King Moody was an American actor who is best known for Get Smart, Teenagers from Outer Space, and Quantum Leap. He was born on December 6, 1929, in New York City, New York, and passed away on February 7, 2001, in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
King Moody was married twice. His first marriage was to Rachel Rosenthal from December 19, 1960, until their divorce on December 31, 1979. He then married Jacqueline L Larson on February 14, 1981, but they separated on June 20, 1984.
Career
Throughout his acting career, King Moody is remembered for playing Ronald McDonald in the late 1960s and 1970s. He famously landed the role of Shtarker in the show Get Smart, thanks to his friend Bernie Kopell, after initially failing to audition for another role.
Death and Legacy
King Moody passed away on February 7, 2001, in Tarzana, California, although the details surrounding his death remain undisclosed. He left behind a legacy in film and television, particularly notable for his comedic roles and performances that entertained many audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Get Smart, Again! | 1989-02-26 | Shtarker |
| Teenagers from Outer Space | 1959-06-01 | Spacecraft Captain |
| The Glass Cage | 1964-02-06 | Tox Milner |
| Any Wednesday | 1966-10-13 | Milkman |
| Message to My Daughter | 1973-12-13 | Frank |
| Wedding Band | 1990-03-02 | Detective |
| Switched at Birth | 1991-04-28 | Dr. Zelf |
| Sweet November | 1968-02-08 | Digby |
| The Dark Backward | 1991-07-26 | Twinkee Doodle |
| The Strawberry Statement | 1970-08-28 | TV Newscaster |
| The Bob Newhart Show | 1972-09-16 | |
| CHiPs | 1977-09-15 | Capt. Burke |
| Combat! | 1962-10-02 | Andre |
| Mission: Impossible | 1966-09-17 | Det. Lt. Bruce Leonard |
| thirtysomething | 1987-09-29 | |
| Starsky & Hutch | 1975-09-10 | |
| Little House on the Prairie | 1974-09-11 | |
| Chico and the Man | 1974-09-13 | |
| Mannix | 1967-09-16 | |
| Get Smart | 1965-09-18 | |
| Sea Hunt | 1958-01-04 | |
| The High Chaparral | 1967-09-10 | Frank Gore |
| The Roaring 20’s | 1960-10-15 | |
| Mr. Terrific | 1967-01-09 | 2nd Hood |
| Quantum Leap | 1989-03-26 | Senator |
| He & She | 1967-09-06 | McLaughlin’s Voice |
| Night Court | 1984-01-04 | Mike Wilson Sr. |