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John Bliss

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John Bliss
BornOctober 8, 1930
DiedFebruary 28, 2008(2008-02-28) (aged 77)
Other namesJohnny Bliss
Occupation(s)Actor, television actor, comedian
Years active1930s-2007

John Bliss (October 8, 1930 – February 28, 2008) was an American actor known for playing the role of the 8th grade Social Studies teacher and former Principal Irving Pal on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He was also seen in the first episode of Out of Jimmy's Head. He fondly remembered George Clooney, and how George was so polite and called him "Mr. Bliss" and offered him food on the set of Intolerable Cruelty, in which they both appeared.

Bliss played Mr. Pickering in the TV series Andy Richter Controls the Universe.

He guest starred as a character called Emile in an episode of TV series Get Smart called Bronzefinger.

Bliss was born to acting parents in Peoria, Illinois, but moved from time to time (Florida, New York, Europe). When he was a child, acting on the stage with his parents, they rarely told others of their true profession of acting, because it was "looked down upon in those days."

In the 1950s, Bliss appeared on Studio One, Playhouse 90 and Kraft Theater

Bliss died on February 28, 2008, from complications of aortic aneurysm. He was 77.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1957 A Face in the Crowd Barefoot Baritone Uncredited
1962 The Miracle Worker Admissions Officer Uncredited
1964 Vengeance Deputy Sam
1965 Angel's Flight Sergeant
1968 Invitation to Ruin Lt. Harris
1969 The Scavengers Captain Steve Harris
1971 Chain Gang Women Prison Guard
1972 The Thing with Two Heads Donald
1975 The Invitation Harris
1976 Dixie Dynamite Mortician
1986 Mutilations Oliver Matson
2003 Intolerable Cruelty Mr. MacKinnon
2004 Imaginary Heroes Murph
2005 IOWA Pastor Krause
2006 Art School Confidential Vince's Grandpa

References

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  1. ^ "Actor John Bliss dies at 77". Variety. 2008-03-07. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
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