Rod McCary

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Rod McCary
Born (1941-04-15) April 15, 1941 (age 81)
Alma mater University of Denver
OccupationCommercial, film and television actor
Years active1970–present

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

Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota. [1] [3] McCary attended at Cathedral High School and University of Denver. [4] He began his career in 1970, as appearing in the film The Christine Jorgensen Story , where he played the role of "Jess Warner". [1]

Later in his career, McCary 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. [5]

McCary had also starred in television programs including Harper Valley P.T.A. , playing the role of "Bobby Taylor", [4] Just Our Luck , playing the role of "Nelson Marriott" [6] and Shell Game , playing the role of "Bill Bower". [7] He also played tennis at the Plummer Park, from 1970. [8]

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