Ronnie Schell, the versatile actor recognized for his comedic work in “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” and “That Girl,” died Friday in Los Angeles of pure causes, his publicist confirmed to Selection. He was 94.
Identified for his work in movie, TV and on stage as a comic, the San Francisco native amassed over 140 credit over the course of his decades-spanning profession.
He’s maybe finest remembered for his run of ’60s exhibits, from starring in 92 episodes of “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” as Duke Slater to a few episodes of “That Girl” alongside Marlo Thomas. Throughout that point interval, he made appearances on “The Patty Duke Show” and “The Andy Griffith Show.” He co-starred with Goldie Hawn on “Good Morning World.”
Schell’s profession as a performer began after auditioning for San Francisco’s Purple Onion nightclub whereas he was nonetheless a senior at San Francisco State College. He additionally enlisted within the Air Pressure.
Past his on-screen work, which included roles in “Fatal Instinct,” “The Devil and Max Devlin” and “The Revenge of the Red Baron,” Schell was generally known as a voice performer for “Cat from Outer Space,” “Jetsons,” “Rover Dangerfield,” “Battle of the Planets” and “Goober and the Ghost Chasers.” Moreover, he was credited as a dialogue coach on 1984’s “All of Me,” directed by Carl Reiner.
His most up-to-date appearances included the TV exhibits “See Ya” and “Kaplan’s Korner.” He additionally starred within the musical comedy “Don’t Leave it All to Your Children!”
Schell is survived by his spouse Janet, sons Gregory and Christian and a granddaughter, Chiara.
