BJ Hogg obit

B.J. Hogg, Game of Thrones Actor and Give My Head Peace Star, Dies at 65

He was not on the list.

Hogg's agent, Geoff Stanton, confirmed his death to the BBC on Thursday.

"He was such a great man, a big personality and a terrific actor," Stanton said in a statement to the outlet. "His family must be devastated and my heart goes out to them."

"He was just one of the nicest people I know, or knew, he is going to be such a loss," Stanton added,

Stanton did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. It was not immediately clear how the actor, who was also known for his role on the BBC Northern Ireland sitcom Give My Head Peace, died.

Hogg appeared in an episode of the first season of Game of Thrones as Lannister bannerman Addam Marbrand. But despite the HBO drama's popularity, Hogg was probably best known as a comedic actor.

He starred in Give My Head Peace as Big Mervyn from 1998 until 2020.

"He was a fine actor, great colleague and a true friend. Our thoughts are with his wife Elish, son Nathan and daughter Abigail at this time," said the team behind the series in a statement, according to RTE.

"BJ was a great comedy talent and a much-loved character in our long-running sitcom, Give My Head Peace," said BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston, according to the BBC. "Many people will also remember his performance in the Oscar-nominated Dance, Lexie Dance. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad and difficult time."

    Everybody associated with #GiveMyHeadPeace is shocked and heartbroken by the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague BJ Hogg. We've lost a member of the family. Thanks for all the laughs BJ. https://t.co/XSA4fofKGZ

    — Tim Mc Garry (@Tim_Mc_Garry) April 30, 2020

Hogg's Give My Head Peace costar Tim McGarry shared with the outlet that Hogg's death is "heartbreaking."

"He was such a lovely guy," McGarry said. "BJ, as you probably know, was a big guy but he was a big softie as well and it is just so, so sad."

McGarry shared a tribute to Hogg on Twitter on Thursday, adding that his colleagues were "shocked" at their friend's death.

"Everybody associated with #GiveMyHeadPeace is shocked and heartbroken by the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague BJ Hogg. We've lost a member of the family. Thanks for all the laughs BJ."

Hogg's additional credits include The Fall, The Woman in White, Hunger, City of Ember and several more.

Michael Keenan obit

Michael Keenan Dies: ‘Picket Fences’, ‘Dallas’ Actor Was 80

 

He was not on the list.

Michael Keenan, an actor who played Mayor Bill Pugen on CBS 1990s series Picket Fences and Baron van Swieten in the 1999 Broadway revival of Amadeus, died April 30 at the Motion Picture & Television Fund Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, CA from non-COVID natural causes.

His death was announced by his family and the USC School of Dramatic Arts, where Keenan was a faculty member for more than 25 years. A noted actor and director on the regional theater circuit, Keenan performed in more than 100 productions for theater companies including South Coast Repertory, Seattle Repertory Theatre, the San Diego Shakespeare Festival, and, in Los Angeles, the Ahmanson Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum and Taper, Too.

As a director, Keenan staged works at the Old Globe Theatre, The Pasadena Playhouse, the Asolo State Theatre, Occidental College, and L.A.’s Tiffany Theater.

His many TV credits include appearances on Starsky and Hutch, Alice, WKRP in Cincinnati, Hill St. Blues and St. Elsewhere, with recurring roles on Picket Fences, Dallas and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

A faculty member at USC’s School of Dramatic Arts, Keenan directed plays there from 1987 to 2015. “With his inimitable combination of technical brilliance, artistic perception, and dry wit, Michael Keenan inspired legions of students as a studio teacher and, perhaps most poignantly, as a stage director,” said David Bridel, dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts. “He had a particular gift – based on his own illustrious acting career – in staging high comedies, including the works of authors such as Oscar Wilde and Georges Feydeau: fiendishly difficult to accomplish with students, but always impeccable in Michael’s seasoned and gifted hands. His kindness, wisdom, humility and loyalty will long be remembered among his colleagues and collaborators. He was, quite simply, a wonderful man.”

Keenan is survived by sisters-in-law Diana, Sally and Jan and eight nieces and nephews. Due to coronavirus restrictions, a memorial will be scheduled at a later date. 

 

Actor

Gloves (2016)

Gloves

8.1

Short

Happy

2016

 

Chase Williamson, Joe Sofranko, Alex Skinner, Lili Fuller, Ben Sidell, and Lizzie Fabie in Complete Works (2014)

Complete Works

7.8

TV Series

Damien George

2014

5 episodes

 

Vicariously

7.1

TV Series

Elderly Gentleman

2009

1 episode

 

Walkout (2006)

Walkout

6.7

TV Movie

J.C. Chambers

2006

 

Jade Empire (2005)

Jade Empire

8.4

Video Game

Mad Wen Zhi

Scholar Gu

Additional Voices (voice)

2005

 

EverQuest II (2004)

EverQuest II

7.0

Video Game

Fredrick Losce

Kinamer Galemaul (voice)

2004

 

Century City (2004)

Century City

6.7

TV Series

Judge

2004

1 episode

 

The District (2000)

The District

7.2

TV Series

Supreme Court Judge

2002

1 episode

 

John Cho, Jason George, Sean Maguire, Lauren Stamile, and Eddie Kaye Thomas in Off Centre (2001)

Off Centre

7.7

TV Series

Man

2001

1 episode

 

Earth vs. the Spider (2001)

Earth vs. the Spider

4.3

TV Movie

Willie

2001

 

Circuit (2001)

Circuit

5.6

Police Captain

2001

 

Don Johnson and Cheech Marin in Nash Bridges (1996)

Nash Bridges

6.8

TV Series

Ron Sekora

2001

1 episode

 

Sabrina Lloyd, Jerry O'Connell, Cleavant Derricks, and John Rhys-Davies in Sliders (1995)

Sliders

7.4

TV Series

George

1999

1 episode

 

Nancy Cartwright, Christine Cavanaugh, Tara Strong, Cheryl Chase, Elizabeth Daily, Dionne Quan, Kath Soucie, and Cree Summer in Rugrats (1991)

Rugrats

7.4

TV Series

Professor

Conan McNulty (voice)

1998–1999

2 episodes

 

Michael Dorn, Terry Farrell, Colm Meaney, Nana Visitor, Avery Brooks, Armin Shimerman, Rene Auberjonois, and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

8.1

TV Series

Patrick

1997–1998

2 episodes

 

Robert Davi and Ally Walker in Profiler (1996)

Profiler

7.2

TV Series

Judge Freed

1998

1 episode

 

Johnny Bravo (1997)

Johnny Bravo

7.2

TV Series

Waiter

Cop #2 (voice)

1997

1 episode

 

Joey Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence, and Matthew Lawrence in Brotherly Love (1995)

Brotherly Love

7.1

TV Series

The Announcer

1997

1 episode

 

Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

6.7

TV Series

Lawrence Rankin (uncredited)

1997

1 episode

 

Christine Cavanaugh, Charlie Adler, and David Eccles in Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994)

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

7.2

TV Series

Capulet

Puppeteer

Zeke (voice) ...

1994–1996

3 episodes

 

Robert Beltran, Jennifer Lien, Robert Duncan McNeill, Kate Mulgrew, Robert Picardo, Jeri Ryan, Roxann Dawson, Ethan Phillips, Tim Russ, and Garrett Wang in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)

Star Trek: Voyager

7.9

TV Series

Hrothgar

1995

1 episode

 

Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

Star Trek: The Next Generation

8.7

TV Series

Maturin

1994

1 episode

 

Picket Fences (1992)

Picket Fences

7.8

TV Series

Bill Pugen

Mayor Bill Pugen

1992–1993

15 episodes

 

Tawny Kitaen, Frank Bonner, Gordon Jump, Marla Rubinoff, Richard Sanders, French Stewart, and Mykelti Williamson in The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)

The New WKRP in Cincinnati

5.6

TV Series

Reverend Little Ed Pembrook

1991

1 episode

 

Ted Danson, Shelley Long, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Nicholas Colasanto, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)

Cheers

8.0

TV Series

Dr. Eugene Eckworth

1990

1 episode

 

Victoria Principal, Barbara Bel Geddes, Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman, Charlene Tilton, Jim Davis, Linda Gray, and Steve Kanaly in Dallas (1978)

Dallas

7.1

TV Series

Keller

1990

5 episodes

 

Freddy's Nightmares (1988)

Freddy's Nightmares

6.2

TV Series

Mr. Smithers (as Michael P. Keenan)

1989

1 episode

 

L.A. Law (1986)

L.A. Law

7.1

TV Series

Dr. Shale (as Michael P. Keenan)

1988

1 episode

 

Denzel Washington, Ed Begley Jr., David Morse, Howie Mandel, Cynthia Sikes, Ellen Bry, William Daniels, and Ed Flanders in St. Elsewhere (1982)

St. Elsewhere

8.0

TV Series

Headmaster - Dr. Lindstrom (as Michael P. Keenan)

1988

1 episode

 

Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)

Hill Street Blues

8.2

TV Series

Dr. Mendelsohn (as Michael P. Keenan)

1986

1 episode

 

Pierce Brosnan and Stephanie Zimbalist in Remington Steele (1982)

Remington Steele

7.3

TV Series

SWAT Captain

1985

1 episode

 

Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)

Simon & Simon

7.0

TV Series

Police Magistrate

1984

1 episode

 

CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)

CBS Schoolbreak Special

6.8

TV Series

1984

1 episode

 

Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story (1982)

Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story

6.8

TV Movie

Dr. Hallinan

1982

 

Catherine Bach, Ben Jones, Denver Pyle, John Schneider, and Tom Wopat in The Dukes of Hazzard (1979)

The Dukes of Hazzard

7.1

TV Series

Rayford Flicker

1982

1 episode

 

Redd Foxx in Sanford (1980)

Sanford

6.7

TV Series

Prosecuting Attorney

1981

1 episode

 

Jim Baker, Joyce Bulifant, Leo Burmester, Polly Holliday, Stephen Keep Mills, and Geoffrey Lewis in Flo (1980)

Flo

5.6

TV Series

Sim Lowman

1981

2 episodes

 

The Cheap Detective

7.8

TV Movie

Arloe Fairweather

1980

 

"WKRP In Cincinnati" Bottom Row,Jan Smithers,Loni Anderson,Howard Hesseman, Second Row,Frank Bonner,Gary Sandy,Tim Reid, Top Row,Richard Sanders,Gordon Jump Gary Sandy,

WKRP in Cincinnati

8.0

TV Series

Rev. Little Ed Pembrook

1979

1 episode

 

Polly Holliday, Beth Howland, and Linda Lavin in Alice (1976)

Alice

6.8

TV Series

Customer #1

TV Announcer

Customer ...

1977–1979

4 episodes

 

Lucan (1977)

Lucan

7.3

TV Series

Gheorghi

1977

1 episode

 

Jack Klugman in Quincy M.E. (1976)

Quincy M.E.

7.3

TV Series

Man

1977

2 episodes

 

Starsky and Hutch (1975)

Starsky and Hutch

7.0

TV Series

De Meo

1977

1 episode

 

Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, and Arnold the Piggy in Green Acres (1965)

Green Acres

7.3

TV Series

3rd German (as Michael P. Keenan)

1971

1 episode

 

Producer

Flock of Four (2017)

Flock of Four

6.2

co-producer

2017

Sam Lloyd obit

'Scrubs' Actor Sam Lloyd Dies at 56

He was not on the list.

Zach Braff paid tribute to Lloyd on Twitter, writing: "Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors I’ve ever had the joy of working with. Sam Lloyd made me crack up and break character every single time we did a scene together."

Sam Lloyd, best known for his role as New Sacred Heart lawyer Ted Buckland on the long-running NBC-ABC medical comedy Scrubs, died Thursday night in Los Angeles, his rep, Kevin Turner, told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 56.

The Vermont native had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor last year, which was revealed in a GoFundMe campaign launched by Scrubs producer Tom Hobert and his wife, Jill. The fundraiser has raised nearly $160,000.

In a family statement provided by his wife, Vanessa Lloyd, she wrote, "Sam passed away peacefully at 10:30 on April 30th, 2020 as a result of complications from lung cancer. Our family is devastated. It doesn't feel real. It never will. It just feels like he will walk through the door."

"The overwhelming outpouring of love and sharing your stories about working with or knowing Sam keeps his memory alive and our hearts strong," she continued. "Sam loved his work. I want to continue his legacy, and hope to share some of the beautiful songs he was working on for his musical and our son, Weston."

Scrubs star Zach Braff paid tribute to Lloyd on Twitter, writing: "Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors I’ve ever had the joy of working with. Sam Lloyd made me crack up and break character every single time we did a scene together. He could not have been a kinder man. I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy."

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence also paid his respects on social media, tweeting: "Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. (Ted). Truly such a kind, sweet guy. He will be missed by so many."

Aside from appearing on 95 episodes of Scrubs as Buckland, Lloyd reprised the role for another Lawrence series, Cougar Town. His other TV credits include Lawrence's Spin City, Seinfeld, Desperate Housewives, Shameless, Modern Family and Happy Together. As for film, he was in Galaxy Quest and Flubber.

Survivors include his wife and Weston, born in 2019.

Filmography

Film

Title Year Role Notes Ref(s)

Rising Sun 1993 Rick

Flubber 1997 Coach Willy Barker

Galaxy Quest 1999 Neru

Scorcher 2002 Fingers

The Mudge Boy 2003 Ray Blodgett

The Real Old Testament 2003 Abraham

Advantage Hart 2003 Gus Blanderskud Short

Spelling Bee 2004 Dr. Jacobs Short

The Swidge 2004 Gil Short

Back by Midnight 2004 Deputy

Cry for Help 2005 John Short

The Brothers Solomon 2007 Dr. Spencer

ExTerminators 2009 Hutt

Super Capers 2009 Herman Brainard



Television

Title Year Role Notes Ref(s)

Night Court 1988–1989 Balloon Salesman / Waiter 2 episodes

City 1990 Lance Armstrong   Main role, 13 episodes

Matlock 1992 Waiter 1 episode

Seinfeld 1993–1994 Ricky 2 episodes

Double Rush 1995 Barkley Main role, 13 episodes

A Bucket of Blood 1995 Leonard Television movie

Coach 1996 Ed 1 episode

Champs 1995 Bulldog 1 episode

Mad About You 1997 Cousin David 2 episodes

The Drew Carey Show 1997 Jack 1 episode

3rd Rock from the Sun 1997–1998 Eddie 2 episodes

Two Guys and a Girl 1999 Career Counsellor 1 episode

Spin City 1998–2000 Paleontologist / Waiter 2 episodes

The West Wing 1999–2002 U.S. Space Commander Bob Engler 2 episodes

Battery Park 2000 Roy Galilean / Ray Giddeon 3 episodes

NYPD Blue 2000 Larry 1 episode

Scrubs 2001–2009 Ted / Lawyer Recurring role, 98 episodes

The Nightmare Room 2002 Mr. Murphy 1 episode

Desperate Housewives 2004–2005 Dr. Albert Goldfine Recurring role, 8 episodes

Malcolm in the Middle 2005 Jim 1 episode

Numb3rs 2009 Group Leader 1 episode

Medium 2010 Danny Watson 1 episode

Cougar Town 2011–2012 Ted Buckland 3 episodes

The Middle 2012–2013 Mr. Walker 3 episodes

Modern Family 2014–2019 Lester / Bobby 2 episodes

Bones 2014 Donald McKeon 1 episode

Shameless 2015 Buddy Diamond 1 episode

Dr. Ken 2016 Gary 1 episode

Happy Together 2018 Gene Johnston 1 episode

American Housewife 2019 Sam Marks 1 episode