Arch Whiting
Harold Joseph Archambault (September 29, 1936 – May 7, 2007) was an American television actor. He was known for playing the role of "Sparks" in the American science fiction television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.[1]
Arch Whiting | |
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| Born | Harold Joseph Archambault[1] September 29, 1936 Larchmont, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 2007 (aged 70) |
| Occupation | Television actor |
| Years active | 1950s–1976 |
Life and career
Whiting was born in Larchmont, New York.[1] He began his career in the 1950s, where Whiting worked as a production assistant on the variety television program The Ed Sullivan Show.[1] Whiting studied acting with Sanford Meisner.[1] In 1959, he appeared in the television series Paradise Kid, in which Whiting said that, "it was a flop".[2] He continued his career, mainly appearing on television, as his credits includes, The Fugitive, Mannix, Land of the Giants,[3] The F.B.I., Star Trek: The Original Series, Joe Forrester, Cannon, Garrison's Gorillas, Run for Your Life, Barnaby Jones and The Bold Ones: The Lawyers.[1]
Later in his career, Whiting co-starred in the science fiction television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, where he played the role of the radio engineer "Sparks".[4] He was hired by creator, Irwin Allen.[4] Whiting then co-starred in the new NBC television series Run, Joe, Run, where he played the role of "Sgt. William Corey".[1][5]
Death
Whiting died in May 2007 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, at the age of 70.[1]
References
- Lentz, Harris (May 20, 2008). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2007. McFarland. p. 404. ISBN 9780786434817 – via Google Books.
- "Arch Whiting Visits Hartford". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. September 22, 1974. p. 287. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Whiting Gets Role". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. April 24, 1968. p. 79. Retrieved February 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Training For Role Was Costly Chore". Sunday News. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. October 2, 1966. p. 103. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Man's 'Best Friend' Shares Top Spot in Kid's Series". The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, California. July 14, 1974. p. 156. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.