Ron Harper, whose career in TV spanned several decades with roles in Generations, Planet of the Apes, Land of the Lost and Another World, died March 21 of natural causes in West Hills, CA. He was 91.
His death was confirmed by his daughter, Nicole Longeuay, to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Pennsylvania-born actor studies at Princeton and served in the U.S. Navy before returning to New York City to serve as Paul Newman’s understudy in Sweet Bird of Youth on Broadway. He later moved to Los Angeles to kick off a career in television, starting with a 1960 role in NBC’s Tales of Wells Fargo before booking spots in shows like Wagon Train, Shotgun Slade and 87th Precinct, in which he played Det. Bert Kling for multiple episodes.
Other regular gigs on the small screen included a run on Garrison’s Gorillas, as well as Where the Heart Is and Planet of the Apes.
His death was confirmed by his daughter, Nicole Longeuay, to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Pennsylvania-born actor studies at Princeton and served in the U.S. Navy before returning to New York City to serve as Paul Newman’s understudy in Sweet Bird of Youth on Broadway. He later moved to Los Angeles to kick off a career in television, starting with a 1960 role in NBC’s Tales of Wells Fargo before booking spots in shows like Wagon Train, Shotgun Slade and 87th Precinct, in which he played Det. Bert Kling for multiple episodes.
Other regular gigs on the small screen included a run on Garrison’s Gorillas, as well as Where the Heart Is and Planet of the Apes.
- 3/25/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Ron Harper, an actor best known for short-lived TV series like Land of the Lost and Planet of the Apes, has died. He was 91.
Harper died Thursday of natural causes at his home. His daughter, Nicole Longeuay, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Harper died Thursday of natural causes at his home. His daughter, Nicole Longeuay, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter.
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- 3/25/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Ron Harper, who starred in iconic science-fiction series like Planet of the Apes and Land of the Lost, has died at 91. His daughter, Nicole Longeuay, says her father died of natural causes at his home in West Hills on Thursday.
Ron Harper, with his golden hair, piercing eyes, and suave demeanor, was an understudy for Paul Newman on Broadway before playing notable roles like Alan Virdon in the Planet of the Apes series, Uncle Jack in Land of the Lost, and Peter Whitmore in the TV series Generations. Before striking it rich with roles that would increase his star power, Harper appeared in four series that never got a second season, including 87th Precinct, Wendy and Me, The Jean Arthur Show, and Garrison’s Gorillas.
Thankfully, Planet of the Apes helped put Harper on executive’s watch lists. While Planet of the Apes didn’t last long on the air, Harper...
Ron Harper, with his golden hair, piercing eyes, and suave demeanor, was an understudy for Paul Newman on Broadway before playing notable roles like Alan Virdon in the Planet of the Apes series, Uncle Jack in Land of the Lost, and Peter Whitmore in the TV series Generations. Before striking it rich with roles that would increase his star power, Harper appeared in four series that never got a second season, including 87th Precinct, Wendy and Me, The Jean Arthur Show, and Garrison’s Gorillas.
Thankfully, Planet of the Apes helped put Harper on executive’s watch lists. While Planet of the Apes didn’t last long on the air, Harper...
- 3/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Energy Australia has released a campaign to show how people can be more energy efficient by using its services.
The campaign, created by Leo Burnett Sydney, follows the rebrand of Energy Australia from TRUenergy in August.
The campaign is running across TV, online, print, outdoor and in cinemas.
It is the second campaign for the rebranded client by Burnett, which also created Energy Australia’s new logo and brand identity.
Credits for Fridge and Treadmill
Client: EnergyAustralia
Agency: Leo Burnett, Sydney
Andy Dilallo, Chief Creative Officer
Iggy Rodriguez, Creative Group Head/Writer
Justin Carew, Creative Group Head/Art Director
Jason Young, Designer
Tc Miles, Strategy Director
Margot Fitzpatrick, Executive Producer Broadcast
Wendy Gilles, TV Producer
Paul Everson, Group Business Director
Libby Weston-Webb, Senior Business Director
Neil Duncan, Snr Business Manager
Harold Einstein, Director
Station Film, Production Company
Production Producer, Eric Liney
Production Facilitation, Curious Film
The Mill NYC, Post
Simon Lister,...
The campaign, created by Leo Burnett Sydney, follows the rebrand of Energy Australia from TRUenergy in August.
The campaign is running across TV, online, print, outdoor and in cinemas.
It is the second campaign for the rebranded client by Burnett, which also created Energy Australia’s new logo and brand identity.
Credits for Fridge and Treadmill
Client: EnergyAustralia
Agency: Leo Burnett, Sydney
Andy Dilallo, Chief Creative Officer
Iggy Rodriguez, Creative Group Head/Writer
Justin Carew, Creative Group Head/Art Director
Jason Young, Designer
Tc Miles, Strategy Director
Margot Fitzpatrick, Executive Producer Broadcast
Wendy Gilles, TV Producer
Paul Everson, Group Business Director
Libby Weston-Webb, Senior Business Director
Neil Duncan, Snr Business Manager
Harold Einstein, Director
Station Film, Production Company
Production Producer, Eric Liney
Production Facilitation, Curious Film
The Mill NYC, Post
Simon Lister,...
- 10/29/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Leo Burnett Sydney has launched a new ad for Diageo’s Bundaberg Original Rum that celebrates the brand’s history in Australia.
The ad tells the story of a group of sugar millers who come up with a solution to the molasses surplus in Australia in 1885.
A series of 15, 30 and 60-second Tvc ads will air nationally from 21 October on free-to-air and Foxtel channels. The campaign will screen in cinemas nationally and will be live across all channels until the end of the year.
Matt Bruhn, marketing director Diageo Australia, said: “Bundaberg Original Rum has a long and proud history, coming to life in unlikely circumstances amidst an oversupply of molasses in 1885. We wanted to take consumers back to that time and celebrate the ingenious story of this iconic Aussie brand in a cheeky, Australian way.”
Credits:
Client: Diageo Australia
Marketing Director: Matt Bruhn
Marketing Manager, Bundaberg Rum: Andrew Oughton
Brand Manager,...
The ad tells the story of a group of sugar millers who come up with a solution to the molasses surplus in Australia in 1885.
A series of 15, 30 and 60-second Tvc ads will air nationally from 21 October on free-to-air and Foxtel channels. The campaign will screen in cinemas nationally and will be live across all channels until the end of the year.
Matt Bruhn, marketing director Diageo Australia, said: “Bundaberg Original Rum has a long and proud history, coming to life in unlikely circumstances amidst an oversupply of molasses in 1885. We wanted to take consumers back to that time and celebrate the ingenious story of this iconic Aussie brand in a cheeky, Australian way.”
Credits:
Client: Diageo Australia
Marketing Director: Matt Bruhn
Marketing Manager, Bundaberg Rum: Andrew Oughton
Brand Manager,...
- 10/2/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
The Australian Screen Editors’ (Ase) Guild has announced its nominees for the 2011 Ellie Awards.
Across seven categories, the Ase Guild recognises achievements in editing across feature film, television, documentary, music videos, commercials and short films.
Blame, Mad Bastards, Oranges and Sunshine and Tomorrow When the War Began, are all up for an award. So to is East West 101, Jandamarra’s War, Spirited, short film Something Fishy, Carlton Draught’s Slo Mo ad and Tim and Jean’s music video for Don’t Stop.
The awards are nicknamed the Ellies after the bronzed elephant statues.
Actor Rob Carlton (Underbelly, Paper Giants) is to host the night. Carlton said he feels the pressure to nail the night: “If you’re an actor, hosting the Awards night for the Screen Editors is a high-stakes business. Get it right and I’m assured lots of smouldering close-ups. Get it wrong and all you...
Across seven categories, the Ase Guild recognises achievements in editing across feature film, television, documentary, music videos, commercials and short films.
Blame, Mad Bastards, Oranges and Sunshine and Tomorrow When the War Began, are all up for an award. So to is East West 101, Jandamarra’s War, Spirited, short film Something Fishy, Carlton Draught’s Slo Mo ad and Tim and Jean’s music video for Don’t Stop.
The awards are nicknamed the Ellies after the bronzed elephant statues.
Actor Rob Carlton (Underbelly, Paper Giants) is to host the night. Carlton said he feels the pressure to nail the night: “If you’re an actor, hosting the Awards night for the Screen Editors is a high-stakes business. Get it right and I’m assured lots of smouldering close-ups. Get it wrong and all you...
- 11/8/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Dany Cooper has won the Best Editing category at the Australian Screen Editors Awards, for her work on Beneath Hill 60.
The television drama award went to James Manche for Packed to the Rafters (episode 44), while the documentary trophy was for Andrew Arestides for My Asian Heart.The “Ellies” were held in Sydney over the weekend, hosted by Andrea Lang. The keynote speech was in charge of director Peter Andrikidis, who said editors are “the most important creative collaborators for a director in TV drama, and it is time their contribution was recognised by the AFI Awards”.
During the ceremony, Harriet Clutterbuck, Scott Gray, Michael J Hagan and Lindi Harrison were added to the list of Ase Accredited Members.
The winners of the 2010 Australian Screen Editors Awards are:
Avid Award for Best Editing in a Feature Film – Dany Cooper Ase for Beneath Hill 60
The Lab Award for Best Editing...
The television drama award went to James Manche for Packed to the Rafters (episode 44), while the documentary trophy was for Andrew Arestides for My Asian Heart.The “Ellies” were held in Sydney over the weekend, hosted by Andrea Lang. The keynote speech was in charge of director Peter Andrikidis, who said editors are “the most important creative collaborators for a director in TV drama, and it is time their contribution was recognised by the AFI Awards”.
During the ceremony, Harriet Clutterbuck, Scott Gray, Michael J Hagan and Lindi Harrison were added to the list of Ase Accredited Members.
The winners of the 2010 Australian Screen Editors Awards are:
Avid Award for Best Editing in a Feature Film – Dany Cooper Ase for Beneath Hill 60
The Lab Award for Best Editing...
- 12/19/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
The Australian Screen Editors Guild has nominated Animal Kingdom, Bright Star and Beneath Hill 60 for Best Editing in a Feature, alongside 2009 releases Balibo and – surprisingly – Coffin Rock.
This is the first and only award nomination the David Lightfoot production has received since its release in November 2009.
The TV drama category sees the telemovie A Model Daughter competing against All Saints, Packed to the Rafters and Wilfred.
The nominees are:
Avid Award for Best Editing in a Feature Film
Animal Kingdom – Luke Doolan
Balibo - Nick Meyers Ase
Beneath Hill 60 – Dany Cooper Ase
Bright Star – Alexandre de Franceschi Ase
Coffin Rock - Adrian Rostirolla
The Lab Award for Best Editing in a Television Drama
A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne – Deborah Peart
All Saints, Episode 478 – Nicholas Holmes Ase
Packed to the Rafters, Episode 44 – James Manche Ase
Wilfred Series 2, Episode 8 – Richard Hamer
Best Editing in a Documentary
Catching Cancer...
This is the first and only award nomination the David Lightfoot production has received since its release in November 2009.
The TV drama category sees the telemovie A Model Daughter competing against All Saints, Packed to the Rafters and Wilfred.
The nominees are:
Avid Award for Best Editing in a Feature Film
Animal Kingdom – Luke Doolan
Balibo - Nick Meyers Ase
Beneath Hill 60 – Dany Cooper Ase
Bright Star – Alexandre de Franceschi Ase
Coffin Rock - Adrian Rostirolla
The Lab Award for Best Editing in a Television Drama
A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne – Deborah Peart
All Saints, Episode 478 – Nicholas Holmes Ase
Packed to the Rafters, Episode 44 – James Manche Ase
Wilfred Series 2, Episode 8 – Richard Hamer
Best Editing in a Documentary
Catching Cancer...
- 11/18/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
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