Gary Burghoff is a legendary American-born actor, drummer, painter, and songwriter.
He played as Corporal Walter O’Reilly inMASH,and this earned him numerous nominations in the Emmy Award.
He is a globally recognized wildlifepainterwith most of his paintings costing a considerable fortune.
Actor Gary Burghoff posing for a picture. Photo: Dick LoekSource: Getty Images
Biography
Gary Burghoff was bornon 24th May 1943 in Bristol, Connecticut, USA.
He is the son of Rodney Burghoff (father) and Ann Burghoff (mother).
His father worked for a clock company while his mother was aprofessional dancer.
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He also has an older brother known as David Burghoff, who is a philatelist.
Career
Gary trained to become a tap dancer anddrummer.
He got his training from H.B.
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studio, New York and gained experience with Belfry Players of Williamson Bay in Wisconsin.
He came to the limelight in 1967 for the role of Charlie Brown inYou are a Good Man.
In 1968, he became a member of the Relatives Singing band as a drummer.
Gary Burghoff acting in one of the episodes. Photo: Walt DisneySource: Getty Images
Later, he fully ventured into theentertainment fieldas anactor.
He has been painting all his life even though he began his professional painting in the early 1990s.
The portrayal of Corporal Walter O’Reilly in MASH was one of his most iconic roles.
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He tied the knot with his first ex-wife, Janet Gayle, in 1971.
They bore their first child in 1975 but divorced in 1979.
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The duo had two children but decided to end the union in 2005.
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In both divorces, he has not publicly stated the reasons behind them.
Gary Burghoff children are Gena Gale Burghoff (daughter) and Jordan and Miles Burghoff (sons).
Net worth
As of 2020, Gary net worth is roughly$6 million.
Gary Burghoff in an acting scene. Photo: Walt DisneySource: Getty Images
His earnings primarily come from his career as an actor.
He also earns part of his wealth from his various patented inventions.
His Poland condition did not hinder him from pursuing his career and following his passion.
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Tsakani grew up in Soshanguve, Pretoria, and then relocated with her parents to Johannesburg.
Although her husband is not known, she has two daughters.
She holds a Degree in Purchasing and Procurement Management from Mount Kenya University.
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