Pat Harrington - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 13, 1929 |
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| Died | January 06, 2016 (age 86) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Pat Harrington's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Playing Dwayne Schneider on the sitcom 'One Day at a Time' |
Intro
Pat Harrington Jr. was an American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Dwayne Schneider, the building superintendent, on the sitcom 'One Day at a Time' (1975–1984). He had a long television and stage career, also recognized for his voice work and for appearances on variety shows in the 1950s and 1960s.
Early Life & Background
Pat Harrington Jr. was born in New York City to vaudeville performer Pat Harrington Sr. He attended Fordham University, where he earned a master's degree, and served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War before beginning his career in show business.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Dwayne Schneider on 'One Day at a Time', winning an Emmy Award in 1984 and a Golden Globe in 1980 for the role.
- Performed as a regular on 'Steve Allen's Tonight Show' and made numerous appearances on variety and game shows.
- Provided the voice of The Inspector in the animated series of the same name.
Trivia
- His father, Pat Harrington Sr., was a noted vaudeville and stage actor.
- Harrington was recognized for his distinctive handlebar mustache and comedic timing.
- He was awarded both a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe for his work on 'One Day at a Time'.
FAQs
People also ask
Pat Harrington was born the 13 August 1929.
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 13th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: Held from August 6 to 31, 1929, and January 3 to 31, 1930, in The Hague, Netherlands, this conference focused on World War I reparations. It reviewed and adopted the Young Plan, aiming to resolve the reparations issue. The conference addressed British demands for better terms and a larger share of the payments, leading to compromises, mostly on Germany's side.
- Day of the week: August 13th, 1929 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
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