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Dan Resin | |
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| Born | (1931-02-22)February 22, 1931 |
| Died | July 31, 2010(2010-07-31) (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Actor |
Dan Resin (February 22, 1931 – July 31, 2010) was an Americanactor.
Resin was born inSouth Bend, Indiana. He was three years old when his parents divorced. Resin met his future wife in the seventh grade. He graduated fromIndiana University Bloomington in 1954. While at Indiana University, Resin became a member of the Alpha Iota Chapter of theTheta Chi fraternity. Shortly after graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army and served inFort Monmouth, New Jersey. After his discharge, he finished college atColumbia University inNew York City.[citation needed]
He worked an assortment of jobs from singer to Master of Ceremonies at theRoxy Theater and later,Radio City Music Hall.[citation needed]
Dan played many roles on Broadway such as Freddie Eynsford-Hill inMy Fair Lady (1956). Resin appeared in the original off-Broadway production ofOnce Upon a Mattress, and continued with the show when it made a successful move to Broadway. His stage productions includeDon't Drink the Water,On a Clear Day You Can See Forever,Fade Out - Fade In, andYoung Abe Lincoln.
Resin is most famous for his movie role[citation needed] as Dr. Beeper in thecomedy filmCaddyshack (1980). His other movie roles includedWise Guys,The Sunshine Boys,The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover,The Happy Hooker (1975) and other films. Resin played the role of a youngRichard Nixon in the 1972 parody film,Richard.
His television career included aCBS show,On Our Own; the soap operaEdge of Night;Lovers and Friends;David Frost Review; and anNBC show,Go USA. He made appearances on the kids showCaptain Kangaroo, and was featured in the 1978 syndicated comedyMadhouse Brigade.
Resin may be best remembered by the public for his roles in TV commercials, such as the dapper-cladTy-D-Bol man.[1]
In the 1970s and 1980s, he was doing as many as two and three commercials a week. During one televisedSuper Bowl, he had two starring commercials air back to back, a feat unequaled by any actor.
Other acting roles includeMusic Box,The Man With One Red Shoe,Deadhead Miles,If Ever I See You Again,Remember WENN,Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again,That's Adequate,Soggy Bottom USA,God Told Me To,Crazy Joe,Hail, andNew York Undercover.
After semi-retirement from acting, he became anextraordinary minister of Holy Communion.
Resin and his wife, Margaret, lived inUnion City, New Jersey, before moving toWeehawken and ultimately,Secaucus. He and his wife had three daughters, Elizabeth, Maryanne, and Alexandra.[2]
Resin died from complications ofParkinson's disease on July 31, 2010, aged 79. He was survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret, and their daughters.[1][2][3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1975 | Hail | The President | |
| 1972 | Richard | Young Richard | |
| 1973 | Deadhead Miles | Brickyard Foreman | |
| 1974 | Crazy Joe | FBI Agent | Uncredited |
| 1975 | The Happy Hooker | The Senator with Chris | |
| 1975 | The Sunshine Boys | Mr. Ferranti, Actor's Fund Home Director | |
| 1976 | God Told Me To | Wall Street Executive | |
| 1977 | The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover | President's Advisor | |
| 1977 | For Liberty and Union | John Carlile | |
| 1978 | If Ever I See You Again | Account Supervisor | |
| 1980 | Caddyshack | Dr. Beeper | |
| 1981 | Soggy Bottom USA | Rogers | |
| 1985 | The Man With One Red Shoe | Man in Car | |
| 1986 | Wise Guys | Maitre d' | |
| 1989 | That's Adequate | Doctor |
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