Herb Voland

Herb Voland
Herb Voland
	Voland in 1966
Born	Herbert Maurice Voland; October 2, 1918; New Rochelle, New York, United States
Died	April 26, 1981 (aged 62); Riverside, California, United States
Other names	Herbert Voland
Occupation	Actor

Herbert Maurice Voland (October 2, 1918 – April 26, 1981) was an American actor, best known for his various roles on the sitcom Bewitched, as General Crandell Clayton on the sitcom M*A*S*H during seasons one and two, and the film Airplane! (1980).

Career

Voland was born in New Rochelle, New York and attended Columbia University. After graduating, he studied at the American Theatre Wing before beginning his professional acting career on the Broadway stage, where his credits include Farewell, Farewell Eugene (1960) and Someone Waiting (1955).^[1]^[2]

After World War II, he began appearing on television during the medium's Golden Age and was a regular on such series as Omnibus, The Philco Television Playhouse and Studio One.^[1]

Later, he became known for his prolific portrayal of characters on 1960s and 1970s television that were most commonly gruff executives, huff-and-puff military officers, or policemen, either in light sitcoms or crime dramas.

As a member of the cast of television programs, he played Neil Ogilvie on Arnie,^[3] Fred Hammond on Love on a Rooftop,^[3]^: 629 General Crandell Clayton on M*A*S*H,^[3]^: 663 Harry Masterson on Mr. Deeds Goes to Town,^[3]^: 700 and Dr. Butler on The Mothers-in-Law. He also played Osborne, a con artist, on Sanford and Son.^[3]^: 718

Personal life

Voland was the father of the television actor Mark Voland.^[4]

Death

Voland died of a stroke on April 26, 1981, in Riverside, California and his ashes were scattered at sea. He was survived by his wife, Jean (Carlton), a singer, sons Mark and John and three siblings.^[4]

Filmography

1952

The Hunter (TV series) – "Rendezvous in Prague" – Voralov

1957

Studio One in Hollywood (TV series) – "A Matter of Guilt" – Bauer

1960

The Robert Herridge Theater (TV series) – "The Lottery" – Mr. Adams
The Iceman Cometh (TV movie) – Moran
Play of the Week (TV series) – "The Iceman Cometh: Parts 1 & 2" – Moran

1961

Naked City (TV series) – "Sweet Prince of Delancey Street" – Charlie Bates
Route 66 (TV series) – "Incident on a Bridge" – Hodges
Great Ghost Tales (TV series) – "August Heat"

1962

Route 66 (TV series) – "Two on the House" – Bill Garrison

1964

The Defenders (TV series) – "Blacklist" – Lloyd Hickman
East Side/West Side (TV series) – "The Givers" – Gabe Connors
Mr. Broadway (TV series) – "Bad Little Rich Girl" – Walter Hart

1965

The Virginian (TV series) – "Farewell to Honesty" -Judge Charles Dodge
Perry Mason (TV series) – "The Case of the Duplicate Case" – Ernest Hill
Profiles in Courage (TV series) – George Mason Peckham
I Dream of Jeannie (TV series) – "Whatever Became of Baby Custer?" – Major Jamison
The Wackiest Ship in the Army (TV series) – "...and Tyler Too"
The F.B.I. (TV series) – "Pound of Flesh" – Charles Buford

1966

The Chase - Dental Delegate (uncredited)
Love on a Rooftop (TV series) 1966-1967 – 15 episodes – Fred Hammond
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV series) – "The Death Ship" – Carter
Scalplock (TV movie) – Buckeye Sullivan
Gidget (TV series) – "I Have This Friend Who" – Mel
The Iron Horse (TV series) – "Joy Unconfined" – Buckeye

1967

Judd for the Defense (TV series) – "The Deep End" – Judge Balfour
Mannix (TV series) – "Beyond the Shadow of a Dream" – Frank Terrano
The Second Hundred Years (TV series) – "The Abominable Iceman" – Mr. L
Bewitched (TV series) (1967–1972) – 6 episodes – Judge, Mr. Ferber, E.J. Haskell, Mr. Traynor, Mr. Hascomb

1968

He & She (TV series) – "Goodman, Spare That Tree" – Goodman
The Mothers-In-Law (TV series) 3 episodes (1968–1969) – Dr. Butler
Hallmark Hall of Fame (TV series) – "Elizabeth the Queen" – Captain Armin
Don't Just Stand There! – Moffat
The Shakiest Gun in the West – Dr. Friedlander
With Six You Get Eggroll – Harry Scott
Bonanza (TV series) – "Different Pines, Same Wind" – Jason Milburn
Petticoat Junction (TV series) – "Birthplace of a Future President" – Mr. Andrews
The Good Guys (TV series) – "Episode #1.2" – Peckinpaw

1969

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (TV series) – "Strictly Relative" – Ralph Muir
The Outsider (TV series) – "Handle with Care" – Hollis
The Love God? – Atty. Gen. Frederick Snow
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (TV series) – Henry Masterson
In Name Only (TV movie) – Sergeant Mulligan

1970

Green Acres (TV series) – "Bundle of Joy" – Judd Carling
Love, American Style (TV series) Mr. Dunlap & Phil
The Name of the Game (TV series) – "The Other Kind of Spy" – Harvy
Get Smart (TV series) – "Do I Hear a Vaults?" – C. Barton Neff
Arnie (TV series) (1970–1972) – 15 Episodes – Neil Ogilvie

1972

M*A*S*H (TV series) (1972–1973) – 7 episodes – Gen. Crandell Clayton
Another Nice Mess – Spiro Agnew
The Paul Lynde Show (TV series) – 2 episodes – T.J. McNish

1973

Sanford and Son (TV series) – "Pot Luck" – Mr. Osborne
McCloud (TV series) – "Butch Cassidy Rides Again" – Mr. Winston

1974

Happy Days (TV series) – "Guess Who's Coming to Visit" – Police Sergeant
Death Sentence (TV movie) Lowell Hayes
Emergency! (TV series) – "Surprise" – Harry
The Manhandlers – Pruitt

1975

Doc (TV series) – "Dog vs. Doc" – Judge
All in the Family (TV series) – "Birth of the Baby: Part 1" – Ed Bradley

1976

Harry O (TV series) – "Forbidden City" – Sgt. Grady
The New Adventures of Wonder Woman (TV series) – "Wonder Woman vs. Gargantua" – Dr. Osmond

1977

American Raspberry – Admiral Taft
The Death of Richie (TV movie) – Morris Polk
Starsky and Hutch (TV series) – "The Psychic" – Joe Haymes
Tail Gunner Joe (TV movie) – Sen. Raymond Baldwin
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV series) – Chief Collig
The San Pedro Beach Bums (TV series) – "A Bum Thanksgiving" – Covington
The Jeffersons (TV series) – "The Costume Party" – Mr. Fletcher
C.P.O. Sharkey (TV series) – "Natalie's Ultimatum" – Clerk

1978

The Love Boat (TV series) – 3 episodes – Herb Lawrence, Sheila's Father
Big Wednesday – minor role

1979

The North Avenue Irregulars – Dr. Fulton
Trapper John, M.D. (TV series) – Barton

1980

Airplane! – Air Controller Macias
Below the Belt
The Formula – Geologist #3
Getting Wasted – Principal McLaughlin

1981

The Munsters' Revenge (TV movie) – Police Chief Harry Boyle
Flo (TV series) – "The Daynce" (final appearance)

References

^ ^a ^b Porter, Danny C. (May 4, 1981). "Actor Showed Different Faces on Stage, TV". Los Angeles Times. p. A15. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
^ "("Herbert Voland" search results)". Playbill Vault. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Terrace, Vincent (January 10, 2014). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-7864-8641-0.
^ ^a ^b "Herb Voland, 63, TV and Stage Actor". The Daily Item. Port Chester, New York. April 29, 1981. p. A18. Retrieved June 29, 2022.

External links

Herb Voland at IMDb
Herb Voland at the Internet Broadway Database
Herb Voland at the Internet Off-Broadway Database

[lat-1] Porter, Danny C. (May 4, 1981). "Actor Showed Different Faces on Stage, TV". Los Angeles Times. p. A15. Retrieved June 29, 2022.

[2] "("Herbert Voland" search results)". Playbill Vault. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.

[etvs-3] Terrace, Vincent (January 10, 2014). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-7864-8641-0.

[item-4] "Herb Voland, 63, TV and Stage Actor". The Daily Item. Port Chester, New York. April 29, 1981. p. A18. Retrieved June 29, 2022.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]