Rod McCary

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Rod McCary
Born (1941-04-15) April 15, 1941 (age 83)
Alma mater University of Denver
Occupation(s)Commercial, film and television actor
Years active1970–present
SpouseEmily
Children1

Rod McCary (born April 15, 1941) [1] is an American commercial, [2] film and television actor.

McCary was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, [1] [3] and attended Cathedral High School. While sidelined from football with a broken collar-bone he decided to appear in a school production of Finian's Rainbow . After spending a year at the University of Denver he transferred to UCLA where he obtained a degree. He then worked as a elementary school teacher and started taking acting jobs. [4]

McCary starred in the television programs Harper Valley P.T.A. , playing the role of "Bobby Taylor", [4] Just Our Luck , playing the role of "Nelson Marriott" [5] and Shell Game , playing the role of "Bill Bower". [6]

McCary also guest-starred in numerous television programs including Three's Company , It's a Living , Highway to Heaven , Columbo , Fantasy Island , Murder, She Wrote , Mama's Family , Dear John , Parks and Recreation , Family Ties , Growing Pains , The Mod Squad , Alice and Hart to Hart . [1] He also starred and co-starred in films such as Herbie Rides Again , Night of the Demons 2 , Stewardess School , Down 'n Dirty , Terror Among Us , Cheaper to Keep Her and 976-Evil II . [1] In 1975, McCary left the soap opera television series General Hospital , with four other actors. [7]

McCary is married to Emily, with whom he has a son Cooper. [8]

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  8. https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/11605820/Timothy%20Sean-Bowers