John Bliss

Bliss" and offered him food on the set of Intolerable Cruelty, in which they both appeared. Bliss played Mr. Pickering in the TV series Andy Richter Controls the Universe. He guest starred as a character called Emile in an episode of TV series Get Smart called Bronzefinger. Bliss was born to acting parents in Peoria, Illinois, but moved from time to time (Florida, New York, Europe). When he was a child, acting on the stage with his parents, they rarely told others of their true profession of acting, because it was "looked down upon in those days." In the 1950s, Bliss appeared on Studio One, Playhouse 90 and Kraft Theater Bliss died on February 28, 2008, from complications of aortic aneurysm. He was 77.

• Name — John Bliss • Born — October 8, 1930 • Birthplace — Peoria, Illinois, U.S. • Died — 28 February 2008 • Place of death — Glendale, California, U.S. • Other Names — Johnny Bliss • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1957–2007

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1957 — A Face in the Crowd — Barefoot Baritone — Uncredited • 1962 — The Miracle Worker — Admissions Officer — Uncredited • 1964 — Vengeance — Deputy Sam • 1965 — Angel's Flight — Sergeant • 1968 — Invitation to Ruin — Lt. Harris • 1969 — The Scavengers — Captain Steve Harris • 1971 — Chain Gang Women — Prison Guard • 1972 — The Thing with Two Heads — Donald • 1975 — The Invitation — Harris • 1976 — Dixie Dynamite — Mortician • 1986 — Mutilations — Oliver Matson • 2003 — Intolerable Cruelty — Mr. MacKinnon • 2004 — Imaginary Heroes — Murph • 2005 — IOWA — Pastor Krause • 2006 — Art School Confidential — Vince's Grandpa • 2006–2007 — Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide — Irving Pal • 2007 — Out of Jimmy's Head — Gramps — Final role