David Ogden Stiers (1942-2018) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Heidi Dawn · 03-03-2018, 08:24 PM

http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-no...ctor_dies.html

y Eder Campuzano

ecampuzano@oregonian.com

The Oregonian/OregonLive

David Ogden Stiers, the actor best known for playing Major Charles Emerson Winchester III in "M*A*S*H*" and Cogsworth in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" has died. He was 75.

Stiers died peacefully at his home in Newport. He had been battling bladder cancer, his agent, Mitchell Stubbs, told The Oregonian/OregonLive.

Stiers was born in Peoria, Illinois the son of Margaret and Kenneth Stiers. He moved to Eugene while he was in high school, where he graduated from North Eugene High. He attended the University of Oregon for a time but soon left for San Francisco to pursue acting.

His first television credits include "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Charlie's Angels" and "Kojak." His voice can be heard off-screen in George Lucas' first feature film, "THX-1138."

But it wasn't until 1977 that Stiers joined the cast of CBS' military sitcom, "M*A*S*H*," after the departure of Larry Linville — who played Frank Burns — and starred opposite Alan Alda and Mike Farrell. Stiers was nominated for two Emmy awards for his turn as Winchester, in 1981 and 1982.

He would earn another Emmy nod in 1984 for his role as William Milligan Sloane, founder of the U.S. Olympic Committee, in the NBC miniseries "The First Olympics: Athens in 1896."

Stiers also lent his voice to eight Disney animated features, most notably as Cogsworth in 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" and including "Pocahontas," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Lilo & Stitch."

Stiers was also a gifted musician. He was the resident conductor of the Newport Symphony and had guest conducted for more than 70 orchestras across the world.

He continued working both in front of the camera and behind the microphone until 2015, with credits in video games, cartoons and television shows. (He appeared in a 2011 episode of "Leverage.")

Still, his most notable roles aside from his turn on "M*A*S*H*" might well be tied to his work on Disney's animated features. Facebook and other social media searches for his characters consistently contain references to Jumba Jookiba from "Lilo & Stitch:"

"Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten."

Zoneboy · 03-03-2018, 08:44 PM

Thanks a lot.

Ryan Chamberlain · 03-03-2018, 11:07 PM

We are to the point where almost every year we have lost a MASH star since 2015.

Wayne Rogers died in December 2015. William Christopher in December 2016...on NYE when it was almost 2017 in some places of the world. And, now David in 2018.

Jeez. This is sad.

king of comedy · 03-04-2018, 10:01 AM

R.I.P. Dave

OH Nuts! · 03-04-2018, 10:16 AM

He was great as the pompous blue blood doctor. R.I.P. David!

Dude111 · 03-04-2018, 03:26 PM

Very sad....

Thank you David for your part on M*A*S*H

AB · 03-04-2018, 04:58 PM

Rest in peace.

JamesG · 03-04-2018, 07:34 PM

Alan Alda Remembers "M*A*S*H" Co-star David Ogden Stiers
by Lynette Rice
March 4, 2018

On Sunday, Alan Alda paid tribute to his former "M*A*S*H" co-star David Ogden Stiers, who died of cancer Saturday at the age of 75. Stiers played Maj. Charles Winchester on the CBS comedy from 1977-1983.

“David Ogden Stiers. I remember how you skateboarded to work every day down busy LA streets,” Alda wrote on Twitter. “How, once you glided into Stage 9, you were Winchester to your core. How gentle you were, how kind, except when devising the most vicious practical jokes. We love you, David. Goodbye.”

http://ew.com/tv/2018/03/04/alan-ald...n-stiers-mash/

Retro4Life · 03-04-2018, 07:53 PM

He really nailed the character of Charles. I liked Frank, too, but Charles had a lot more dimension and was really a stronger foil for Hawkeye and B.J., being just as smart as they were.

RIP Mr. Stiers, and thanks for the memories.

Ohio8 · 03-04-2018, 07:54 PM

king of comedy · 03-04-2018, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

He really nailed the character of Charles. I liked Frank, too, but Charles had a lot more dimension and was really a stronger foil for Hawkeye and B.J., being just as smart as they were.

RIP Mr. Stiers, and thanks for the memories.

Yes he did. I"ll take Charles over Frank. Charles was a stronger character while Frank was a cartoon.

Yong Fang · 03-04-2018, 10:09 PM

He was the youngest of all the doctors and the youngest actor on the series.

Ohio8 · 03-04-2018, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Yong Fang

He was the youngest of all the doctors and the youngest actor on the series.

He was the second youngest of the cast members (born on October 31, 1942).
Gary Burghoff, who was born on May 24, 1943 was the youngest of the main cast members.

Edison · 03-05-2018, 02:35 AM

Quite a character, quite an actor.

lakesgirl · 03-06-2018, 12:57 PM

RIP.

03-03-2018, 08:24 PM	#1
Heidi Dawn Muppets Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 01, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 883	David Ogden Stiers (1942-2018) http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-no...ctor_dies.html y Eder Campuzano ecampuzano@oregonian.com The Oregonian/OregonLive David Ogden Stiers, the actor best known for playing Major Charles Emerson Winchester III in "MASH" and Cogsworth in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" has died. He was 75. Stiers died peacefully at his home in Newport. He had been battling bladder cancer, his agent, Mitchell Stubbs, told The Oregonian/OregonLive. Stiers was born in Peoria, Illinois the son of Margaret and Kenneth Stiers. He moved to Eugene while he was in high school, where he graduated from North Eugene High. He attended the University of Oregon for a time but soon left for San Francisco to pursue acting. His first television credits include "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Charlie's Angels" and "Kojak." His voice can be heard off-screen in George Lucas' first feature film, "THX-1138." But it wasn't until 1977 that Stiers joined the cast of CBS' military sitcom, "MASH," after the departure of Larry Linville — who played Frank Burns — and starred opposite Alan Alda and Mike Farrell. Stiers was nominated for two Emmy awards for his turn as Winchester, in 1981 and 1982. He would earn another Emmy nod in 1984 for his role as William Milligan Sloane, founder of the U.S. Olympic Committee, in the NBC miniseries "The First Olympics: Athens in 1896." Stiers also lent his voice to eight Disney animated features, most notably as Cogsworth in 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" and including "Pocahontas," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Lilo & Stitch." Stiers was also a gifted musician. He was the resident conductor of the Newport Symphony and had guest conducted for more than 70 orchestras across the world. He continued working both in front of the camera and behind the microphone until 2015, with credits in video games, cartoons and television shows. (He appeared in a 2011 episode of "Leverage.") Still, his most notable roles aside from his turn on "MASH" might well be tied to his work on Disney's animated features. Facebook and other social media searches for his characters consistently contain references to Jumba Jookiba from "Lilo & Stitch:" "Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten."
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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	He really nailed the character of Charles. I liked Frank, too, but Charles had a lot more dimension and was really a stronger foil for Hawkeye and B.J., being just as smart as they were. RIP Mr. Stiers, and thanks for the memories.
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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: 34,419	Thanks a lot.

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king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	R.I.P. Dave

03-04-2018, 10:16 AM	#5
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	He was great as the pompous blue blood doctor. R.I.P. David!

03-04-2018, 03:26 PM	#6
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,509	Very sad.... Thank you David for your part on MAS*H

03-04-2018, 04:58 PM	#7
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Rest in peace.

03-04-2018, 07:34 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,161	*Alan Alda Remembers "MASH" Co-star David Ogden Stiers** by Lynette Rice March 4, 2018 On Sunday, Alan Alda paid tribute to his former "MASH" co-star David Ogden Stiers, who died of cancer Saturday at the age of 75. Stiers played Maj. Charles Winchester on the CBS comedy from 1977-1983. “David Ogden Stiers. I remember how you skateboarded to work every day down busy LA streets,” Alda wrote on Twitter. “How, once you glided into Stage 9, you were Winchester to your core. How gentle you were, how kind, except when devising the most vicious practical jokes. We love you, David. Goodbye.*” http://ew.com/tv/2018/03/04/alan-ald...n-stiers-mash/

03-04-2018, 10:09 PM	#12
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	He was the youngest of all the doctors and the youngest actor on the series.

03-05-2018, 02:35 AM	#14
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Quite a character, quite an actor.

03-06-2018, 12:57 PM	#15
lakesgirl Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 14, 2014 Posts: 2,116	RIP.