Paxton Whitehead, an actor who portrayed the boss of Rachel in the series 'Friends', has reportedly died at the age of 85. Whitehead also acted on Broadway, and starred in the television show 'Frasier'.
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Whitehead's son, Charles Whitehead, reported the news of his father's passing to the Hollywood Reporter today.
People reports on his death.
Paxton Whitehead, a Tony Award nominee who appeared in Mad About You, The West Wing, and Friends, has died at the age of 85.
The Britsh actor died Friday in a hospital in Arlington, Virginia, his son Charles Whitehead confirmed toThe Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday morning. The cause of death was not revealed.
Friends fans will recognize Whitehead from his cameo as Rachel's boss at Bloomingdales in season four in 1998. Whitehead, who began his career in theater, also appeared in hit '90s shows Frasier and Ellen. According to IMDB, his last TV appearance was in the 2011 TV film The Importance of Being Earnest.
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Born in Kent, England, Whitehead's successful career began after he was signed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in London at age 21 in 1958He made his debut on Broadway four years later in Ronald Miller's play The Affair and earned a Tony nomination in 1981 for his performance as Pellinore in the 1980 adaptation of Lerner & Loewe's Camelot, which he starred in with Richard Burton.
See a tribute to Whitehead from a fellow actor below.
Whitehead surely will be missed. His acting brought millions of people joy. May he rest in peace.
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