Gene Reynolds
Gene Reynolds | |
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Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
Died | February 3, 2020 Burbank, California, U.S. | (aged 96)
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) |
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Years active | 1934–1999 |
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Children | 1 |
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Eugene Reynolds Blumenthal (April 4, 1923 – February 3, 2020) was an American screenwriter, director, producer, and actor. He was one of the developers and producers of the TV series M*A*S*H.
Early life
Reynolds was born on April 4, 1923, to Frank Eugene Blumenthal, a businessman and entrepreneur, and Maude Evelyn (Schwab) Blumenthal, a model, in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] Reynolds initially was raised in Detroit,[2] before the family relocated to Los Angeles in 1934.[3]
Reynolds served in the
Career
Acting
Reynolds made his screen debut in the 1934
As a child actor, Reynolds often played the young version of the film's star character. He did this for Ricardo Cortez in 1937's The Californian, Tyrone Power in In Old Chicago (1938), James Stewart in 1938's Of Human Hearts and Don Ameche in Sins of Man (1936).[1]
Directing and writing
Following his return to acting after serving in World War II, Reynolds became frustrated with not being able to land leading roles and the general progress of his career, and turned to directing, shooting episodes of shows such as Leave It to Beaver, The Andy Griffith Show, and My Three Sons.[1]
In 1957, Reynolds joined forces with
Reynolds' additional directing credits include multiple episodes of Father of the Bride, The Farmer's Daughter, F Troop, Hogan's Heroes, and Many Happy Returns.[5] He was the Executive Producer for Room 222, a breakthrough comedy-drama on the ABC network which was about an African American school teacher, and which dealt with subjects such as drugs, prejudice and dropping out of school. The series ran for over 100 episodes, some of which Reynolds directed. ABC released Reynolds from the show when it thought making the show funnier would result in higher ratings.[1]
As a writer, director, and producer, Reynolds was involved with two highly successful
Reynolds was nominated for twenty-four
Reynolds was elected President of the Directors Guild of America in 1993, a position he held until 1997.[4]
Personal life
Reynolds was married to actress-turned-author Bonnie Jones, who appeared in five episodes of M*A*S*H as Lt. Barbara Bannerman, from 1972 until 1975, when the couple divorced. He and his second wife, actress Ann Sweeny, who also appeared on M*A*S*H as Nurse Carrie Donovan in the episode "Hanky Panky", married in 1979 and have one son.[8]
Reynolds died at the age of 96 of heart failure on February 3, 2020, at
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1934 | Babes in Toyland | Boy | Uncredited |
1935 | Transient Lady | Young boy | Uncredited |
The Calling of Dan Matthews | Tommy's friend | Uncredited | |
1936 | Too Many Parents | Cadet | Uncredited |
Sins of Man | Karl Freyman as a boy | ||
Thank You, Jeeves! | Bobby Smith | ||
1937 | Captains Courageous | Boy in print shop | Uncredited |
The Californian | Ramon as a child | ||
Madame X | Raymond Fleuriot (age 12–14) | Uncredited | |
Heidi | Minor Role | Uncredited | |
Thunder Trail | Richard Ames (age 14) | Uncredited | |
1938 | In Old Chicago | Dion O'Leary as a boy | |
Of Human Hearts | Jason Wilkins as a child | ||
Love Finds Andy Hardy | Jimmy McMahon | ||
The Crowd Roars | Tommy McCoy as a boy | ||
Boys Town | Tony Ponessa | ||
1939 | The Spirit of Culver | Carruthers | |
The Flying Irishman | Clyde 'Douglas' Corrigan | ||
They Shall Have Music | Frankie | ||
Bad Little Angel | Tommy Wilks | ||
1940 | The Blue Bird | Studious boy | |
Edison, the Man | Jimmy Price | ||
The Mortal Storm | Rudi Roth | ||
Gallant Sons | Johnny Davis | ||
Santa Fe Trail | Jason Brown | ||
1941 | Andy Hardy's Private Secretary | Jimmy McMahon | |
The Penalty | Roosty | ||
Adventure in Washington | Marty Driscoll | ||
1942 | Junior G-Men of the Air | Eddie Holden | |
The Tuttles of Tahiti | Ru | ||
Eagle Squadron | The kid | ||
1948 | Jungle Patrol | Lt. Marion Minor | |
1949 | The Big Cat
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Wid Hawks | |
Slattery's Hurricane | Control tower operator | Uncredited | |
1953 | 99 River Street | Chuck | |
1954 | Prisoner of War | Capt. Richard Collingswood | Uncredited |
Down Three Dark Streets | Vince Angelino | ||
The Country Girl | Larry | ||
The Bridges at Toko-Ri | C.I.C. officer | ||
1955 | The McConnell Story | B-17 pilot | Uncredited |
1956 | Diane | Montecuculli | |
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit | Soldier | Uncredited |
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References
Notes
- ^ a b c d e Genzlinger, Neil (February 5, 2020). "Gene Reynolds, an Architect of 'M*A*S*H,' Is Dead at 96". The New York Times. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ "Archive of American Television Interview with Gene Reynolds, Chapter 1". Archive of American Television. August 22, 2000. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
- ^ a b "Two Veterans of Show Business Reunited on 'Hennesey" Series". Jefferson City Post Tribune. March 4, 1960. p. 13. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Haefner, Laura. "Gene Reynolds, Co-Creator of 'MASH,' Dies at 96". Variety. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Gene Reynolds - Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ "Gene Reynolds - Awards & Nominations". Emmys. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Pedersen, Erik. "Gene Reynolds Dies: 'M*A*S*H' Co-Creator, TV Director-Producer & Ex-DGA President Was 96". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Koseluk, Chris. "Gene Reynolds, Creative Architect Behind 'M*A*S*H' and 'Lou Grant,' Dies at 96". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ Daniel, David (February 5, 2020). "'M*A*S*H' co-creator and longtime television producer Gene Reynolds has died". CNN. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
Bibliography
- Goldrup, Tom and Jim (2002). Growing Up on the Set: Interviews with 39 Former Child Actors of Film and Television. McFarland & Co. pp. 242–250. ISBN 1476613702.
- Holmstrom, John (1996). The Moving Picture Boy: An International Encyclopaedia from 1895 to 1995. Norwich: Michael Russell, p. 116.