Gary Burghoff Bio, Wiki, Wife, Age, Death, Hand, Children, MASH and Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-08-09

Who is Gary Burghoff? Gary Burghoff Biography and Wiki

Gary Burghoff is a veteran actor who rose to fame for portraying Charlie Brown’s role in a 1967 Off-broadway musical titled You are a Good Man. He also played Corporal Walter Eugene in a film titled MASH. Gary then became a regular on a famous hit TV game show called Match Game. This was during the period of 1974-1975.

Gary was originally born and raised in Bristol Connecticut. However, he moved to Delavan, Wisconsin where he studied tap dance and also became a popular drummer. He then gained early acting experience with the Belfry Players of Williams Bay. Later, Gary was able to advance his acting skills at HB Studio in New York.

Gary Burghoff Age

Gary is 77  years old as of 2020, he was born on 24 May 1943 in Bristol, Connecticut, the United States. He celebrates his birthday on 24 May every year and his birth sign is Gemini. Gary turns 78 years old on May 24, 2021.

Gary Burghoff Height and Weight

The renowned actor stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 65 kg (143.3 lb). He also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos.

Gary Burghoff  Wife

Gary married his first ex-wife, Janet Gayle in 1971 and they were blessed with one child in 1975. However, the two finalized their divorce in 1979. In 1991, Gary decided to marry his second ex-wife Elizabeth Bostrom. Together they were blessed with two children but the two decided to finalize their divorce in 2005 due to unknown reasons. Since then, Gary has remained silent about his love life.

Gary Burghoff Children

The renowned actor is blessed with two sons, Jordan and Miles Burghoff. He is also the father of one daughter named Gena Gale Burghoff. Our efforts to get more information about his children came to no avail as such information is not publicly available. Nevertheless, we will update you once we get more information about his children.

Gary Burghoff Death

Gary is still alive and in good health. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether he is in good health or not. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and we will update you once we get more information about his wealth.

Gary Burghoff Deformed Hand in MASH

Gary was best known for portraying the role of  Radar in a famous movie titled MASH. The Movie is about a television re-incarnation character who has a deformed left hand. But sources have confirmed that in real life Gary had a deformed left hand. Therefore, Gary did not let the deformity on his hand slow his potential in his career as an actor. The cause of his deformed left hand is Poland Syndrome.

Gary Burghoff Drummer

Gary studied tap dance and also how to be the best drummer in Delavan, Wisconsin. Therefore, he became an expert despite having a congenital deformity. Thus, this propelled his quest to be an actor with experience from the Belfry Players of Williams Bay.

He then received his acting training at HB Studio in New York City. Gary even went on to reprise his Korean War role a couple of times back then. Later on, he managed to showcase his acting skills in other movies as well.

Gary Burghoff Poland Syndrome

Poland Syndrome is a condition that occurs when a child is born with an underdeveloped arm, shoulder or any other part of the body. Gary is one of the many children who was born with this type of condition on his left hand. His left hand has three fingers that are significantly smaller than those on his other right hand.

Gary Burghoff Match Game

Match Game is a 1973 fame show featuring two contestants who participate in a fill in the blank space contest. The winner has to match six correct answers of six celebrity guests. Gary hosted the show in 1975 before it was canceled in 1982.

Gary Burghoff Net Worth

Gary has an estimated net worth of $6 million as of 2020. This includes his Assets, Money and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a drummer and an actor. Through his various sources of income, Gary has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Gary Burghoff Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Gary.

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Career

Gary made his first acting debut in a 1967 Off-broadway play titled You are a Good Man. He then became a drummer in a popular band known as The Relatives in 1968. The band was able to play at the Sahara Hotel and Casino lounge for three months before he left in the 1970s. Gary then appeared in an episode of a hit series known as The New Adventures of Wonder Woman in 1978.

Later, he was able to make his first feature film debut in MASH. He was also the only actor to continue as a regular on the show as well. In 1974, he was able to appear as the main host of popular game shows such as Match Game, Liar’s Club, Hollywood Squares among others.

He was then chosen as the TVspokesman of BP gasoline and IBM computers in the 1980s. In addition, Gary is also a delf taught wildlife painter who also qualified to handle injured wildlife in the state of California. In 2010, Gary came out of his long retirement hiatus in the film industry and starred in a film titled Daniel’s Lot.

Frequently Asked Questions Gary Burghoff

Who is Gary Burghoff?

Gary Burghoff is a veteran actor who rose to fame for portraying Charlie Brown’s role in a 1967 Off-broadway musical titled You are a Good Man. He was also standing in for Charles Nelson Reilly’s Hit TV show called Match Game in 1974.

How old is Gary Burghoff?

He is an American national born on May 24, 1943, in Bristol, Connecticut.

How tall is Gary Burghoff?

Gary Stands at a height of 1.68 m tall.

Is Gary Burghoff Married?

No, But Burghoff got married to Janet Gayle. He even had a son with her but they eventually divorced. From there, he remarried and then divorced in 2005.

How much is Gary Burghoff’s worth?

Gray has an approximate net worth of $6 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Gary Burghoff live?

Because of security reasons, Gary has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Gary Burghoff dead or alive?

Reliable sources have revealed that Gary is still alive.

Where is Gary Burghoff Now?

Gary is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a cast member of a 2010 film titled Daniel’s Lot.

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