‘Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea’s’ David Hedison dies

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“Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” David Hedison’s Lee Crane was the good-looking, tough counterpart to Richard Basehart’s Admiral Harriman Nelson. He died July 18 and was 92.

On Irwin Allen’s submarine series, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, David Hedison’s Lee Crane was the good-looking, tough counterpart to Richard Basehart’s Admiral Harriman Nelson.

From 1964 – 1968, when Allen owned the airwaves with Lost in Space, Time Tunnel, Land of the Giants, and Voyage, you could count on Hedison to come through when a spy or monster attacked the Seaview submarine.

We now have to say good-bye to the handsome actor as The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Hedison has died at age 92.

He was born Al David Hedison on May 20, 1927, in Providence, Rhode Island.

Hedison discovered a love for acting while attending Brown University, where he appeared in theater. He then went onto study The Meisner Method at The Neighborhood Playhouse and studied under Lee Strasberg at The Actors Studio.

He appeared in-off Broadway productions by Clifford Odets and Christopher Fry, among others, and made his big-screen debut in the World War II naval drama The Enemy Below (1957), starring Robert Mitchum.

After signing a contract at Twentieth Century Fox, Hedison, who shortened his name to David, made the line, “Help me” infamous as he starred in the sci-fi horror film, The Fly (1958). He would appear in Son of Robin Hood in 1958.

But it was the role of Captain Lee Crane on the ABC series, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea that made Hedison a household name.

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Hedison would appear with two different James Bonds as the actor portrayed CIA operative Felix Leiter in the James Bond films Live and Let Die (1973) and License to Kill (1989).

Here is a fun (And very true) tribute video to Hedison. It covers his many roles, which includes a certain prop.

“Even in our deep sadness, we are comforted by the memory of our wonderful father,” his family said in a statement. “He loved us all dearly and expressed that love every day. He was adored by so many, all of whom benefited from his warm and generous heart. Our dad brought joy and humor wherever he went and did so with great style.”

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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“Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” David Hedison’s Lee Crane was the good-looking, tough counterpart to Richard Basehart’s Admiral Harriman Nelson. He died July 18 and was 92.

On Irwin Allen’s submarine series, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, David Hedison’s Lee Crane was the good-looking, tough counterpart to Richard Basehart’s Admiral Harriman Nelson.

From 1964 – 1968, when Allen owned the airwaves with Lost in Space, Time Tunnel, Land of the Giants, and Voyage, you could count on Hedison to come through when a spy or monster attacked the Seaview submarine.

We now have to say good-bye to the handsome actor as The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Hedison has died at age 92.

He was born Al David Hedison on May 20, 1927, in Providence, Rhode Island.

Hedison discovered a love for acting while attending Brown University, where he appeared in theater. He then went onto study The Meisner Method at The Neighborhood Playhouse and studied under Lee Strasberg at The Actors Studio.

He appeared in-off Broadway productions by Clifford Odets and Christopher Fry, among others, and made his big-screen debut in the World War II naval drama The Enemy Below (1957), starring Robert Mitchum.

After signing a contract at Twentieth Century Fox, Hedison, who shortened his name to David, made the line, “Help me” infamous as he starred in the sci-fi horror film, The Fly (1958). He would appear in Son of Robin Hood in 1958.

But it was the role of Captain Lee Crane on the ABC series, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea that made Hedison a household name.

ALSO READ: Denise Nickerson, star of ‘Willy Wonka’ dies at 62

Hedison would appear with two different James Bonds as the actor portrayed CIA operative Felix Leiter in the James Bond films Live and Let Die (1973) and License to Kill (1989).

Here is a fun (And very true) tribute video to Hedison. It covers his many roles, which includes a certain prop.

“Even in our deep sadness, we are comforted by the memory of our wonderful father,” his family said in a statement. “He loved us all dearly and expressed that love every day. He was adored by so many, all of whom benefited from his warm and generous heart. Our dad brought joy and humor wherever he went and did so with great style.”

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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