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William Christopher was credited as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. Born on October 20, 1932, William Christopher was from Evanston, Illinois, United States. Death is recorded on December 31, 2016, at the age of 84. Schooling on record includes New Trier High School and Wesleyan University.
My Take
For me, William Christopher will always be Father Mulcahy on M*A*S*H, the gentle conscience amid the chaos of war. It's easy to overlook a supporting role like that, but holding one tender, decent character for over a decade demands quiet mastery. An Evanston native and Wesleyan graduate, he brought real intelligence and comic timing to work that never begged for the spotlight. I have a soft spot for actors who lower the temperature of a scene rather than dominate it. He passed on the last day of 2016, and performers of his understated kind deserve to be remembered fondly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- William Christopher
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィリアム・クリストファー
- Reading
- うぃりあむ・くりすとふぁー
- Born
- October 20, 1932 – December 31, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- New Trier High School
- University
- Wesleyan University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20Christopher
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q429391
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 William Christopher born?
Born October 20, 1932.
When did William Christopher die?
Died December 31, 2016, aged 84.
Where was William Christopher from?
William Christopher was from Evanston, Illinois, United States.
What did William Christopher do?
William Christopher worked as stage actor, television actor, film actor, actor.
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