Roy Stuart (July 17, 1927 – December 25, 2005) was an American character actor. He is best known for playing Corporal Charles "Chuck" Boyle on television's Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. during seasons two, three, and four from 1965 to 1968.

Roy Stuart
Born(1927-07-17)July 17, 1927
DiedDecember 25, 2005(2005-12-25) (aged 78)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor
Years active1963–1993

Biography and career

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Born in The Bronx, New York, Stuart launched his career performing in nightclubs and theatre. His stage credits include the Broadway musicals Beg, Borrow or Steal (1960) and Cafe Crown (1964).

Stuart's TV guest appearances include Mister Ed, Bewitched, The Mothers-In-Law, Room 222, The Governor & J.J.; Love, American Style; Marcus Welby, M.D.; The Carol Burnett Show, Santa Barbara, Hotel, Gidget, Hazel, One Day at a Time, Sanford and Son, CHiPs, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, The Golden Girls, General Hospital, Laverne & Shirley and Mama's Family. He also appeared in numerous television commercials.

A long-standing member of Theatre West, Stuart also performed in local Theatre Forty productions of Absurd Person Singular and The Sunshine Boys.

Roy Stuart died at age 78 of cancer at the Motion Picture Hospital, Woodland Hills, California.[1] He is survived by his companion, Claude Hubert.[2] He is interred in Eden Memorial Park Cemetery, Mission Hills.

Partial filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1969 The Love God? Joe Merkel
1969 Three's a Crowd Buzzy Grant
1975 Linda Lovelace for President Veep Candidate
1985 Prime Risk Mr. Fox
1993 Eye of the Stranger Leonard (final film role)

References

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  1. ^ "Roy Stuart, 78; Veteran Character Actor Known for Role in 'Gomer Pyle' - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. 31 December 2005.
  2. ^ "Whatever became of Roy Stuart [Archive] - Sitcoms Online Message Boards - Forums".
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