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St. Elsewhere Stars: Then and Now
17 Jun
Summary
- William Daniels earned Emmy awards for his role as Dr. Craig.
- Denzel Washington's career launched with St. Elsewhere before Oscar wins.
- Christina Pickles tackled groundbreaking storylines as Nurse Rosenthal.
The acclaimed medical drama St. Elsewhere served as a significant launchpad for numerous acting careers, showcasing a cast that would go on to achieve considerable fame. William Daniels, who played the brilliant but arrogant Dr. Craig, garnered five Emmy nominations and two wins for his performance.
Denzel Washington's early role as the focused Dr. Chandler on the series preceded his remarkable film career, which includes multiple Academy Awards. Ed Begley Jr. also saw his career elevate as the bumbling Dr. Ehrlich, earning multiple Emmy nominations.
Other cast members like Christina Pickles, who portrayed Nurse Rosenthal, are remembered for tackling important storylines, including one of television's earliest depictions of breast cancer. David Morse, known for his compassionate roles, and Mark Harmon, who had a boundary-pushing storyline as Dr. Caldwell, also gained significant recognition from the show.
Howie Mandel provided comic relief as Dr. Fiscus before becoming a household name in game shows and children's programming. Norman Lloyd, a veteran actor and director, played Dr. Auschlander for the entire series run, extending a career that began in the early 20th century. Eric Laneuville transitioned from acting to directing acclaimed episodes of many television shows.
