Lloyd Bochner

Lloyd Bochner was a Canadian-American actor who is best known for his roles in “The Twilight Zone,” “Dynasty,” and “Hong Kong.” He had a successful career spanning over fifty years, featuring in both film and television.

Personal and Family Life

Lloyd Wolfe Bochner was born on July 29, 1924, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was of Russian Jewish and Ukrainian Jewish heritage and came from a family involved in the arts. He married Ruth Roher in 1948, and they had three children together: Hart, Paul, and Johanna, both of whom pursued acting careers.

Career Highlights

Bochner’s acting career began at a young age, and he gained early experience in voiceover for radio dramas. After serving in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, he graduated from the University of Toronto and later moved to New York to further his craft. His breakout role was in the TV crime series “Hong Kong,” and he became well-known for his memorable appearance in the “Twilight Zone” episode “To Serve Man,” which is regarded as one of the best TV episodes of all time. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, he often played suave villains and authority figures across numerous television shows and movies.

Death and Legacy

Lloyd Bochner passed away on October 29, 2005, in Santa Monica, California, due to cancer at the age of 81. His impactful voice and versatile acting left a lasting impression on audiences, and he is remembered for his contributions to television and film. He won two Liberty Awards for best television actor and was a respected member of the artistic community in Canada.

Filmography