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Emergency! Star Randolph Mantooth Dead at 80
11 Jul
Summary
- Actor Randolph Mantooth, famed as Johnny Gage, passed away at 80.
- He died Thursday, July 9, at a hospice in Ventura, California.
- Mantooth's career spanned decades, including soap operas and films.
Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as Johnny Gage in the NBC series "Emergency!," has died at the age of 80. The actor passed away on Thursday, July 9, at a hospice in Ventura, California. His brother, Donald Mantooth, confirmed that the actor had been ill for several years.
Mantooth's acting journey began in school plays after his family settled in the Santa Barbara area. Following studies at Santa Barbara City College, he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. A notable stage performance led to a contract with Universal, initiating his professional acting career.
Before "Emergency!," Mantooth appeared in shows like "Adam-12" and "Marcus Welby, M.D." His role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on "Emergency!," which aired for five seasons, introduced millions to the world of emergency medical services. He continued to work steadily after the show, appearing in various sitcoms, miniseries, daytime dramas such as "Loving" and "General Hospital," and several films.
