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The “Dark Shadows” and “Twilight Zone” actor was 95 years old

The “Dark Shadows” and “Twilight Zone” actor was 95 years old

John Lascelle, a character actor known for his roles Dark shadows and The twilight zoneHe died. He was 95 years old.

Lascelles, of Los Angeles, died on October 4, according to the Daily Mail Family notice.

Lascelle appeared regularly on camp horror series in the 1960s Dark shadows. He played Dr. Peter Guthrie, a vampire hunter. Jonathan Freed played the vampire Barnabus Collins on the show, which over the course of four years developed a teen cult following.

Lascelle also played John Wilkes Booth in a 1961 episode of the television series The twilight zone. He also played roles in two episodes from 1961 Wagon trainand an episode of hazelnut In the same year. He appeared in a 1962 episode of the series Route 66a 1964 episode of FinAnd 1966 episodes of As the world turns and Perry Mason. In 1972 he appeared on television Mission: impossible The series, in addition to an episode of Night gallery and Manix. He also appeared in an episode of Dallas in 1984. His last screen credit, according to IMDB, was in 1985.

In 1960, Lascelle played a fire control officer in the Broadway production Roman candle.

John Whitten Lasell Jr. was born on November 6, 1928. He was married three times, including to Patricia Smith.

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