About
Symonds was born in Bristow, Oklahoma, the son of Nellie (née Barry) and Walter Stout Symonds. He married Elizabeth Janel Kaderli in 1952 and had three children; Victoria, Barry, and Rebecca. He and Janel divorced in 1969. He was married to actress Priscilla Pointer from 1980 until his death and was the step-father of actress Amy Irving and her siblings, David and Katie. He was the father of Vicki Morrison, Barry Symonds, and Becca Wooldridge. He died on the morning of August 23, 2007, aged 80, from complications of prostate cancer.
Known for
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
ERSeries • 1994
M*A*S*HSeries • 1972
CheersSeries • 1982
Quantum LeapSeries • 1989
Cold CaseSeries • 2003
Knots LandingSeries • 1979
AirwolfSeries • 1984
The Rockford FilesSeries • 1974
DynastySeries • 1981
MannixSeries • 1967
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
Knight RiderSeries • 1982
Charlie's AngelsSeries • 1976
Quincy, M.E.Series • 1976
St. ElsewhereSeries • 1982
The Six Million Dollar ManSeries • 1974
Police WomanSeries • 1974
Jake and the FatmanSeries • 1987
Catch Me If You CanMovie • 2002
The ExorcistMovie • 1973
thirtysomethingSeries • 1987
BarettaSeries • 1975
Police StorySeries • 1973