Date of Birth: November 14, 1927
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Date of Death: February 15, 1996
Biography
McLean Stevenson, born Edgar McLean Stevenson Jr., was an American actor and comedian best known for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake on the television series “M*A*S*H.” Stevenson was born in Normal, Illinois, and he initially pursued a career in advertising before transitioning to acting. He earned his big break on the TV show “The Doris Day Show,” which eventually led to his iconic role on “M*A*S*H.” Stevenson received critical acclaim for his performance, and his character’s unexpected departure from the show remains one of the most memorable moments in TV history. After leaving “M*A*S*H,” he starred in several other TV shows, though none matched the success of his earlier work. He passed away on February 15, 1996, due to a heart attack.
5 Interesting Facts about McLean Stevenson
1. McLean Stevenson was a cousin of Adlai Stevenson II, the former Governor of Illinois and two-time Democratic presidential candidate.
2. Before becoming an actor, Stevenson served in the United States Navy.
3. He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series for his role in “M*A*S*H.”
4. Stevenson was a guest host on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” multiple times.
5. He starred in his own sitcom, “The McLean Stevenson Show,” after leaving “M*A*S*H,” but it was short-lived.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from McLean Stevenson
1. “I got the boot once because I didn’t follow orders.”
2. “I made a decision to leave M*A*S*H because I felt I could offer more, and it was time to move on.”
3. “Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke.”
4. “Success is a good thing, but it can also be a trap.”
5. “Live life to the fullest, and you’ll never have regrets.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, McLean Stevenson had an estimated net worth of approximately $6 million.
Children
McLean Stevenson had two children: a daughter, Jennifer Stevenson, and a son, Jeff MacGregor.
Relevant Links
1. [McLean Stevenson on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0828980/
2. [McLean Stevenson on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLean_Stevenson
3. [McLean Stevenson Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/mclean-stevenson
5. [McLean Stevenson on TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/mclean-stevenson/bio/163211/
