David Doyle aka
John Bosely
David
Doyle grew up in Nebraska in a tight loving family. Doyle spent two
years at The University of Nebraska studying Latin. But in 1950 he
began attending New York's Neighborhood Playhouse where he begging
working on his acting career. His first big break was when he
replaced Walter Matthau on Brodaway show Will Success Spoil Rock
Hunter?. David moved on to work in numerous productions and
directing over 60 plays. In was not until David hit Hollywood when
he became a notable face. One of his first feature film breaks was
staring with Kris Kristofferson in Vigilante Force. David
moved onto working onto TV series, he played the Irish dad in Bridget
Loves Bernie and the star's boss in The New Dick Van Dyke
Show.
After Doyle's first wife Rachel died, he vowed never to marry again.
But he was swept of to sea with a actress named Anne Nathan when the
two worked on a revival of South Pacific. The happy couple
found that Anne was stricken with the hereditary eye disease, Retinitis
pigmentosa. David has one a daughter, Leah from his first
marriage.
It was in 1976, when David signed on to the role of Bosely for a
pilot film by Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg called Charlie's
Angels. Although his part was small on the pilot, after ABC
picked Angels up for the fall season, Aaron and Leonard combined the
lawyer and Bosely characters together and David Doyle became
Charlie's only male Angel. David stayed with the series throughout
its full run (1976-1981).
During the 80's Doyle worked on many pilot's for series and did many
stage and film productions. In the 90's, Doyle worked on the
successful children's series Rugrats as the voice of Grandpa
Pickles and the voice of Pepe of the major motion picture The
Adventures of Pinocchio. David Doyle died on February 26, 1997
of a heart attack.
We'll
miss you David!
David
Doyle, who is best remembered as the beloved John Bosley on
Charlie's Angels, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, February 26,
1997, at the age of 67. Doyle is survived by his wife, Anne Doyle,
and his daughter, Leah. Mr. Doyle's career consisted of over fifty
films, Broadway shows, many television series including Bridget
Loves Bernie, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, and most recently
Nickelodeon's Rugrats as the voice of Grandpa Pickles. Doyle also
had recent guest appearances on Aaron Spelling's Sunset Beach, ABC's
Lois and Clark and New Line Cinema's The Adventures of Pinocchio.
But how can one
forget the lovable "Bosley, John Bosley", who was the
cornerstone for the Angels throughout the series entire run
(1976-1981). "Charlie should be calling right...now!" or
his unforgettable wonderful warm laughter that rang throughout his
life and career. David Doyle will be greatly missed by his loved
ones, the Angels, and by millions of people around the world. We'll
Miss You David!!!
Thoughts from the Angels on David Doyle
"David was one
of the nicest people I ever worked with in my life. A man filled
with humor, love and sincerity. I will miss him." -Aaron
Spelling
"David Doyle
always brought a smile to my face and made me laugh. My heart goes
out to his family. My memories will always be treasured of a dear
sweet friend." -Jaclyn Smith
"David was a
wonderful human being and a joy to be around. He was a man who
worked tirelessly in the fight against Retinitis Pigmentosa. I love
the twinkle in his eye, the gravel in his voice, the joy in his
quick witted laughter. David will always have a place in my
heart." -Kate Jackson
"He was one of
the kindest, gentlest people on he planet. I will miss him
terribly." -Cheryl Ladd
Any cards of
remembrance should be sent to:
Anne Doyle
c/o Ginger Lawrence/House of Representatives
4000 South Beverly Drive, Suite#101
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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