Garry Walberg

Gerrit Christian Walberg Jr. (June 10, 1921 – March 27, 2012) was an American character actor primarily known for his work on television. He performed in numerous TV shows from the early 1950s, until the early 1990s, including Johnny Staccato, Perry Mason, Lassie, Peyton Place, Gunsmoke, The Fugitive, Star Trek, Columbo, The Tony Randall Show and The Rockford Files. He appeared in the first episode of The Twilight Zone, entitled "Where Is Everybody?".

Garry Walberg
Garry Walberg as Lt. Frank Monahan in Quincy, M.E.
Born
Gerrit Christian Walberg Jr

(1921-06-10)June 10, 1921
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 2012(2012-03-27) (aged 90)
Northridge, California, U.S
Years active1952–1993
Spouse(s)
Florence M Apostol
(
m. 1987⁠–⁠2012)

Patsy Collett
(
m. 1961⁠–⁠1969)
(divorced) (2 Children)
Betty (? – ?) (divorced)

The Buffalo, New York-born Walberg was probably best known for his role as LAPD Homicide Lt. Frank Monahan in Quincy, M.E. (1976–83), starring his good friend, Jack Klugman in the title role. Walberg had previously appeared alongside Klugman in The Odd Couple (1970–75) in the recurring role of Oscar's poker crony, Homer "Speed" Deegan. He reprised the role in the 1993 TV movie The Odd Couple: Together Again. This was his final acting appearance.

Personal life and death

Married and divorced twice, Walberg married his third wife, Florence M. Apostol, on September 12, 1987.

Walberg died from chronic pulmonary disease on March 27, 2012, aged 90, in Northridge, California.[1]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1959Gangster StoryAdolph
1961Rawhide "Incident at Dragoon Crossing"Cory Bates
1969Charro!Martin Tilford
1969The Maltese BippyHarold Fenster
1969Tell Them Willie Boy Is HereDr. Mills
1970They Call Me Mister Tibbs!Medical Examiner
1971The Andromeda StrainTechnicianUncredited
1971The OrganizationCapt. Stacy
1972The ManPierce
1972When the Legends DieSchool Superintendent
1976Revenge of the CheerleadersState Inspector
1976King KongArmy General
1976Two-Minute WarningGovernor Ogden
1977MacArthurGeneral Walker
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References
  1. PASSINGS: Murray Rose, Tippy Dye, Garry Walberg Los Angeles Times
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