Iggie Wolfington
Iggie Wolfington | |
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Studio City, California, US | |
Spouse | Lynn Wood (1972-2004) |
Awards | Life Achievement Award (1984) |
Ignatius "Iggie" Wolfington (October 14, 1919 – September 30, 2004) was an American actor. He was the youngest member of the prominent Wolfington family of Philadelphia, operators of a carriage business early in the 20th century and brother of the founder of Wolfington Body Company in Exton, Pennsylvania. He married Lynn Wood, an actress, in 1972.[1][2]
Early life
Wolfington was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended West Philadelphia Catholic High School,[3] then studied at the Bessie V. Hicks School of Drama.[1]
Wolfington served with distinction in the 102nd Infantry Division (United States) at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. He received a battlefield commission as a first lieutenant. He was awarded the Silver Star for his role in saving thirty men. He also received the Purple Heart for wounds he received in battle. At his death he was buried with full military honors, at Arlington National Cemetery.[1][2][4]
Career
A life member of
Wolfington worked in the earliest days of live television, then later became a familiar face on TV appearing in several popular programs including
Labor union officer
For many years, Wolfington was a council member of the
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1966 | Penelope | Store Owner | |
1973 | Hex |
Bandmaster | |
1974 | Herbie Rides Again | Lawyer - Second Team | |
1975 | The Strongest Man in the World | Mr. Becker | |
1977 | Telefon | Father Stuart Diller | |
1979 | 1941 | Meyer Mishkin | |
1988 | Daddy's Boys | Marriage Licensor |
Awards
Wolfington received the following awards:
- Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
- Philip Loeb Humanitarian Award
- Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Actors Equity Archive". Archived from the original on 2006-10-01. Retrieved 2006-08-22.
- ^ a b c d e f Iggy Wolfington, Veteran Actor, Dies at 84, The New York Times, October 11, 2004
- ^ "West Catholic Preparatory High School". westcatholic.org. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ "Burial detail: Wolfington, Ignatius J". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ISBN 0-02-542650-8.
- ISBN 9780822207870.
External links
- Ignatius Wolfington at IMDb
- Ignatius Wolfington at the Internet Broadway Database
- Obituary on the Actors Equity web site Archived 2006-10-01 at the Wayback Machine