Henderson Forsythe

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Henderson Forsythe (September 11, 1917 – April 17, 2006) was an American actor.

Born in Macon, Missouri, Henderson Forsythe was best known for his role as Dr. David Stewart #2 on the soap opera As the World Turns, a role he played for 32 years, and for his work on the New York stage.

In 1979, Forsythe won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor (Musical) for his work in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" which showcased his ability to sing and dance as well as act; he later reprised the role in London.

He also appeared onstage in dramas such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (by Edward Albee) and The Birthday Party (by Harold Pinter).

His television credits included a recurring role as Big Bud on the television series Eight is Enough, which he reprised for another television series (starring Scott Bakula) called Eisenhower and Lutz.

Other soap operas on which he appeared are "From These Roots" and "The Edge of Night."

He appeared in many movies, such as Silkwood and Chances Are.

He died of undisclosed causes at the age of 88, in Williamsburg Landing, Virginia.