Actor Robert Donner, 75

Posted: Tuesday, June 13th, 2006 9:23 am

Robert Donner, a comedian and character actor known for his roles in TV’s “Mork and Mindy” and “The Waltons” and movies including “Cool Hand Luke,” has died. He was 75.

Donner died on June 8 at his Sherman Oaks home of a heart attack, according to his former agent, Michael Belson.

Donner played Exidor on “Mork and Mindy” and Yancy Tucker on “The Waltons.” …

In addition to “Cool Hand Luke,” his film credits included “Bite the Bullet,” “Vanishing Point” and John Wayne westerns including “El Dorado” and “Chisum.” … Read full obituary