Carroll O'Connor


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08/01/1924
Bronx, NY
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Auditioned for the role of the Skipper on Gilligan's Island and was considered for the part of Dr. Smith on Lost in Space.
Before finding fame as an actor, he served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II and also worked as a substitute teacher.
Co-starred with his son, Hugh O'Connor, in the TV series In the Heat of the Night. When Hugh committed suicide in 1995, drug abuse was considered a factor. His father was then inspired to becom