Howard Hesseman

TV Actor

Birthday February 27, 1940

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Lebanon, OR

DEATH DATE Jan 29, 2022 (81)

#94460 Most Popular

About

Played the role of disc jockey Johnny Fever on TV's WKRP in Cincinnati and made several appearances on The Bob Newhart Show. He is also known for his roles in the hit shows The Andy Griffith Show and Sanford and Son. Throughout his career, he was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Before Fame

He was one of the original founders of the improvisational comedy group, The Committee.

Trivia

He was schoolteacher Charlie Moore on the series Head of the Class. He also appeared in episodes of That '70s ShowER, and Boston Legal.

Family Life

His parents divorced in 1945.

Associated With

He starred on the TV series, Head of the Class with Robin Givens.