Randolph Mantooth

Randolph Mantooth (born Randy DeRoy Mantooth, September 19, 1945) is an American actor known for his work in television, documentaries, theater, and film spanning over 50 years. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and was discovered by a Universal Studios talent agent while performing in the play Philadelphia, Here I Come in New York. Mantooth signed with Universal and moved to California where he appeared in various dramatic series such as Adam-12 (1968), Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969), McCloud (1970), and Alias Smith and Jones (1971). He gained popularity for his role as paramedic John Gage in the 1970s medical drama Emergency!. Mantooth also serves as a spokesperson for the International Association of Firefighters [IAFF] and the International Association of Fire Chiefs [IAFC] for firefighter health and safety.