Larry Linville, a celebrated American thespian, entered this world on September 29, 1939, and subsequently left an indelible imprint on the realm of entertainment prior to his untimely demises on April 10, 2000. His remarkable career, though cut tragically short, will forever be synonymous with his unforgettable embodiment of Major Frank Burns, a character that masterfully captured the essence of being simultaneously obnoxious, pious, self-important, and inept, all while showcasing a dash of his signature flair, in the cherished television series MASH.
Personal Details
BornSep 29, 1939 Ojai, California, USA
Spouse
Deborah Guydon
( Dec 31, 1969 to Apr 10, 2000 )Susan Hagan
( Oct 15, 1986 to Dec 31, 1969 )Melissa Gallant
( Apr 24, 1982 to Dec 31, 1969 )Vaughn Taylor
( Dec 25, 1977 to Apr 20, 1982 )Kate Geer
( Apr 25, 1962 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
- Harry Lavan Linville
- Fay Pauline Kennedy Linville
Biography
Career
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2002

'M*A*S*H': 30th Anniversary Reunion as Archive footage
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1999

Great Performances as Everett Baker
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1997

Pressure Point as Neil Kennedy
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1995

Fatal Pursuit as Shelby
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1994

A Million to Juan as Richard Dickerson
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1993
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1992

Body Waves as Himmel
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1991

Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever as Principal McGree
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A Different World as Sen. Hutchinson
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1989

C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud as Dr. Jewell
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1988

Earth Girls Are Easy as Dr. Bob
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Blue Movies as Dr. Gladding
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1985

School Spirit as President Grimshaw
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Airwolf as Clinton Maxwell
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1984

Murder, She Wrote as Kent Radford
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1983

Night Partners as Chief John Wilson
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1982

Herbie, the Love Bug as Randy Bigelow
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1981

The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite as Wesley Reins
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1979

CHiPs as Carlin
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1977

The Rockford Files as Dr. Eric Albach
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1975

Rickles as Maj. Frank Burns
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1974
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1972

The Night Stalker as Dr. Robert Makurji
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The Stepmother as Dick Hill
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M*A*S*H as Frank Burns
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1971

Kotch as Peter Stiel
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Bunny O'Hare as Max
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Vanished as Walters
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Adam-12 as Sgt. Hugh Brasher
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1970

Mission: Impossible as Colonel Leo Orlov
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1968
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1991