which actor turned down archie bunker

Trivia (185) Carroll O’Connor was living in Italy when he was offered the role of Archie Bunker. He accepted the role only on the condition that the producers would pay for his flight back to Italy if the pilot was not picked up.

Who was first choice for Archie Bunker?

Mickey Rooney was creator Norman Lear’s first choice to play the show’s central character, Archie Bunker.

Why did Jean Stapleton leave the Archie Bunker show?

Fearing being typecast in “submissive” roles, Jean Stapleton had wished to leave her role as a regular character, although she was open to guest appearances (in interviews, Stapleton has stated the role of Edith had reached its potential).

Was Carroll O’Connor a liberal?

Carroll O’Connor was a bona fide liberal: a strong supporter of civil rights, opponent of the war in Vietnam and a proud champion of labor unions. But his character could be used to attract the more conservative blue-collar support that Lindsay needed.

Why did Archie Bunker wear his ring on the middle finger?

Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com) reported that O’Connor wore his wedding ring on the middle finger of his left hand. Bunker said in 1972 that he had his wedding ring sized to fit his middle finger for “balance.”

Which show had the most spinoffs?

Law & Order (1990 – Present)

Did the All in the Family cast get along?

How did the cast get along? We got along as beautifully as anyone could have ever hoped. There wasn’t any competition between us. We all revered one another because it was the perfect casting.

Why did Edith leave the show?

Why was Edith killed off of ‘All in the Family? By the time the final season of All in the Family debuted, Edith was seen less and less on screen. Stapleton feared being typecast in “submissive” roles, so she began guest starring instead of appearing as a series regular.

What was Edith Bunker’s illness?

Archie enlists Edith to help cook corned beef and cabbage for a St. Patrick’s Day festival at Archie’s Place. What Archie does not know is that Edith has come down with an acute case of phlebitis, and that she was told to stay off her feet.

How old was Archie Bunker when he died?

Actor Carol O’Connor, best known as television’s Archie Bunker, died from a heart attack at a hospital in California. He was 76. O’Connor’s role as Bunker, the working-class bigot in the 1970’s “All in the Family”, brought him critical and popular acclaim.

How old was Hugh O’Connor when he was adopted?

Hugh was born in Rome, Italy. When he was six days old, he was adopted by Carroll and his wife, Nancy (née Fields).

What nationality is Archie Bunker?

Archie’s own ethnicity is never explicitly stated, other than the fact that he is a White Anglo-Saxon Protestant (WASP). (Note: Archie’s character voice was created by a mix of accents Carroll O’Connor heard while studying acting in New York City.)

Who attended Carroll Oconnor funeral?

Among the nearly 1,000 people at his funeral were comedian Carl Reiner and his son, actor-director Rob Reiner, who played the liberal son-in-law famously dubbed “Meathead” by Archie Bunker, O’Connor’s character on the popular sitcom.

What happened to Carroll O Connor’s son?

Carroll O’Connor thought his life was over when his only son, Hugh O’Connor, committed suicide at 32 in 1995 after a long battle with drug addiction. “Nothing will give me any peace,” said the actor, best known for his iconic role as Archie Bunker on All in the Family.

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