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WHO IS GARY BURGHOFF? GARY BURGHOFF BIOGRAPHY AND Lifestyle

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

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

GARY BURGHOFF AGE

Gary is 77 years old as of 2020, he was born on May 24, 1943 in Bristol, Connecticut, the United States . He celebrates his birthday date on May 24 every year and his birth sign is Gemini. Gary turns 78 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 lbs) . He also appears to be quite tall in his photos.

GARY BURGHOFF WIFE

Gary married his first ex-wife, Janet Gayle in 1971 and they were blessed with a 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 for unknown reasons. Since then, Gary has remained silent about his love life.

GARY BURGHOFF KIDS

The famous actor is blessed with two sons, Jordan and Miles Burghoff. He is also the father of a daughter named Gena Gale Burghoff. Our efforts to obtain more information about her children have been in vain as this information is not publicly available. Nevertheless, we will update you once we have more information about his children.

DEATH OF GARY BURGHOFF

Gary is still alive and well. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether he is healthy or not. Nevertheless, we are keeping an eye out and will update you once we have more information on his wealth.

GARY BURGHOFF DISTORTED HAND IN MASH

Gary was best known for portraying the role of Radar in a famous movie called MASH. The film is about a television reincarnation character who has a deformed left hand. But sources have confirmed that in real life, Gary has a deformed left hand. Therefore, Gary didn’t let the deformity on his hand slow down his potential in his acting career. The cause of his deformed left hand is Poland syndrome.

GARY BURGHOFF DRUMMER

Gary studied tap dancing 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 the Williams Bay Belfry Players experience.

He then received his acting training at HB Studio in New York. Gary even reprized his role in the Korean War a few times back then. He later managed to showcase his acting skills in other films as well.

GARY BURGHOFF POLAND SYNDROME

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

GARY BURGHOFF MATCH MATCH

Match Game is a 1973 fame show featuring two contestants who compete in a space-filling contest. The winner must match six correct answers from six celebrity guests. Gary hosted the show in 1975 before it was canceled in 1982.

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NET WORTH OF GARY BURGHOFF

Gary has an estimated net worth of $6 million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His main source of income is his career as a drummer and actor. Thanks to his various sources of income, Gary has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest life.

GARY BURGHOFF METRICS AND FACTS

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

Photo by Gary Burghoff

GARY BURGHOFF BIO AND Lifestyle

  • Full Names: Gary Rich Burghoff
  • Popular as: Gary
  • Gender: Male
  • Profession / profession: actor
  • Nationality: American
  • Race/Ethnicity: Not Available
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

GARY BURGHOFF’S BIRTHDAY

  • Age / How old?: 77 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Gemini
  • Date of birth: May 24, 1943
  • Place of birth: Bristol, Connecticut
  • Birthday date: May 24

GARY BURGHOFF BODY MEASUREMENTS

  • Body measurements: Not available
  • Height / what height?: 5 feet and 6 inches (1.68 m)
  • Weight: 65 kg (143.3 lbs)
  • Eye color: brown
  • Hair color: gray
  • Size: Not available

GARY BURGHOFF FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIP

  • Father Dad): Rodney Burghoff
  • Mother: Ann Burghoff
  • Siblings (Siblings): Not Known
  • Civil status: Divorced
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Elizabeth Bostrom (1991–2005) and Janet Gayle (1971–1979)
  • Dating/Girlfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children: Son (Miles & Jordan Burghoff) Daughter (Gena Gale Burghoff)

GARY BURGHOFF NET WORTH AND SALARY

  • Net worth: $6 million
  • Salary: Under consideration
  • Source of income: actor

FILMS BY GARY BURGHOFF

  • 1970 MASH Cpl.
  • 1971 BS I Love You Ted
  • 1975 Clergyman Twigs
  • 1979 The Man in the Santa Claus Costume
  • 1980 Bill Taylor Casino
  • 1991 Arnie Doubles
  • 1992 Little Killing
  • 1995 Behind the waterfall
  • 2010 Daniel’s Lot

TV SERIES BY GARY BURGHOFF

  • 1967 NET Playhouse
  • 1969 The Good Guys
  • 1970 The Name of the Game
  • 1972–79 M*A*S*H Cpl.
  • 1973 Love, American Style
  • 1974–75 Insight Milo/Mombo
  • 1974–75 game
  • 1976 Ellery Queen
  • 1977 The Love Boat
  • 1978 Fantasy Island
  • 1978 The New Adventures of Wonder Woman
  • 1979 $ weeper $
  • 1980 Fantasy Island
  • 1981 The Love Boat
  • 1981 Tales of the Unexpected Harry Flock
  • 1984 After MASH
  • 1984 W*A*L*T*E*R
  • 1995 Burke’s Law

CAREER

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

Later, he was able to make his film debut in MASH. He was also the only actor to continue as a series regular. 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 later chosen as a spokesperson for BP gasoline television and IBM computers in the 1980s. In addition, Gary is also a delf-taught animal painter who is also qualified to handle injured wild animals in the State of California. In 2010, Gary came out of his long retirement break from the film industry and starred in a movie called Daniel’s Lot.

GARY BURGHOFF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO IS GARY BURGHOFF?

Gary Burghoff is a veteran actor who rose to fame for portraying Charlie Brown in a 1967 Off-Broadway musical titled You are a Good Man. He also had a role in Charles Nelson Reilly’s hit show 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 1.68m.

IS GARY BURGHOFF MARRIED?

No, but Burghoff married 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 a net worth of around $6 million. This amount comes from his prominent roles in the entertainment industry.

WHERE DOES GARY BURGHOFF LIVE?

For security reasons, Gary did not share his specific location. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and pictures 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 was a cast member of a 2010 movie titled Daniel’s Lot.

GARY BURGHOFF SOCIAL MEDIA CONTACTS

  • Instagram : to be updated
  • Twitter
  • Facebook : to be updated
  • Youtube : to be updated
  • TIC Tac : to be updated
  • Website : to be updated

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