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Ed Bernard, 'Police Woman' & 'The White Shadow' Star, Dies at 86
Actor Ed Bernard, known for his roles in 'Police Woman' and 'The White Shadow', has passed away at the age of 86.
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Ed Bernard, best known for his roles in 'Police Woman' and 'The White Shadow', died on January 23 in Northridge, California, at the age of 86.
News of Bernard's death was confirmed by his son, Edward B. Bernard.
His son described him as a devoted father, a proud grandfather, and a man of deep curiosity; he also highlighted his passion for food, learning, and his strong faith.
News of Bernard's death was confirmed by his son, Edward B. Bernard.
His son described him as a devoted father, a proud grandfather, and a man of deep curiosity; he also highlighted his passion for food, learning, and his strong faith.
Bernard's career began in 1971 with his appearance in Gordon Parks' 'Shaft'.
He continued to collect credits in films like 'The Hot Rock' and 'Across 110th Street' in 1972, before making his television debut in 'Love Story' in 1973.
His trajectory includes roles in emblematic series, consolidating his presence in the entertainment industry.
He continued to collect credits in films like 'The Hot Rock' and 'Across 110th Street' in 1972, before making his television debut in 'Love Story' in 1973.
His trajectory includes roles in emblematic series, consolidating his presence in the entertainment industry.
In 1974, he was cast as Detective Joe Styles on NBC's 'Police Woman', a crime drama that followed undercover Sergeant 'Pepper' Anderson.
He played Styles for all four seasons of the drama, participating in a total of 90 episodes.
'Police Woman' was nominated for seven Emmy Awards during its broadcast, marking a milestone in his career.
He played Styles for all four seasons of the drama, participating in a total of 90 episodes.
'Police Woman' was nominated for seven Emmy Awards during its broadcast, marking a milestone in his career.
In 1978, Bernard joined the cast of Bruce Paltrow's 'The White Shadow', a series about a basketball coach at a high school.
He played Principal Jim Willis in 33 episodes until 1980.
These roles demonstrated his versatility and his ability to play diverse characters.
He played Principal Jim Willis in 33 episodes until 1980.
These roles demonstrated his versatility and his ability to play diverse characters.
Bernard also made appearances in series such as 'Hardcastle and McCormick', 'Life with Lucy', 'Doogie Howser, M.D.', 'ER', and 'Cold Case'.
In addition to his work on screen, Bernard also performed on stage, notably appearing in the 1969 production of 'Five on the Black Hand Side' at the American Place Theatre.
His legacy includes a wide range of works in different formats.
In addition to his work on screen, Bernard also performed on stage, notably appearing in the 1969 production of 'Five on the Black Hand Side' at the American Place Theatre.
His legacy includes a wide range of works in different formats.
Ed Bernard was born in Philadelphia on July 4, 1939.
He is survived by his sons Edward and Mark Sheldon Bernard, as well as his grandchildren Liz, Joshua, Samantha, and Alexandra.
His wife of 44 years, Shirley Mae Bernard, passed away in 2005. According to the family, Bernard will be 'laid to rest at sea' during a private family service.
He is survived by his sons Edward and Mark Sheldon Bernard, as well as his grandchildren Liz, Joshua, Samantha, and Alexandra.
His wife of 44 years, Shirley Mae Bernard, passed away in 2005. According to the family, Bernard will be 'laid to rest at sea' during a private family service.
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