John Randolph (1915 - 2004)
Film Deaths[]
- Seconds (1966) [Arthur Hamilton]: While in the “transformed” (through plastic surgery) state of Rock Hudson, he is killed by the doctors of the mysterious ‘rejuvenation’ company, the movie ends with him being wheeled into the operating room after being given last rites. (Note: since Rock and John are both playing the same character (who’s changed through plastic surgery), I'm listing it for both of them.)
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) [Commission Chairman]: Dies off-screen at some point between Escape from the Planet of the Apes and this film. He is shown only in a recorded-video message.
TV Deaths[]
- Family Ties: Remembrances of Things Past (1985) [Jake Keaton]: Although he does not appear in this episode, it is revealed that he passed away.
- Married... with Children: Al Bundy, Shoe Dick (1991) [Col. Van Pelt]: Stabbed in the back (off-camera) by Traci Lords in John's mansion, after Traci turns out the lights. His body is seen when the lights come back on (initially appearing as if Ed O'Neill killed him), and we learn the truth when Ed surmises what happened. later it's purified as dream of Ed (played for comic effect).
- Roseanne: Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1993) [Al Harris]: Died of natural causes; we learn of his death when his daughters (Roseanne Barr and Laurie Metcalf) are informed of it.