David Schramm
Posted on 03/31/2020 6:18:55 AM PDT by BBQToadRibs
David Schramm, an actor known for his prolific work in theater as well as his role on the NBC sitcom “Wings,” has died at age 73.
“We are heartbroken to have lost David Schramm, a founding member of our Acting Company family. We mourn his loss and will miss him,” the post read along with a link to his obituary in Playbill.
No cause of death for Schramm has been reported at this time.
Representatives for Schramm did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.
Many may remember the actor from his role as Roy Biggins, the rival airline owner on “Wings” who Variety reports appeared in all 172 episodes of the series before it ended in 1997. In addition, he also played a part in the TV movie “The Dreamer of Oz: The L. Frank Baum Story” in 1990. He also appeared as former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara in the miniseries “Kennedy” and had roles in other movies like “Let It Ride,” “Johnny Handsome” and “A Shock to the System.”
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If he didn’t die from the Commie flu who’ll care?
RIP
It was a good show.
Resembles William Conrad.
Yes, I like Wings a lot and Roy Biggins was a great character.
Rest in Peace Mr. Schramm.
Roy was a great character.
Funny show.
RIP
Yep, and he was an actual WWII fighter pilot.
Very true.
Cannon is still a favorite series.
He would have had to be a pilot at -3, but RIP any way.
Not William Conrad, which is who we were talking about. 8>)
“If he didn’t die from the Commie flu who’ll care?”
He probably didn’t, but it’ll still be chalked up to WuFlu. Gotta get those numbers up there to validate the hysteria.
Anyhow, loved “Wings”. I catch re-runs sometime on some streaming channel, but can’t recall which one. Love the opening theme by Schubert. Roy was hilarious.
Forgotten now, but memorialized by The Simpsons.
Wings was funny, easy to digest comfort food comedy from back in the days when people still watched network TV.
RIP Roy
RIP...
Roy Biggins: If you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to get ready for the big night.
Alex: Oh, that’s right, you’re about to romance a woman. You’ll want to shower, shave, buy chloroform...
Roy Biggins: Roy Biggins doesn’t pay for sex. Roy Biggins Inc. pays for sex.
Roy Biggins: I’ve never minded staying up all night because of a woman.
Helen: Well, you don’t have a choice. If you dozed off, she’d escape.
Roy Biggins: You know what I do when I have a problem with a woman?
Antonio: Deflate her?
OK
His name was Frank Nelson.
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