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- Birth nameIgnatius Wolfington
- Iggie Wolfington was born on October 14, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for 1941 (1979), The Rockford Files (1974) and Kraft Theatre (1947). He was married to Lynn Wood. He died on September 30, 2004 in Studio City, California, USA.
- SpouseLynn Wood(1972 - September 30, 2004) (his death)
- As the longtime West Coast representative of the New York-based Actors' Fund of America, Wolfington helped thousands of actors in need of financial, medical and other assistance.
- Served in the Army in World War II and received a Purple Heart and Silver Star and a battlefield commission as second lieutenant.
- In 1958, he created the role of Marcellus Washburn, the accomplice and best friend of Harold Hill in original production of "The Music Man." He was nominated for a Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) Tony Award for his performance.
- In 1958, he created the role of Marcellus Washburn, the accomplice and best friend of Harold Hill in original production of The Music Man. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance.
- As an actor, he first won acclaim in the 1952 Broadway production of "Mrs. McThing," starring 'Helen Hayes'.
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