Clifford David

Biography

Clifford David (June 30, 1928 – November 30, 2017) was an American actor, singer, and coach. His career began in the 1950s, with early live television appearances leading to roles in Broadway musicals. He also played character roles in television series, feature films, and theatre.

Known For

Signs

as Columbia University Professor

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

as Beethoven

The Exorcist III

as Dr. Bruno

Law & Order

as Oswald Jackson

Will & Grace

as Hotel Manager

Murder, She Wrote

as Claude Faragere

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Ralph Kozinski

Charlie's Angels

as Gordon Roclair

Fort Apache, the Bronx

as Dacey

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

as David Boyd