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Jason Wingreen
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One of the few actors to have been part of two successful sci-fi franchises. "Star Trek" (1966)-as Federation Dr. Linke, and "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" (1980)-as voice of bounty hunter Boba Fett.
He played the same character (Harry Snowden) on two different series:
All in the Family (1971)
and
Archie Bunker's Place (1979)
.
One of the founders of the famed Circle in the Square theater company in New York's Greenwich Village.
Originally auditioned for the voice of Yoda for
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
.
Studied acting at Brooklyn College.
Decided to retire from acting after his wife Gloria became ill.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
His lines as Boba Fett were rerecorded by
Temuera Morrison
for a re-release.
He originally planned to become a reporter.
Had two grandchildren through his son.
Part of the Seinfeld/ Star Trek connection. Has appeared on an episode of Seinfeld and a Star Trek series.
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