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Gary Burghoff

What is gary burghoff?

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Key facts

Birth name Gary Rich Burghoff[1]
Birth date May 24, 1943[1]
Birth place Bristol, Connecticut, USA[2]
Occupation actor[1]
Known for Charlie Brown in *You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown*[1]
Known for Radar O’Reilly in *M\(asterisk\)A\(asterisk\)S\(asterisk\)H*[1]

Gary Burghoff is an American actor known for his roles as Charlie Brown and Radar O'Reilly.

Context

Gary Burghoff is an American actor best known for originating Charlie Brown in the 1967 Off-Broadway musical *You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown* and for playing Corporal Walter Eugene “Radar” O’Reilly in the film *M\(asterisk\)A\(asterisk\)S\(asterisk\)H* and its TV series [1].

Documented claims

  • Gary Burghoff originated the Charlie Brown role in the 1967 Off-Broadway production of *You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown*. [1]
  • He played Walter Eugene “Radar” O’Reilly in both the film *M\(asterisk\)A\(asterisk\)S\(asterisk\)H* and its TV series. [1]
  • IMDb lists him as an actor and director. [2]

Questions and answers

Did Gary Burghoff originate the Charlie Brown role?

Yes, he originated the Charlie Brown role in the 1967 Off-Broadway production of *You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown* [1].

Did Gary Burghoff play Radar O’Reilly in the *M\(asterisk\)A\(asterisk\)S\(asterisk\)H* film and TV series?

Yes, he played Walter Eugene “Radar” O’Reilly in both the film and the TV series [1].

Is Gary Burghoff also credited as a director?

Yes, IMDb lists him as an actor and director [2].

Sources

  1. Gary Burghoff | American actor | Britannica — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Gary Burghoff - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People