Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan (November 13, 1932 – September 26, 2000) was an American character actor known for his roles in the sitcoms Soap (1977–1981) and Empty Nest (1988–1995). He won two Emmy Awards (1980 and 1989) and one Golden Globe Award (1989). Mulligan was born in New York City and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He studied to become a playwright at Columbia University and made his debut on Broadway in 1960. Mulligan had a successful career in theater, including roles in A Thousand Clowns and Never Too Late. He also appeared in the 1963 film Love with the Proper Stranger. Mulligan was the younger brother of film director Robert Mulligan.