| C. Lindsay Workman | |
| Birth Date: | 1924 3, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
| Death Place: | Claremont, California, US |
| Resting Place: | Oak Park Cemetery in Claremont, California, US |
| Occupation: | Actor |
Charles Lindsay Workman (March 6, 1924 – April 24, 2012) was a character and voice actor who had a career in film and television that started in the 1950s and continued until the early 1990s. He has over 100 credits, and was often credited as Lindsay Workman.
A familiar face to viewers, Workman was a prolific character actor whose busiest time was during the 1960s and 1970s where he had dozens of guest roles in television series'.[1] He was also a voice actor and his work included Garfield and Mercedes Benz where he provided the distinguished voice for their commercials.
He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While still a child, he got his introduction to radio. He attended Pomona College and Yale University and there he studied literature and acting. During the 1950s, he was a member of the Scripps College theater department faculty. A family man, he was married and was the father of two children. He had also been active member of the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters, something that meant a lot to him. He did community volunteering work for the Boy Scouts in the Los Angeles Area Council, and received awards for his service.[2]
One of his earliest roles was in the television series, Blondie, playing the part of Mr. Knapp in the episode "Howdy Neighbor" in 1957.[3] Also that year, he appeared in the series Sergeant Preston of the Yukon,.[4] He also appeared on the TV Western Gunsmoke.
In the late 1960s, he had a recurring role as Reverend Adams in Here Come the Brides.[5] (TV)ADAM 12-minister[1973] “ RAMPART division-S6:E2During the 1970s, he had a recurring role in the series Julia as Otto Brockmeyer.[6] [7]
He had a part in the Paul Wendkos made-for-television film, The Five of Me which was released in 1981.[8]
His last credit appears to be as Dr. Roger Furney in "Episode #1.4813" of The Young and the Restless.[9]
He died on April 24, 2012, in Claremont, California at the age of 88 following a short illness.[10]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | The Book of Acts Series | Silas | ||
| 1960 | Spring Affair | Wilbur Crane | ||
| 1961 | The Explosive Generation | Science Teacher | Uncredited | |
| 1965 | At the End of the Rainbow | Prof. Antonio | ||
| 1967 | Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! | Courtney | Uncredited | |
| 1973 | Westworld | Supervisor | ||
| 1978 | Buffalo Rider | Narrator | Voice | |
| 1978 | The One Man Jury | Judge | ||
| 1991 | Maitre'd |