Eddie Foy III

Eddie Foy III (February 10, 1935 – November 3, 2018) was an American casting director and actor. He was director of casting for ABC and vice president of casting for NBC.

Eddie Foy III
Born(1935-02-10)February 10, 1935
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 3, 2018(2018-11-03) (aged 83)
Denison, Iowa, U.S.
Other namesEddie Foy
OccupationCasting director
Actor
Years active1955–1998
Spouse(s)
Jan Standley
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(
m. 1995; died 2018)
Parent(s)Eddie Foy Jr.
Anna Marie McKenney
RelativesEddie Foy Sr. (grandfather)
Bryan Foy (uncle)

Foy completed his career as a longstanding independent casting director and talent executive for The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. For his contributions to the advancement of television casting, he was honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Early years

Born in New York City, Foy was the son of Eddie Foy Jr. and Anna Marie McKenny Foy. He was the grandson of Eddie Foy Sr.[1] He attended Riverdale Country School.[2]

Foy debuted on stage at age 10 in a revival of The Red Mill on Broadway.[3]

Career

In the latter half of the 1960s, Foy was one of two people who traveled around the United States for Screen Gems production company to audition prospects in small repertory theatre groups and at colleges.[4]

Personal life

On September 16, 1995, Foy married Jan Standley in Sherman Oaks, California.[5]

Foy died in Denison, Iowa after falling.[6][7][8]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1955Women's PrisonWarden's TrusteeUncredited
1956Battle StationsTom Short
1957Outlaw's SonTod Wentworth
1958Run Silent, Run DeepLarto
1958When Hell Broke LooseBrooklyn
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References
  1. "Eddie Foy, III". Emmys. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  2. Adams, Marjory (April 25, 1948). "Eddie Foy Jr. Proves to Be Worthy Son of Famous Father". The Boston Globe. Massachusetts, Boston. p. 26 – A. Retrieved November 13, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "In Their Parents' Footsteps". Star Tribune. Minnesota, Minneapolis. January 20, 1946. p. 58. Retrieved November 13, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Crosby, Joan (June 14, 1967). "Screen Gems Beats the Bushes". El Dorado Daily News. Arkansas, El Dorado. Newspaper Enterprise Association. p. 10. Retrieved November 13, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Development director for Hillview to wed". Chino Champion. California, Chino. August 31, 1995. p. 8. Retrieved November 13, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Eddie Foy III Dead: Casting Director for 'Gidget,' 'I Dream of Jeannie' Was 83". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  7. Greg Evans, Erik Pedersen. "Eddie Foy III Dies: Casting Director For ‘Happy Days’, ‘The Monkees’, Many Others". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  8. Rachel Yang. "Eddie Foy III Dead: ‘Happy Days’ Casting Director Dies at 83". Variety. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
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