07:05 PM	#2
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I remember LeGault as one of TV's "go to" villains of the 1970's. Always very effective and menacing.
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09-11-2012, 07:08 PM	#3
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	R.I.P. Lance. Col. Decker was a great character. He and George Peppard played off each other very well.
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09-17-2012, 12:30 PM	#4
jameslubbockfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 58	Lance LeGault, General Decker from the A-Team, dead Lance LeGault, best remembered playing as General Roderick Decker from the A-Team in the earlier seasons, passed away on 9/11/12. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, CA.

09-17-2012, 12:46 PM	#5
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	http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...77#post4721577

09-17-2012, 12:52 PM	#6
jameslubbockfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 58	I didn't know there's a post about this already. Thanks for the heads up.