Paul Sorensen (Andy Bradley) Dies at 82 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 07-22-2008, 06:53 PM

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Character actor Paul Sorensen, who appeared in hundreds of TV shows and feature films, frequently playing a police officer, died July 17 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif. He was 82.

Sorensen had a recurring role on "Dallas" as Andy Bradley, a member of the oil cartel. Other recurring roles included "The Brady Bunch," "My Three Sons" and "Barnaby Jones." He appeared in features including "Escape to Witch Mountain" and "Hang 'em High."

After returning from serving in the Korean war, Sorensen got his start when an agent signed him after seeing him appear in a production of "Born Yesterday." His first TV role came shortly thereafter in 1954 in a series called "Stories of the Century."

He made his mark in TV Westerns including "Rin Tin Tin," "Cheyenne," "Wagon Train," "Have Gun Will Travel," "Gunsmoke," "Rifleman," "The Virginian," "Big Valley" and "High Chaparral."

Some of the other shows he appeared on from the 1950s to the 1980s include "Mary Tyler Moore," "The Rockford Files," "The Mod Squad" and "My Favorite Martian."

Born in Kenosha, Wisc., Sorensen moved to Hollywood in 1945 and attended the Pasadena Playhouse. He graduated in 1947 and was honored several years ago with the Playhouse's lifetime achievement award.

With 24 other Hollywood actors, he founded the Orchard Gables Repertory Theater group, which Time magazine called "an oasis in the heart of Hollywood."

Sorensen and his wife of 45 years, Jacqueline May, went on to run The Original Actors Workshop. After retiring from acting, Sorensen, his wife and their son Christian were all ordained as ministers.

He is survived by a sister, two sons and a grandson.

Stuck In The '70's · 07-22-2008, 07:50 PM

How sad. He was a great character actor. It's too bad he didn't have as big of a role as Jordan and Marilee. R.I.P. Paul.

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 07:56 PM

Great actor. I agree, too bad his role wasn't bigger. He was memorable though.

Zoneboy · 07-22-2008, 08:03 PM

IMDb had him on the list of people that died in 2007 but I never could find a verifiable source so I didn't post it then.

Stuck In The '70's · 07-22-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

IMDb had him on the list of people that died in 2007 but I never could find a verifiable source so I didn't post it then.

When did he die? What year? 2007 or 2008?

Zoneboy · 07-22-2008, 08:13 PM

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When did he die? What year? 2007 or 2008?

As far as I know, 2008. I checked IMDb again and his name was removed from the 2007 list.

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 08:54 PM

Did you find out through DEATH BEEPER?

Speaking of which, I can't get those email notifications anymore because of stupid AOL.

Zoneboy · 07-22-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Did you find out through DEATH BEEPER?

No, variety.com/obituaries

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-23-2008, 02:15 PM

Rest in peace

Stuck In The '70's · 07-23-2008, 05:16 PM

A couple pictures of Paul. The first one is him and Don Starr as Jordan in 1986. That was his last appearance. The second is a picture of all 3 members of the Cartel.

07-22-2008, 06:53 PM	#1
Zoneboy Moderator Forum Veteran R.I.P. STEVE FORREST 1925-2013 Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: Carthage, NC Posts: 22,583	Paul Sorensen (Andy Bradley) Dies at 82 Link Character actor Paul Sorensen, who appeared in hundreds of TV shows and feature films, frequently playing a police officer, died July 17 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif. He was 82. Sorensen had a recurring role on "Dallas" as Andy Bradley, a member of the oil cartel. Other recurring roles included "The Brady Bunch," "My Three Sons" and "Barnaby Jones." He appeared in features including "Escape to Witch Mountain" and "Hang 'em High." After returning from serving in the Korean war, Sorensen got his start when an agent signed him after seeing him appear in a production of "Born Yesterday." His first TV role came shortly thereafter in 1954 in a series called "Stories of the Century." He made his mark in TV Westerns including "Rin Tin Tin," "Cheyenne," "Wagon Train," "Have Gun Will Travel," "Gunsmoke," "Rifleman," "The Virginian," "Big Valley" and "High Chaparral." Some of the other shows he appeared on from the 1950s to the 1980s include "Mary Tyler Moore," "The Rockford Files," "The Mod Squad" and "My Favorite Martian." Born in Kenosha, Wisc., Sorensen moved to Hollywood in 1945 and attended the Pasadena Playhouse. He graduated in 1947 and was honored several years ago with the Playhouse's lifetime achievement award. With 24 other Hollywood actors, he founded the Orchard Gables Repertory Theater group, which Time magazine called "an oasis in the heart of Hollywood." Sorensen and his wife of 45 years, Jacqueline May, went on to run The Original Actors Workshop. After retiring from acting, Sorensen, his wife and their son Christian were all ordained as ministers. He is survived by a sister, two sons and a grandson. __________________ *"It's the way things are. A big tree falls and a new one grows right out of the same ground. Old animals die and young ones take their places. Even people step aside when it's time."* (R.G. Armstrong as the Contractor in The Twilight Zone episode "Nothing in the Dark")

07-22-2008, 07:50 PM	#2
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,773	How sad. He was a great character actor. It's too bad he didn't have as big of a role as Jordan and Marilee. R.I.P. Paul. __________________ Sonny

07-22-2008, 07:56 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal Forum Celebrity LEGAL SPICE ;) Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,548	Great actor. I agree, too bad his role wasn't bigger. He was memorable though. __________________ DALLAS COWBOYS ARE HERE AT TRAINING CAMP!!!

07-23-2008, 02:15 PM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Forum Celebrity Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,398	Rest in peace __________________ Who Dat

07-23-2008, 05:16 PM	#10
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,773	A couple pictures of Paul. The first one is him and Don Starr as Jordan in 1986. That was his last appearance. The second is a picture of all 3 members of the Cartel. Attached Images

07-22-2008, 08:03 PM	#4
Zoneboy Moderator Forum Veteran R.I.P. STEVE FORREST 1925-2013 Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: Carthage, NC Posts: 22,583	IMDb had him on the list of people that died in 2007 but I never could find a verifiable source so I didn't post it then.

07-22-2008, 08:54 PM	#7
Ireneparalegal Forum Celebrity LEGAL SPICE ;) Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,548	Did you find out through DEATH BEEPER? Speaking of which, I can't get those email notifications anymore because of stupid AOL.

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