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Star Trek Actor John Wheeler Dies at 95
24 Feb
Summary
- John Wheeler, known for Star Trek and Broadway, passed away.
- He famously appeared in a memorable McDonald's commercial.
- Wheeler died February 6 at his California home at 95.
John Wheeler, a versatile actor with a career spanning Broadway, television, and commercials, died on February 6 at his home in Claremont, California. He was 95 years old.
Wheeler was widely recognized for his role as Ambassador Gav in the Star Trek episode "Journey to Babel." He also had a recurring role on The Dukes of Hazzard and portrayed William Frawley in the telefilm Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter.
His theatrical career included appearances in five Broadway musicals. Additionally, Wheeler showcased his strong tenor voice in a famous 1971 McDonald's commercial and was part of the Grammy-winning Belafonte Singers. He was married to Helen Wheeler until her death in 2013.
