Richard Ronald Fancy (born August 2, 1943) is an American actor and comedian known for his long recurring role on ''

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's employer.

Early life

Fancy was born August 2, 1943, in

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, to salesman Raymond Chester Fancy and a radio performer mother. Fancy is named after his paternal grandmother, Magdelene Richard.

Career

Fancy appeared on the third and fourth seasons of ''

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'' as network boss Mr. Stravely. He also plays the priest in the 1991 film ''

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'' (1995) and ''Primal Force'' (1999). He played Sector Control in the ''

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'' episode "Please Press One." He had two memorable appearances in late 2005 on ''

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'', as a crooked Catholic priest; as mob financier Bernie Abrahms on '' General Hospital'' (2006–2012), (and also as his brother, Bennie, from 1997 to 2003); and as Capt. Satelk in the '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' episode "

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Personal life

Fancy is married to Joanna Fass, the daughter of screenwriters George and Gertrude Fass; they have two children.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1943 births American male film actors American male television actors Living people Male actors from Evanston, Illinois American male soap opera actors {{US-screen-actor-1940s-stub