With his unusual gaunt features and intense expression, William Lanteau made a career out of playing eccentrics and character roles. His role as town leader Chester Wanamaker on the Newhart show was the most visible part in a career of more than 30 years on stage, screen, and television.
Lanteau's theatrical credits included productions of The Matchmaker, What Every Woman Knows, Mrs. McThing, The...
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