English actor, theatre director, and playwright Francis Edward Paxton Whitehead was born on 17 October 1937 and passed away on 16 June 2023.
For his portrayal of Pellinore in the 1980 production of Camelot, he received Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations.
Paxton Whitehead top movies and TV shows
He played several Broadway roles. In addition to his numerous television guest appearances, he was well known for his film roles and for appearing in a number of popular US sitcoms from the 1990s, including Frasier, Caroline in the City, Ellen, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Drew Carey Show, Mad About You, and Friends.
Paxton Whitehead awards and nominations
Below are some awards he has bagged in his career.
- Nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his performance as Pellinore in the 1980 revival of Camelot.
- Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for his role in The Dresser (1983).
- Won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor for his role in The House of Eliott (1991).
Whitehead was a versatile actor who was equally adept at comedy and drama. He was a respected member of the British acting community and his death was a loss to the world of theatre and film.
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