What is larry linville?

Larry Linville was an American actor best known for his role as Major Frank Burns on the hit television series "MAS*H." Born on September 29, 1939, in Ojai, California, Linville developed an interest in acting at a young age. He studied engineering at the University of Colorado but later pursued drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Linville's career spanned stage, film, and television, but his portrayal of Major Frank Burns, a sniveling, incompetent army surgeon, brought him widespread recognition. He played this memorable character during the first five seasons of "MAS*H" from 1972 to 1977. His character was known for being the foil to Hawkeye Pierce and B.J. Hunnicutt, often providing comic relief with his bumbling attempts at authority and his hypocritical moralizing.

After leaving "MAS*H," Linville continued to work in television, appearing in various guest roles on series such as "The Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," and "Murder, She Wrote." He also performed in theater and appeared in several films.

Linville was married five times throughout his life. He passed away on April 10, 2000, in New York City from pneumonia related to cancer surgery. Despite his extensive career, he is most fondly remembered for his work on "MAS*H," which remains a classic piece of television history.