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Orson Bean, born on July 22, 1928 in Burlington, Vermont, United States, was an autobiographer, stage actor and film actor. Death is recorded on February 7, 2020, at the age of 91. Listed accolades include Theatre World Award (1954), Obie Award (1964) and Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award (1970). Orson Bean was listed at 183 cm. Credited works include How to Be Very, Very Popular.
My Take
Orson Bean is the kind of all-purpose entertainer I wish television still made room for. Born in Burlington, Vermont, he spent decades as a comedian, stage actor, film and TV performer, and was a familiar face on game shows like To Tell the Truth from the 1960s onward. His Theatre World and Obie awards remind me he had genuine theatrical chops underneath the witty panelist persona. I find his career admirable precisely because it was so durable and varied, anchored in Los Angeles small theater right to the end. He worked into his nineties, which to me reflects a real love of the craft rather than just fame.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Orson Bean
- Name (Japanese)
- オーソン・ビーン
- Reading
- おーそん・びーん
- Born
- July 22, 1928 – February 7, 2020
- Origin
- Burlington, Vermont, United States
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- autobiographer / stage actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1954 Theatre World Award
- 1964 Obie Award
- 1970 Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | How to Be Very, Very Popular |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orson%20Bean
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1120700
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Orson Bean born?
Born July 22, 1928.
When did Orson Bean die?
Died February 7, 2020, aged 91.
Where was Orson Bean from?
Orson Bean was from Burlington, Vermont, United States.
What did Orson Bean do?
Orson Bean worked as autobiographer, stage actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor.
How tall was Orson Bean?
Orson Bean was 183 cm.
What was Orson Bean known for?
Notable works include How to Be Very, Very Popular.
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