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Dick Sargent

Dick Sargent (born 1930, in Carmel, California - 1994 in Los Angeles, California) was an American actor probably best remembered as the second Darrin Stephens on the hit television show Bewitched, although Sargent had been appearing in films since his debut in 1956.

When Dick York was forced to leave the Bewitched series due to health problems, Sargent stepped into the role. He'd first been offered the role in 1964 but was under contract to Universal Studios and unable to accept it. By 1969, however, he was free and played Darrin until the show ended in 1972. Sargent continued to work regularly in film and made numerous guest appearance on various TV shows. In the mid-eighties, he played the role of Richard Preston, the widowed father, in the syndicated sitcom Down to Earth. It was the second time that Sargent replaced a previous actor in a role.

Later in life, he came out as a gay man and championed gay rights issues. He and his former co-star Elizabeth Montgomery, who had remained a good friend, were Grand Marshals at the Los Angeles Gay Pride day.

He died not long after in Los Angeles from prostate cancer on July 8, 1994 at the age of 64. Montgomery died less than a year later of cancer at the age of 62.


Note: This profile was written in or before 2005.

Dick Sargent Facts

Birth NameRichard Cox
OccupationActor
BirthdayApril 19, 1930
SignAries
BirthplaceCarmel, California, USA
Date of deathJuly 8, 1994 (Los Angele, California, USA, age 64)
Height6' 1½" (1m87)  How tall is Dick Sargent compared to you?

Selected Filmography

Teen Witch
Bewitched
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Totally Awesome 80s Double Feature: Teen Witch / The Heavenly Kid
Don Knotts Reluctant Hero Pack
That Touch of Mink
Kirk Douglas: The Centennial Collection
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