Thomas Morgan Woodward (September 16, 1925 – February 22, 2019) was an American actor who is best known for his recurring role as Marvin "Punk" Anderson on the television soap opera ''

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'' and for his portrayal of Boss Godfrey, the sunglasses-wearing "man with no eyes", in the 1967 film ''

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''. On TV, he was a familiar guest star on cowboy shows. On the long-running

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'', he played 16 different characters in 19 episodes (including a pair of two-part stories), the most such appearances of any actor on the show. He also had a recurring role on ''

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''.

Early years

Woodward was born in

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, the third of five sons of Dr. Valin Woodward and his wife, Frances McKinley. He grew up in Arlington, Texas, graduating from high school in 1944. After serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, he enrolled at North Texas Agriculture College, where he was active in the theater. He graduated in 1948 with a bachelor's of business administration in finance. He attended law school at the

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. During that time, he hosted a local radio talk show and sang with a barbershop quartet and a dance band.

Military service

Woodward was a member of the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He flew his first plane at the age of 16 years. He returned to the military during the Korean War in the now-

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Acting career

Westerns

One of Woodward's longest television roles was in 42 episodes between 1958 and 1961 on the ABC television series ''

'' as the deputy/sidekick "Shotgun" Gibbs. Woodward made a dozen guest appearances on ''

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'' between 1958 and 1965, and many appearances in ''

'', '' Rawhide'', and ''

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''. In the 1966 episode "Hugh Glass Meets the Bear" of the syndicated

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, ''

Death Valley Days ''Death Valley Days'' is an American old-time radio and television anthology series featuring true accounts of the American Old West, particularly the Death Valley country of southeastern California. Created in 1930 by Ruth Woodman, the program ...

'', Woodward was cast as Thomas "Broken Hand" Fitzpatrick. John Alderson played

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, who after being mauled by a

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and abandoned by Fitzpatrick, crawled 200 miles to civilization. Victor French portrayed Louis Baptiste, with

Tris Coffin Tristram Chockley Coffin (August 13, 1909 – March 26, 1990) was a film and television actor from the latter 1930s through the 1970s, usually in westerns or other B-movie action- adventure productions. Early years Coffin's mother was act ...

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Andrew Henry.

''Star Trek''

Woodward guest-starred in two episodes of the original series of ''

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'' as two different characters. In the first-season episode, " Dagger of the Mind" (1966), Woodward plays Dr. Simon van Gelder, a deputy director of a facility for the criminally insane. Later, he was cast in "

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" in ''Star Trek''s second season, playing Captain Ron Tracey. Woodward called the role of Dr. Simon Van Gelder the most physically and emotionally exhausting acting job of his career.

''Dallas''

Woodward was a familiar face on the television drama series ''

'' from 1980–1989. His recurring role was Marvin "Punk" Anderson. As the series progressed, Woodward's role became that of a trusted advisor to the Ewing sons.

Recording

In 1963, Woodward recorded "Heartache City" backed with "An Encouraging Word" (CRC Charter 15).

Death

Woodward died on February 22, 2019 at his Hollywood Hills house in California.

Recognition

In 2009, Woodward was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the

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. In 1986, he was inducted into the Order of West Range of

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fraternity. In 1988, he received the Golden Lariat Award at the National Western Film Festival for his contributions to the Western genre. He won the

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given by the Hollywood Motion Picture and Television Fund.

Selected filmography

Woodward appeared in more than 250 television shows and films throughout his acting career.

Film appearances

* ''

The Great Locomotive Chase ''The Great Locomotive Chase'' is a 1956 American adventure western film produced by Walt Disney Productions, based on the Great Locomotive Chase that occurred in 1862 during the American Civil War. Filmed in CinemaScope and in color, the fi ...

'' (1956) - Alex * ''

Westward Ho, the Wagons! ''Westward Ho the Wagons!'' is a 1956 American Western film starring Fess Parker and Kathleen Crowley and produced by Walt Disney Productions. Based on Mary Jane Carr's novel ''Children of the Covered Wagon'', the film was produced by Bill Wal ...

'' (1956) - Obie Foster * '' Slaughter on Tenth Avenue'' (1957) - Tilly Moore (uncredited) * '' Gunsight Ridge'' (1957) - Tex - Lazy Heart Ranch Hand * '' Ride a Crooked Trail'' (1958) - Durgan (uncredited) * ''

The Gun Hawk ''The Gun Hawk'' is a 1963 American Western film directed by Edward Ludwig and starring Rory Calhoun, Rod Cameron, Ruta Lee and Rod Lauren. Plot Gunslinger Rory Calhoun dispenses his own brand of justice in this action-packed Western advent ...

'' (1963) - Deputy 'Mitch' Mitchell * ''The Devil's Bedroom'' (1964) * '' The Sword of Ali Baba'' (1965) - Captain of Guard * '' Gunpoint'' (1966) - Drago Leon * ''

'' (1967) - Boss Godfrey * ''

Firecreek ''Firecreek'' is a 1968 American Western film directed by Vincent McEveety and starring James Stewart and Henry Fonda in his second role as an antagonist that year alongside Sergio Leone's ''Once Upon a Time in the West''. The film is similar ...

'' (1968) - Willard * '' Death of a Gunfighter'' (1969) - Ivan Stanek * ''

The Wild Country ''The Wild Country'' is a 1970 American adventure western film directed by Robert Totten and starring Steve Forrest and Vera Miles. It was produced by Walt Disney Productions. The screenplay is based on the Ralph Moody book '' Little Britches''. ...

'' (1970) - Ab Cross * '' Yuma'' (1971, TV Movie) - Arch King * ''

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'' (1973) - Sgt. Raines * ''Running Wild'' (1973) - Crug Crider * '' The Midnight Man'' (1974) - Phillip Clayborne * ''Ride in a Pink Car'' (1974) - Jeff Richman * ''

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie ''The Killing of a Chinese Bookie'' is a 1976 American neo-noir crime film written and directed by John Cassavetes and starring Ben Gazzara. A rough and gritty film, this is the second of their three collaborations, following ''Husbands'' and pre ...

'' (1976) - The Boss * ''

A Small Town in Texas ''A Small Town in Texas'' is a 1976 action film directed by Jack Starrett and starring Bo Hopkins, Susan George, and Timothy Bottoms. It was filmed in Lockhart, Texas. Plot After serving a five-year prison sentence for marijuana possession, D ...

'' (1976) - C.J. Crane * '' Supervan'' (1977) - T.B. Trenton * ''

Moonshine County Express ''Moonshine County Express'' is a 1977 action film from New World Pictures. Producer Roger Corman always thought one of the reasons the film was so popular was because it did not put down Southern people.Ed. J. Philip di Franco, ''The Movie Worl ...

'' (1977) - Sweetwater * '' Walking Tall: Final Chapter'' (1977) - The Boss * ''

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'' (1977) - Capt. Hogan * ''

Which Way Is Up? ''Which Way is Up?'' is a 1977 American comedy film starring Richard Pryor and directed by Michael Schultz. It is a remake of the 1972 Italian comedy film ''The Seduction of Mimi''. Richard Pryor plays three roles: an orange picker who has two wo ...

'' (1977) - Mr. Mann * ''

Battle Beyond the Stars ''Battle Beyond the Stars'' is a 1980 American space opera film produced by Roger Corman, directed by Jimmy T. Murakami, and starring Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, George Peppard, John Saxon, Sybil Danning and Darlanne Fluegel. Intended as ...

'' (1980) - Cayman * ''

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'' (1985) - J.P. Sands * ''Dark Before Dawn'' (1988) - J.B. Watson * '' Gunsmoke: To the Last Man'' (1992, TV Movie) - Sheriff Abel Rose

TV appearances

Woodward made many other television guest appearances, including: * ''

'' (1957–1974, 19 episodes) - Abraham Wakefield / Bear Sanderson / Lamoor Underwood / Walt Clayton / Luke Dangerfield / Quentin Sargent / Josh Stryker / Luke Brazo / Grant Lyle / Harl Townsend / Zack Johnson / Beaumont / Earl Miller / Ben Rucker / Sholo / Deeks / Calhoun * ''

Tales of Wells Fargo ''Tales of Wells Fargo'' is an American Western television series starring Dale Robertson that ran from 1957 to 1962 on NBC. Produced by Revue Productions, the series aired in a half-hour format until its final season, when it expanded t ...

'' (1957-1961, 2 episodes) - Phil Slavin / Steve Taggart * '' The Restless Gun'' (1958-1959, 3 episodes) - J.B. Cauter / Jubal Carney / Ben Cotterman * ''

'' (1958–1965, 12 episodes) - Clyde / Zach Ryker / Jute Pardee / Pocky / Ciel / Second Killer / Barney / Walt Keene / Chief Spotted Horse / Jubal Ash / Jupe / Ben Lafferty * ''

'' (1958–1961, 80 episodes) - Shotgun Gibbs * ''

Bat Masterson Bartholemew William Barclay "Bat" Masterson (November 26, 1853 – October 25, 1921) was a U.S. Army scout, lawman, professional gambler, and journalist known for his exploits in the 19th and early 20th-century American Old West. He was born to ...

'' (1960) - as Kana in S2E35 “The Big Gamble” * ''

'' (1960–1971, 8 episodes) - Sheriff Clyde Morehouse / Jess Waddle / Will McNabb / Luke Catlin / Mike Gillis / McDermott / Deputy Sheriff Rick Conley / Sheriff Biggs * '' The Asphalt Jungle'' (1961, 1 episode) - Detective Kertz * ''

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'' (1962, 1 episode) - Carl Pedersen * ''

Daniel Boone (1964 TV series) ''Daniel Boone'' is an American action- adventure television series starring Fess Parker as Daniel Boone that aired from September 24, 1964, to May 7, 1970, on NBC for 165 episodes, and was produced by 20th Century Fox Television, Arcola En ...

'' (1965) - Tom Sutton - S1/E16 "The First Stone" * ''

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'' (1965) - Phillip Colville (1987-1988, 20 episodes) * ''

'' (1965) - Elisha Tully - S2/E14 "The Christmas Story" * ''

The Lucy Show ''The Lucy Show'' is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1962 to 1968. It was Lucille Ball's follow-up to '' I Love Lucy''. A significant change in cast and premise for the fourth season (1965–1966) divides the program into two distin ...

'' (1966, as a cowboy with

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) - Pierce * ''

'' (1966–1968, 2 episodes) - Captain Tracey / Dr. Simon van Gelder * ''

The High Chaparral ''The High Chaparral'' television series, which was broadcast on NBC from 1967 to 1971, is an American Western action adventure drama set in the 1870s. It stars Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell. The series was made by Xanadu Productions ...

'' (1970) - Billings * ''

Kung Fu (1972 TV series) ''Kung Fu'' is an American action-adventure martial arts Western drama television series starring David Carradine. The series follows the adventures of Kwai Chang Caine, a Shaolin monk who travels through the American Old West, armed only wi ...

'' (1973-1974, 2 episodes) - Col. Binns / The Hanged Man a.k.a The Adversary * ''

Planet of the Apes (TV Series) ''Planet of the Apes'' is a 1974 American science fiction television series that was broadcast on CBS. The series features Ron Harper, James Naughton, Roddy McDowall, Mark Lenard, and Booth Colman. It is based on the 1968 movie ''Planet of th ...

'' (1974) - Martin the blacksmith * ''

The Waltons ''The Waltons'' is an American historical drama television series about a family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II. It was created by Earl Hamner Jr., based on his 1961 book '' Spencer's Mountain'' and the 1963 fil ...

'' (1974–1978, 2 episodes) - Boone Walton * '' Logan's Run'' (1977–1978, 3 episodes as "Morgan") - Morgan * '' How the West Was Won'' (1978-1979, 4 episodes) - The Stranger / Henry Coe * ''

Fantasy Island ''Fantasy Island'' is an American fantasy drama television series created by Gene Levitt. It aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke and Hervé Villechaize as his assistant, Tatto ...

'' (1979-1982, 4 episodes) - Uncle Jack / Nick Hall / Tribal Elder / Marshall Victor Grennan * ''

The Dukes of Hazzard ''The Dukes of Hazzard'' is an American action comedy TV series that was aired on CBS from January 26, 1979 to February 8, 1985. The show aired for 147 episodes spanning seven seasons. It was consistently among the top-rated television serie ...

(1980–1984, 2 episodes) - 1: The season 2 episode "Mason Dixon's Girls", in which he played a drug lord named Dempsey, and 2: The seventh-season episode "Cool Hands Luke & Bo". where he spoofed his character of Boss Godfrey, as Colonel Cassius Claiborne. * ''

'' (1980–1987, 55 episodes) - Marvin "Punk" Anderson (oilman and best friend of Jock Ewing) * ''

Hill Street Blues ''Hill Street Blues'' is an American serial police procedural television series that aired on NBC in prime-time from January 15, 1981, to May 12, 1987, for 146 episodes. The show chronicles the lives of the staff of a single police station loca ...

'' (1982, 5 episodes) - John Renko * ''

The Fall Guy ''The Fall Guy'' is an American action/adventure television series produced for ABC and originally broadcast from November 4, 1981, to May 2, 1986. It starred Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, and Heather Thomas as Hollywood stunt performers who mo ...

'' (1982-1985, 2 episodes) - LV Vernon / Reuben * ''

The A-Team ''The A-Team'' is an American action-adventure television series that ran on NBC from January 1983 to March 1987 about former members of a fictitious United States Army Special Forces unit. The four members of the team were tried by court ma ...

'' (1983–1987, 2 episodes, as Bus Carter in the 2nd season 2 part episode "When You Comin' Back, Range Rider?" and as Captain Winnetka in the season 3 episode "Showdown") * ''

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(

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)'' (1995) - Old Harry Cokely * ''

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'' (1997) - Iron Lung Man (final appearance)

References

External links

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Official website
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