Donald Moffat, one of the important names of the British-American cinema and television world, was born on December 26, 1930 in Plymouth, England. Moffat, who was interested in acting at a young age, stepped into performing arts with the training he received at the Royal Theater and Acting Academy in London. Known for his contributions to cinema and television, he has established himself in both British and American productions throughout his career.
Moffat's unforgettable performances include the character of Garry in director John Carpenter's science fiction classic The Thing in 1982, and his portrayal of a politician in the movie Clear and Present Danger, which was released later that year. He once again proved his acting talent by playing the 36th president of the USA, Lyndon B.
Johnson, in the 1983 movie The Right Stuff. Widely known for these roles, Moffat took part in hundreds of projects throughout his long career.
Moffat, who said goodbye to his 87-year journey in Sleepy Hollow, New York, on December 20, 2018, passed away as a result of a stroke. The artist, who is also known by Turkish moviegoers, played important roles in many American TV series, especially in the 1980s and 1990s.
Some of the notable productions that Donald Moffat has appeared in during his long and productive career in cinema include Earthquake, Logan's Run, The Bourne Identity, Regarding Henry and Clear and Present Danger can be counted. He showed successful performances in both drama and thriller projects with various roles in these films.
Contributing to the world of television as well as his acting career, Moffat also gave a remarkable performance in the TV series The West Wing, which was broadcast in 2003.
Productions in which he took part
He took part in a total of 116 productions; 12 of the most well-known are listed.
- Columbo (1971) โ Sheldon Hays
- The West Wing (1999) โ Talmidge Cregg
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) โ Tim Carver
- Bonanza (1959) โ Judge MacIntyre
- Great Performances (1971) โ Charles Bisley
- Ironside (1967) โ Daniel Keyes
- Mannix (1967) โ Don McGrath
- L.A. Law (1986) โ Lawrence O'Neil
- Dallas (1978) โ Brooks Oliver
- Little House (1974) โ Nathaniel Mears
- Mission: Impossible (1966) โ Alex Pierson
- Hawaii Five-O (1969) โ Dr. David Forbes
Production and imprint information was taken from TMDB.
