Occupation Actor, producer Role Actor | Name Shea Farrell Years active 1982–present | |
Full Name Edward Leo Farrell III Spouse Kristena Farrell (m. 1991–1999), Ronda Pierson (m. 1982–1990) Parents Edward Leo, Jr., Mary Rose Drummey Movies and TV shows Hotel, The Law & Harry McGraw, Tycus, Same River Twice, While You Were Sleeping Similar People John Putch, Aaron Spelling, Jon Turteltaub, David S Ward, Nick Castle | ||
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Edward Leo "Shea" Farrell III is an American actor and producer best known for playing Mark Danning in Aaron Spelling's series, Hotel.
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Shea Farrell was born October 21, 1957 in Cornwall, New York, to Edward Leo, Jr. and Mary Rose (née Drummey) Farrell. He attended Portsmouth Abbey School in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He originally planned to be a professional football player.
Shea switched from acting to production work in 1997. He worked on The Practice, Ally McBeal, Boston Public and Boston Legal, all produced by David E. Kelley. He now works in films and on television as an assistant director and unit production manager. He has been a Unit Production Manager Sony Entertainment's New Media Division/Crackle.com since 2008.
As actor
As producer
Filmography
Actor
2013
Kristin's Christmas Past (TV Movie) as
Drunk Santa
2006
Where There's a Will (TV Movie) as
Older Doctor
2000
The Practice (TV Series) as
Foreman / Reporter #1
- Baby Love (2003) - Foreman
- Mr. Hinks Goes to Town (2000) - Reporter #1
2001
Boston Public (TV Series) as
Referee / Officer Watts
- Chapter Thirty-Four (2002) - Officer Watts
- Chapter Eighteen (2001) - Referee
- Chapter Twelve (2001) - Referee
- Chapter Ten (2001) - Referee
1998
Ally McBeal (TV Series) as
Attending Hospital Physician / Priest / Mr. Tyler
- I Will Survive (2000) - Attending Hospital Physician
- Worlds Without Love (1998) - Priest (uncredited)
- The Playing Field (1998) - Mr. Tyler
1999
Tycus (Video) as
Lt. Garrison
1999
Valerie Flake as
Thrusting Guy
1998
Chicago Hope (TV Series) as
Man
- Broken Hearts (1998) - Man
1996
Deadly Charades (Video) as
Guy / husband
1996
Same River Twice as
Stan
1996
Mr. Wrong as
James
1986
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) as
Reed Harding / Pete Briggs / Kevin Tibbles / ...
- Unwilling Witness (1995) - Reed Harding
- Three Strikes, You're Out (1989) - Pete Briggs
- Benedict Arnold Slipped Here (1988) - Kevin Tibbles
- Stage Struck (1986) - Larry Matthews
1995
While You Were Sleeping as
Ashley's Husband
1993
The Untouchables (TV Series) as
Agent Sean Quinlan
- Death and Taxes: Part 2 (1994) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- Death and Taxes: Part 1 (1994) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- Bury My Heart at Starved Rock (1994) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- Apocalypse in Chicago (1994) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- Omerta (1994) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- Voyeur (1994) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- The Fever (1994) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- Family Ties (1994) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- The Last Gauntlet (1994) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- Til Death Do Us Part (1994) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- Radical Solution (1993) - Agent Sean Quinlan
- Pagano's Folly (1993) - Agent Sean Quinlan
1991
Sons and Daughters (TV Series) as
Frank
- All Together Now (1991) - Frank
1990
Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (TV Movie) as
Lyle Newman
1989
Major League as
Tolbert (uncredited)
1988
The Wonder Years (TV Series) as
Steve
- Our Miss White (1988) - Steve
1987
The Law and Harry McGraw (TV Series) as
Steve Lacey
- Maginnis for the People (1988) - Steve Lacey
- Harry Does the Hustle (1988) - Steve Lacey
- Waiting Game (1988) - Steve Lacey
- Beware the Ides of May (1988) - Steve Lacey
- Gilhooley's Is History (1988) - Steve Lacey
- Old Heroes Never Lie (1987) - Steve Lacey
- Yankee Boodle Dandy (1987) - Steve Lacey
- State of the Art (1987) - Steve Lacey
- Solve It Again, Harry (1987) - Steve Lacey
- Angela's Secret (1987) - Steve Lacey
- She's Not Wild About Harry (1987) - Steve Lacey
- Rappaport's Back in Town (1987) - Steve Lacey
- The Fallen Arrow (1987) - Steve Lacey
- Mr. Chapman, I Presume? (1987) - Steve Lacey
- Murder by Landslide (1987) - Steve Lacey
- Dead Men Don't Make Phone Calls (1987) - Steve Lacey
1983
Hotel (TV Series) as
Mark Danning
- Horizons (1986) - Mark Danning
- Separations (1986) - Mark Danning
- Promises to Keep (1986) - Mark Danning
- Changes of Heart (1986) - Mark Danning
- Hearts Divided (1986) - Mark Danning
- Hidden Talents (1986) - Mark Danning
- Triangles (1986) - Mark Danning
- Harassed (1986) - Mark Danning
- Heroes (1986) - Mark Danning
- Lovelines (1986) - Mark Danning
- Facades (1986) - Mark Danning
- Child's Play (1986) - Mark Danning
- Recriminations (1986) - Mark Danning
- Scapegoats (1986) - Mark Danning
- Shadows of Doubt: Part 2 (1986) - Mark Danning
- Shadows of Doubt: Part 1 (1986) - Mark Danning
- Cry Wolf (1985) - Mark Danning
- Celebrations (1985) - Mark Danning
- Echoes (1985) - Mark Danning
- Saving Grace (1985) - Mark Danning
- Second Offense (1985) - Mark Danning
- Pathways (1985) - Mark Danning
- Imperfect Union (1985) - Mark Danning
- Rallying Cry (1985) - Mark Danning
- Missing Pieces (1985) - Mark Danning
- Hearts and Minds (1985) - Mark Danning
- Passports (1985) - Mark Danning
- Wins and Losses (1985) - Mark Danning
- Lost and Found (1985) - Mark Danning
- Obsessions (1985) - Mark Danning
- Resolutions (1985) - Mark Danning
- Detours (1985) - Mark Danning
- Skeletons (1985) - Mark Danning
- Images (1985) - Mark Danning
- Identities (1985) - Mark Danning
- Bystanders (1985) - Mark Danning
- Sleeping Dogs (1985) - Mark Danning
- Distortions (1985) - Mark Danning
- Anniversary (1985) - Mark Danning
- Crossroads (1985) - Mark Danning
- Illusions (1985) - Mark Danning
- New Beginnings (1985) - Mark Danning
- Love and Honor (1985) - Mark Danning
- Promises (1985) - Mark Danning
- Fallen Idols (1985) - Mark Danning
- Final Chapters (1984) - Mark Danning
- Ideals (1984) - Mark Danning
- Vantage Point (1984) - Mark Danning
- Outsiders (1984) - Mark Danning
- Transitions (1984) - Mark Danning
- Fantasies (1984) - Mark Danning
- Flesh and Blood (1984) - Mark Danning
- Intimate Strangers (1984) - Mark Danning
- Lifelines (1984) - Mark Danning
- Trials (1984) - Mark Danning
- Prisms (1984) - Mark Danning
- Encores (1984) - Mark Danning
- Memories (1984) - Mark Danning
- The Wedding (1984) - Mark Danning
- Mistaken Identities (1984) - Mark Danning
- Passages (1984) - Mark Danning
- Tomorrows (1984) - Mark Danning
- Reflections (1984) - Mark Danning
- Designs (1983) - Mark Danning
- Christmas (1983) - Mark Danning
- The Offer (1983) - Mark Danning
- Deceptions (1983) - Mark Danning
- Faith, Hope & Charity (1983) - Mark Danning
- Confrontations (1983) - Mark Danning
- Flashback (1983) - Mark Danning
- Relative Loss (1983) - Mark Danning
- Secrets (1983) - Mark Danning
- Charades (1983) - Mark Danning
- Choices (1983) - Mark Danning
- Blackout (1983) - Mark Danning
- Hotel (1983) - Mark Danning
1985
Finder of Lost Loves (TV Series) as
Phillip Lawton
- Aftershocks (1985) - Phillip Lawton
1984
The Love Boat (TV Series) as
Noel Kane / Stewart Sidon
- Santa, Santa, Santa/Another Dog Gone Christmas/Noel's Christmas Carol (1984) - Noel Kane
- The Buck Stops Here/For Better or Worse/Bet on It (1984) - Stewart Sidon
1984
Fantasy Island (TV Series) as
Ben Saunders
- Surrogate Mother/The Ideal Woman (1984) - Ben Saunders
1982
Capitol (TV Series) as
Matt McCandless
- Episode #1.106 (1982) - Matt McCandless
- Episode #1.105 (1982) - Matt McCandless
- Episode #1.16 (1982) - Matt McCandless
- Episode #1.12 (1982) - Matt McCandless
- Episode #1.2 (1982) - Matt McCandless
- Pilot (1982) - Matt McCandless
Miscellaneous
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Spring Baking Championship (TV Series) (2nd stage manager - 11 episodes, 2021) (second stage manager - 3 episodes, 2021)
- Spring Gardens: Birds and Bugs (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Spring Break (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Spring Pastimes (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- The Spring Cookie Classic (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Spring Flower Fiesta (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Spring Babies (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Spring Romance (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Spring Bunnies and Chickens, Oh My! (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Spring Forward and Back (2021) - (2nd stage manager) / (second stage manager)
- Spring Celebrations (2021) - (2nd stage manager) / (second stage manager)
- Farm Favorites and Memorable Bakes (2021) - (2nd stage manager) / (second stage manager)
2020
Kids Baking Championship (TV Series) (2nd stage manager - 8 episodes)
- Sheet Pan Pies and Biomes (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Edible Expressions (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Puppy Treats (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- The Spice is Right (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Picnic Desserts and Kid Commentary (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Dessert Imposters and Best Bits (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Cupcake Rainbows and Best Moments (2021) - (2nd stage manager)
- Brushstrokes and Garden Cakes (2020) - (2nd stage manager)
2020
Holiday Baking Championship (TV Series) (second stage manager - 4 episodes)
- Sweet Secrets (2020) - (second stage manager)
- A Classic Christmas (2020) - (second stage manager)
- Topsy-Turvy Holidays (2020) - (second stage manager)
- Holiday Style (2020) - (second stage manager)
2019
Guy's Grocery Games (TV Series) (stage manager - 23 episodes)
- Grandma Grocery Games (2019) - (stage manager)
- Ultimate Asian Food Showdown (2019) - (stage manager)
- All ABC Games (2019) - (stage manager)
- Southern Chef Showdown (2019) - (stage manager)
- DDD FAMILY REDEMPTION (2019) - (stage manager - uncredited)
- Kitchen Heroes (2019) - (stage manager)
- All-Stars' Full Meal (2019) - (stage manager)
- Home Cooks! (2019) - (stage manager)
- Island Eats (2019) - (stage manager)
- All-Star Burgers (2019) - (stage manager)
- Best Sandwiches! (2019) - (stage manager)
- DDD Chefs and Their Moms (2019) - (stage manager)
- Restaurant Teams (2019) - (stage manager)
- Ultimate Grocery List (2019) - (stage manager)
- Pro Athletes and Judges (2019) - (stage manager)
- GGG Winning Teams (2019) - (stage manager)
- Big Budget Bonanza (2019) - (stage manager)
- Five-Dollar Price Check (2019) - (stage manager)
- Wild & Crazy Budget Games (2019) - (stage manager)
- $5 Dishes (2019) - (stage manager)
- All Budget Wheel Games (2019) - (stage manager)
- BIG CHEESE (2019) - (stage manager)
- Cookin' Couples (2019) - (stage manager)
-
Ally McBeal (TV Series) (production assistant - 24 episodes, 1997 - 1999) (production associate - 16 episodes, 2000 - 2001)
- The Wedding (2001) - (production associate)
- Home Again (2001) - (production associate)
- Cloudy Skies, Chance of Parade (2001) - (production associate)
- In Search of Barry White (2001) - (production associate)
- The Pursuit of Unhappiness (2001) - (production associate)
- The Getaway (2001) - (production associate)
- Boy's Town (2001) - (production associate)
- Reach Out and Touch (2001) - (production associate)
- Mr. Bo (2001) - (production associate)
- The Ex-Files (2001) - (production associate)
- The Man with the Bag (2000) - (production associate)
- Love on Holiday (2000) - (production associate)
- The Last Virgin (2000) - (production associate)
- Without a Net (2000) - (production associate)
- Girls' Night Out (2000) - (production associate)
- Sex, Lies and Second Thoughts (2000) - (production associate)
- I Know Him by Heart (1999) - (production assistant)
- Love's Illusions (1999) - (production assistant)
- The Green Monster (1999) - (production assistant)
- Only the Lonely (1999) - (production assistant)
- Let's Dance (1999) - (production assistant)
- Those Lips, That Hand (1999) - (production assistant)
- Civil War (1999) - (production assistant)
- Sex, Lies and Politics (1999) - (production assistant)
- Sideshow (1999) - (production assistant)
- Pyramids on the Nile (1999) - (production assistant)
- Angels and Blimps (1999) - (production assistant)
- Love Unlimited (1999) - (production assistant)
- In Dreams (1999) - (production assistant)
- Making Spirits Bright (1998) - (production assistant)
- You Never Can Tell (1998) - (production assistant)
- Just Looking (1998) - (production assistant)
- Happy Trails (1998) - (production assistant)
- Worlds Without Love (1998) - (production assistant)
- Story of Love (1998) - (production assistant)
- It's My Party (1998) - (production assistant)
- Fools Night Out (1998) - (production assistant)
- They Eat Horses, Don't They? (1998) - (production assistant)
- The Real World (1998) - (production assistant)
- Pilot (1997) - (production assistant)
2000
The Practice (TV Series) (production associate - 22 episodes)
- Public Servants (2001) - (production associate)
- Poor Richard's Almanac (2001) - (production associate)
- The Case of Harland Bassett (2001) - (production associate)
- Home of the Brave (2001) - (production associate)
- The Confession (2001) - (production associate)
- What Child Is This? (2001) - (production associate)
- Gideon's Crossover (2001) - (production associate)
- Awakenings (2001) - (production associate)
- The Day After (2001) - (production associate)
- The Thin Line (2001) - (production associate)
- Payback (2001) - (production associate)
- An Early Frost (2001) - (production associate)
- Friends and Ex-Lovers (2000) - (production associate)
- The Deal (2000) - (production associate)
- Mr. Hinks Goes to Town (2000) - (production associate)
- Brothers' Keepers (2000) - (production associate)
- Show and Tell (2000) - (production associate)
- We Hold These Truths- (2000) - (production associate)
- Appeal and Denial (2000) - (production associate)
- Officers of the Court (2000) - (production associate)
- Germ Warfare (2000) - (production associate)
- Summary Judgments (2000) - (production associate)
Assistant Director
2019
In Broad Daylight (TV Movie) (first assistant director)
2018
Spring Baking Championship (TV Series) (assistant director - 1 episode)
- Spring Colorburst (2018) - (assistant director)
2018
Kids Baking Championship (TV Series) (associate director - 10 episodes)
- Cover Story Cakes (2018) - (associate director)
- Sand Castle Sweets (2018) - (associate director)
- Out of This World (2018) - (associate director)
- Lunchbox Impostors (2018) - (associate director)
- Unicornucopia (2018) - (associate director)
- Doughnuts Go Nuts (2018) - (associate director)
- Cake and Ice Cream 2.0 (2018) - (associate director)
- Lemon BFFs (2018) - (associate director)
- Pizza for Dessert (2018) - (associate director)
- Cookielicious (2018) - (associate director)
2017
Just Within Reach (first assistant director)
2013
Kristin's Christmas Past (TV Movie) (first assistant director)
2012
Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike (additional second assistant director)
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Glee (TV Series) (second second assistant director - 9 episodes, 2010 - 2011) (additional second assistant director - 3 episodes, 2011 - 2012)
- Nationals (2012) - (additional second assistant director)
- Extraordinary Merry Christmas (2011) - (additional second assistant director)
- The Purple Piano Project (2011) - (additional second assistant director)
- Blame It on the Alcohol (2011) - (second second assistant director - uncredited)
- Silly Love Songs (2011) - (second second assistant director - uncredited)
- A Very Glee Christmas (2010) - (second second assistant director)
- Furt (2010) - (second second assistant director - uncredited)
- Duets (2010) - (second second assistant director - uncredited)
- Britney/Brittany (2010) - (second second assistant director - uncredited)
- Audition (2010) - (second second assistant director - uncredited)
- Bad Reputation (2010) - (second second assistant director - uncredited)
- The Power of Madonna (2010) - (second second assistant director)
2011
Easy to Assemble (TV Series) (first assistant director - 5 episodes)
- The Road to Uppsala (2011) - (first assistant director)
- The Third Bateman (2011) - (first assistant director)
- Good Morning Stockholm (2011) - (first assistant director)
- We're in Swedenland (2011) - (first assistant director)
- Finding North (2011) - (first assistant director)
2011
Friends with Benefits (TV Series) (additional second second assistant director)
2011
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (additional second second assistant director)
2010
Suite 7 (TV Series) (first assistant director - 7 episodes)
- Company (2011) - (first assistant director)
- Supermen (2011) - (first assistant director)
- Captive Audience (2011) - (first assistant director)
- That Guy (2011) - (first assistant director)
- Soulmates (2010) - (first assistant director)
- Good in Bed (2010) - (first assistant director)
- Guest Disservices (2010) - (first assistant director)
2011
Harry's Law (TV Series) (second second assistant director - 1 episode)
- Pilot (2011) - (second second assistant director - uncredited)
2010
Circle (second assistant director)
2009
According to Greta (second second assistant director)
2008
Valentine (TV Series) (second second assistant director - 2 episodes)
- Act Naturally (2008) - (second second assistant director)
- Pilot (2008) - (second second assistant director)
2008
Kate Wakes (Short) (second assistant director)
2008
Women's Murder Club (TV Series) (second second assistant director - 1 episode)
- And the Truth Will (Sometimes) Set You Free (2008) - (second second assistant director - uncredited)
2008
In Treatment (TV Series) (second second assistant director - 2007)
2007
The Closer (TV Series) (second second assistant director - 1 episode)
- Next of Kin: Part 2 (2007) - (second second assistant director)
2007
CSI: Miami (TV Series) (second second assistant director - 1 episode)
- Bang, Bang, Your Debt (2007) - (second second assistant director)
2007
The Heartbreak Kid (second second assistant director - uncredited)
2007
Monk (TV Series) (second assistant director - 1 episode)
- Mr. Monk and the Bad Girlfriend (2007) - (second assistant director)
2007
Redline (second assistant director: second unit)
2006
Boston Legal (TV Series) (second second assistant director - 9 episodes)
- Son of the Defender (2007) - (second second assistant director)
- The Bride Wore Blood (2007) - (second second assistant director)
- Angel of Death (2007) - (second second assistant director)
- Trick or Treat (2006) - (second second assistant director)
- The Verdict (2006) - (second second assistant director)
- Whose God Is It Anyway? (2006) - (second second assistant director)
- Fine Young Cannibal (2006) - (second second assistant director)
- New Kids on the Block (2006) - (second second assistant director)
- Squid Pro Quo (2006) - (second second assistant director)
2007
The Wedding Bells (TV Series) (second second assistant director - 3 episodes)
- The Fantasy (2007) - (second second assistant director)
- Wedding from Hell (2007) - (second second assistant director)
- For Whom the Bells Toll (2007) - (second second assistant director)
2006
Mother (Short) (assistant director)
2005
Veronica Mars (TV Series) (second second assistant director - 1 episode)
- Lord of the Bling (2005) - (second second assistant director - uncredited)
2004
Three Way (second second assistant director)
2003
ER (TV Series) (second assistant director - 2 episodes)
- Finders Keepers (2003) - (second assistant director)
- No Strings Attached (2003) - (second assistant director)
Producer
2021
Hero Mode (associate producer)
2013
Escape from Polygamy (TV Movie) (associate producer)
2012
The Unknown (TV Series) (producer - 2 episodes)
- Relapse (2012) - (producer)
- Prime Cut (2012) - (producer)
2011
Phil Cobb's Dinner for Four (line producer)
2010
Easy to Assemble (TV Series) (associate producer - 3 episodes)
- Flying Solo: Part 1 (2010) - (associate producer)
- Flying Solo: Part 3 - (associate producer)
- Flying Solo: Part 2 - (associate producer)
2009
Fire (Short) (associate producer)
2009
Star-ving (TV Series) (producer - 12 episodes)
- Deliverance (2009) - (producer)
- Getting Huge (2009) - (producer)
- El Al-Qaeda (2009) - (producer)
- Stealing Alan Thicke (2009) - (producer)
- Starving- Literally (2009) - (producer)
- Going O.J. (2009) - (producer)
- Just One Drink (2009) - (producer)
- The Scheize Flick (2009) - (producer)
- Married with Children: The Movie (2009) - (producer)
- Straight Outta Compton (2009) - (producer)
- Gilbert's Kid (2009) - (producer)
- Begging Ed (2009) - (producer)
2009
Freudian Eyebrow (line producer)
1999
Ally McBeal (TV Series) (associate producer - 21 episodes)
- Ally McBeal: The Musical, Almost (2000) - (associate producer)
- Hope and Glory (2000) - (associate producer)
- Do You Wanna Dance? (2000) - (associate producer)
- Turning Thirty (2000) - (associate producer)
- I Will Survive (2000) - (associate producer)
- Boy Next Door (2000) - (associate producer)
- Prime Suspect (2000) - (associate producer)
- The Oddball Parade (2000) - (associate producer)
- Pursuit of Loneliness (2000) - (associate producer)
- In Search of Pygmies (2000) - (associate producer)
- Over the Rainbow (2000) - (associate producer)
- Just Friends (2000) - (associate producer)
- Out in the Cold (2000) - (associate producer)
- Blue Christmas (1999) - (associate producer)
- Saving Santa (1999) - (associate producer)
- Changes (1999) - (associate producer)
- Troubled Water (1999) - (associate producer)
- Heat Wave (1999) - (associate producer)
- Seeing Green (1999) - (associate producer)
- Buried Pleasures (1999) - (associate producer)
- Car Wash (1999) - (associate producer)
1993
Our Missing Children (executive producer)
Production Manager
2012
The Unknown (TV Series) (unit production manager - 3 episodes)
- Relapse (2012) - (unit production manager)
- Spare the Child (2012) - (unit production manager)
- Prime Cut (2012) - (unit production manager)
2010
The Bannen Way (unit production manager)
2009
Star-ving (TV Series) (unit production manager - 12 episodes)
- Deliverance (2009) - (unit production manager)
- Getting Huge (2009) - (unit production manager)
- El Al-Qaeda (2009) - (unit production manager)
- Stealing Alan Thicke (2009) - (unit production manager)
- Starving- Literally (2009) - (unit production manager)
- Going O.J. (2009) - (unit production manager)
- Just One Drink (2009) - (unit production manager)
- The Scheize Flick (2009) - (unit production manager)
- Married with Children: The Movie (2009) - (unit production manager)
- Straight Outta Compton (2009) - (unit production manager)
- Gilbert's Kid (2009) - (unit production manager)
- Begging Ed (2009) - (unit production manager)
Director
1993
Our Missing Children
Thanks
2010
Bathing & the Single Girl (Short) (special thanks)
Self
1985
exclusiv (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- 'Hotel' Special (1985) - Self
1984
The 10th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Dramatic Program
1984
The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Salute to 'Hotel' (1984) - Self
References
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