David Doyle
Biography
David Fitzgerald Doyle was an American actor born on December 1, 1929, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and he passed away on February 26, 1997, at the age of 67. Also known as David Fitz, Doyle had 98 known acting credits. He is best remembered for his television role as detective John Bosley on the series Charlie's Angels, appearing in all 110 episodes from 1976 to 1981 alongside original cast member Jaclyn Smith and an all-girl cast. In addition to his live-action television work, he lent his distinctive raspy voice to the character Grandpa Lou Pickles on the Nickelodeon animated television series Rugrats.
Career overview
David Fitzgerald Doyle was an American actor born on December 1, 1929, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was known for acting with 98 known credits listed on his filmography. Throughout his career in television and film, he was recognized for his acting work across numerous productions.
He is best remembered for his role as detective John Bosley on the television series Charlie's Angels. He appeared in all 110 episodes of the series from 1976 to 1981, starring alongside original cast member Jaclyn Smith and an all-girl cast. In addition to his live-action television work, he lent his distinctive raspy voice to the character Grandpa Lou Pickles on the Nickelodeon animated television series Rugrats.
David Doyle passed away on February 26, 1997, at the age of 67. He was also known by the alternative name David Fitz during his life and career in the entertainment industry.
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102 titles- Hustle (2004) as Mechanic
- Angels Forever (2000) as Self (archive)
- Sunset Beach (1997)
- A Rugrats Vacation (1997) as Grandpa Lou Pickles / Old Man (voice)
- Road Rovers (1996) as Professor Hubert (voice)
- The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) as Pepe (voice)
- A Rugrats Chanukah (1996) as Grandpa Lou Pickles (voice)
- Beethoven (1994) as Blind Shep (voice)
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Mike
- Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993) as Grandpa(uncredited)
- Goof Troop (1992) as Traffic Cop (voice)
- Rugrats (1991) as Lou Pickles (voice)
- Rugrats (1991) In Memory Of
- Darkwing Duck (1991)
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)
- TaleSpin (1990) as Sheriff Gomer Cleghorn (voice)
- Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again (1990) as Mr. Weatherbee
- Love or Money (1990) as Arthur Reed
- He's Asking For Me (1990) as Second Youth
- Ghost Writer (1989) as Herb Baxter
- Salome's Last Dance (1988) as A. Nubin
- Maybe Baby (1988) as Pete
- Out of This World (1987) as Star Dog (voice)
- Sweet Surrender (1987)
- Casualty (1986) as Darren
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Brad Lockwood
- The Bill (1984)
- The Invisible Woman (1983) as Neil Gilmore
- Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home (1983) as Herman Ohme
- The Blue and the Gray (1982) as Phineas Wade
- Terror Among Us (1981) as Steve
- Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980) as Guard
- John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body (1980) as Self / Mr. Thornberry
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Black Market Baby (1979) as Joseph Carmino
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Ernie Miller
- The Comeback (1978) as Webster Jones
- My Boys Are Good Boys (1978) as Klinger
- Wild and Wooly (1978) as Teddy Roosevelt
- The Love Boat (1977) as Alvin McNair
- The Love Boat (1977) as Repairer # 1
- The Love Boat (1977) as Cliff
- The Love Boat (1977) as Arthur Boggs
- The Love Boat (1977) as Jack Bronson
- Weekend Special (1977)
- Capricorn One (1977) as Walter Loughlin
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as John Bosley
- Charlie's Angels (1976) Director
- Vigilante Force (1976) as Homer Arno
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as John Bosley
- Crackle of Death (1976) as Mr. Cardinale
- Barney Miller (1975) as Emil Ditka
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Donald Becker
- The First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant (1975) as Dr. Atkinson
- Petrocelli (1974) as Cas Turner
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) as Cardinale
- Ginger in the Morning (1974) as Fred
- The Stranger Within (1974) as Bob
- Kojak (1973) as Sgt. Harry Sumar
- Police Story (1973)
- Adam's Rib (1973) as Dubray
- Ozzie's Girls (1973)
- Incident on a Dark Street (1973) as Luke Burgess
- Miracle on 34th Street (1973) as Mr. Macy
- Money to Burn (1973) as Warden Caulfield
- Blood Sport (1973) as Mr. Schmidt
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- Banacek (1972) as Elliot
- Bridget Loves Bernie (1972) as Walter Fitzgerald
- The Marshal of Madrid (1972) as Dr. Geis
- Of Thee I Sing (1972) as Francis X. Gilhooley
- Parades (1972) as Captain Jinks
- All in the Family (1971) as Jim Sanders
- The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971) as Ted Atwater
- A New Leaf (1971) as Mel
- Funny Face (1971)
- Lady Liberty (1971) as O'Henry (uncredited)
- Who Killed Mary Whats'ername? (1971) as Roger Boulting
- The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) as James Moran
- Making It (1971) as Mr. Fanning
- Loving (1970) as Will
- Love, American Style (1969) as Murray Keller
- The April Fools (1969) as Orlow P. Walters
- Some Kind of a Nut (1969) as Larry - Bank Teller
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Warden McPherson
- Coogan's Bluff (1968) as Pushie
- No Way to Treat a Lady (1968) as Lieutenant Dawson
- Paper Lion (1968) as Oscar
- The Love Song of Barney Kempinski (1968) as Crying Man
- The Tiger Makes Out (1967) as Housing Clerk
- That Girl (1966)
- The Trials of O'Brien (1965) as Murray
- Mr. Broadway (1964)
- The Patty Duke Show (1963)
- Act One (1963) as Oliver Fisher
- Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) as TV Executive Holland (uncredited)
- Startime (1959) as The Tailor
- Happy Anniversary (1959) as Hotel Desk Clerk
- Naked City (1958) as Dan Moore
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Burton Fairbanks
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Dave
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Doyle best known for?
David Doyle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Naked Island (1960), Sunset Beach (1997), Road Rovers (1996), (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 (2004).
When and where was David Doyle born?
David Doyle was born on December 1, 1929 in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. They passed away on February 26, 1997.
How many credits does David Doyle have?
David Doyle has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2004.
What is David Doyle's background in cinema and television?
David Fitzgerald Doyle was an American actor born on December 1, 1929, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and he passed away on February 26, 1997, at the age of 67. Also known as David Fitz, Doyle had 98 known acting credits. He is best remembered for his television role as detective John Bosley on the series Charlie's Angels, appe...