Don Eitner
Don Eitner | |
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 Eitner (right) with John Doucette in Lock-Up, 1960 | |
| Born | Donald Blaise Eitner November 29, 1934 San Marino, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 2018 (aged 83) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola Marymount University |
| Occupations | Film and television actor |
Donald Blaise Eitner (November 29, 1934 – March 9, 2018) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing Corporal Dixon in the American western television series Mackenzie's Raiders.
Life and career
[edit | edit source]Eitner was born in San Marino, California,[1] the son of Adolph and Irma Eitner. He attended Loyola Marymount University, studying economics.[2] After completing his education, he served in the United States Air Force,[2] and worked as an artistic director.[3][4] He began his screen career in 1956, appearing in the syndicated anthology television series Science Fiction Theatre. In the same year, he appeared in the television programs The Man Called X and The West Point Story.[1]
Later in his career, in 1959, Eitner starred as Corporal Dixon in the syndicated western television series Mackenzie's Raiders, starring along with Richard Carlson. He guest-starred in numerous television programs including The Bob Hope Theater,[5] The Virginian, Star Trek: The Original Series, Bronco, Bat Masterson,[6] Death Valley Days, Tombstone Territory, 12 O’Clock High, Columbo and The Rockford Files, and played the recurring role of Dr. Richard Winfield in the ABC soap opera television series Dynasty. He also appeared in films such as Queen of Blood, The Mad Bomber, Kronos and This Rebel Breed.[7]
Eitner retired from acting in 1985, last appearing in the television film International Airport.[7]
Death
[edit | edit source]Eitner died on March 9, 2018, in Burbank, California, at the age of 83.[8]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Don Eitner at IMDb
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- Rotten Tomatoes profile
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