Henderson Forsythe

Biography

Date of Birth 11 September 1917, Macon, Missouri, USA Date of Death 17 April 2006, Williamsburg Landing, Virginia, USA Height 6' 1" (1.85 m) Mini Biography Misouri-born (Macon) Henderson Forsythe was a respected stage actor on Broadway, and was also known for his 30-year run as "Dr. David Stewart" on the iconic soap opera "As the World Turns" (1956). He won a Tony Award in 1979 for his work in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and later played the role again in London's West End. He didn't appear in too many films--only about 10 over a 25-year period--preferring to devote most of his time to stage and television work. He died in Williamsburg Landing, Virginia, in 2006 at age 88. IMDb Mini Biography By: frankfob2@yahoo.com Spouse Dorothea Maria Carlson (26 May 1942 - 17 April 2006) (his death) 2 children Trivia Best known for his three-decade-long role as Dr. David Stewart role on the long-running "As the World Turns" (1956). Studied theater at the University of Iowa. Served as Army captain during World War II.