David Ogden Stiers (October 31, 1942 - March 3, 2018) was an American actor, voice actor, and conductor. He appeared in numerous productions on Broadway, and originated the role of Feldman in The Magic Show, in which he appeared for four years between 1974 and 1978.
In 1977, he was cast as Major Charles Emerson Winchester, III, M.D., on the television series M*A*S*H, a role he portrayed until the series' conclusion in 1983, and which earned him two Emmy Award nominations. He appeared prominently in the 1980s in the role of District Attorney Michael Reston in several Perry Mason television films, and voiced a number of Disney characters during the 1990s and 2000s, most notably Cogsworth in 1991's Beauty and the Beast, Governor Ratcliffe and Wiggins in 1995's Pocahontas, Kamaji in 2001's Spirited Away, and Dr. Jumba Jookiba in 2002's Lilo & Stitch, its sequel films, and Lilo & Stitch: The Series. He appeared in television again on the supernatural drama series The Dead Zone as Reverend Gene Purdy, a role he portrayed from 2002 to 2007.
Stiers continued to contribute voice work for films and television productions in his later years, narrating M. Night Shyamalan's Lady in the Water (2006) and having a recurring role on the animated series Regular Show. Stiers spent his later years as a conductor of the Newport Symphony Orchestra.
Background[]
Personal life[]
Stiers came out as gay in 2009.
Death[]
Stiers died at his home in Newport, Oregon, on March 3, 2018, at the age of 75, from complications related to bladder cancer. His will made provisions for bequests to several arts organizations in his area, including the Newport Symphony, Newport Public Library, and the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, among others.
Filmography[]
Feature Film[]
| Year | Film | Position | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman | Voice Actor (Penguin) | DC Comics Warner Bros. Home Entertainment |
Television Series[]
| Year | Film | Position | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2004 | Static Shock | Voice actor (Dr. Odium - Episode: "Hoop Squad") | DC Comics Warner Bros. Animation |
| 2001-2004 | Justice League | Voice actor (Solovar - Episode: "The Brave and the Bold" Parts 1 & 2) | DC Comics Warner Bros. Animation |
| 2004-2006 | Justice League Unlimited | Voice actor (Solovar - Episode: "Dead Reckoning") | DC Comics Warner Bros. Animation |
| 2010-2017 | Regular Show | Voice Actor (Mr. Maellard) | Cartoon Network Studios |
