Gary Wayne Menteer (November 21, 1939 – January 18, 2016) was an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. With David W. Duclon, he was the creator of the short-lived American sitcom television series Boys Will Be Boys.
Gary Menteer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gary Wayne Menteer November 21, 1939 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 2016 (aged 76) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1957–2003 |
| Spouse | Joseph Cvar |
Career
In the 1960s to 1980s, Menteer appeared in television variety shows and films including Bye Bye Birdie, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, The Carol Burnett Show, Finian's Rainbow and Hello, Dolly!.[1]
Menteer was nominated for Primetime Emmy awards in 1985 and 1986 in the category Outstanding Children's Program for his work as producer on Punky Brewster.[2]
In 1987, Menteer created the new FOX sitcom television series Boys Will Be Boys with David W. Duclon.[3]
Death
Menteer died in January 2016 in Rancho Mirage, California, at the age of 76.[4][5][6]
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