John Bliss
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| Born | October 8, 1930 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 2008 (aged 77) Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Other name | Johnny Bliss |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1957–2007 |
John Bliss (October 8, 1930 – February 28, 2008) was an American actor known for playing the role of the 8th grade Social Studies teacher and former Principal Irving Pal on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He was also seen in the first episode of Out of Jimmy's Head. He fondly remembered George Clooney, and how George was so polite and called him "Mr. Bliss" and offered him food on the set of Intolerable Cruelty, in which they both appeared.
Bliss played Mr. Pickering in the TV series Andy Richter Controls the Universe.
He guest starred as a character called Emile in an episode of TV series Get Smart called Bronzefinger.
Bliss was born to acting parents in Peoria, Illinois, but moved from time to time (Florida, New York, Europe). When he was a child, acting on the stage with his parents, they rarely told others of their true profession of acting, because it was "looked down upon in those days."
In the 1950s, Bliss appeared on Studio One, Playhouse 90 and Kraft Theater
Bliss died on February 28, 2008, from complications of aortic aneurysm. He was 77.[1]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1957 | A Face in the Crowd | Barefoot Baritone | Uncredited |
| 1962 | The Miracle Worker | Admissions Officer | Uncredited |
| 1964 | Vengeance | Deputy Sam | |
| 1965 | Angel's Flight | Sergeant | |
| 1968 | Invitation to Ruin | Lt. Harris | |
| 1969 | The Scavengers | Captain Steve Harris | |
| 1971 | Chain Gang Women | Prison Guard | |
| 1972 | The Thing with Two Heads | Donald | |
| 1975 | The Invitation | Harris | |
| 1976 | Dixie Dynamite | Mortician | |
| 1986 | Mutilations | Oliver Matson | |
| 2003 | Intolerable Cruelty | Mr. MacKinnon | |
| 2004 | Imaginary Heroes | Murph | |
| 2005 | IOWA | Pastor Krause | |
| 2006 | Art School Confidential | Vince's Grandpa | |
| 2006–2007 | Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide | Irving Pal | |
| 2007 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Gramps | Final role |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Actor John Bliss dies at 77". Variety. 2008-03-07. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
External links
[edit]- John Bliss at IMDb
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