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Thayer David

David Thayer Hersey (March 4, 1927 – July 17, 1978), known professionally as Thayer David, was an American actor. He was best known to television audiences for his roles on the gothic soap opera Dark Shadows (1966–71). His notable film roles included Count Saknussemm in the film Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959), Reverend Silas Pendrake in Little…

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David Thayer Hersey (1927-03-04)March 4, 1927 Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died
July 17, 1978(1978-07-17) (aged 51) New York City, U.S.
Years active
1950–1978

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Thayer David

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related to Early life · 10
Thayer David → Brattle Theater Company, Cambridge, David, Harvard University, His, March, Massachusetts, Medford, Thayer Frye Hersey, With
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Born · 1
Thayer David → David Thayer Hersey (1927-03-04)March 4, 1927 Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died · 1
Thayer David → July 17, 1978(1978-07-17) (aged 51) New York City, U.S.
Spouse · 1
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Years active · 1
Thayer David → 1950–1978

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Thayer DavidYears active1950–19781.00infobox
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Thayer Davidrelated to Early lifeMarch0.60section
Thayer Davidrelated to Early lifeMedford0.60section
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Thayer Davidrelated to Early lifeThayer Frye Hersey0.60section
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