George Furth

Biography

George Furth (born George Schweinfurth; December 14, 1932 – August 11, 2008) was an American librettist, playwright, and actor.

Career Overview

George Furth has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Tammy with 2 titles. Signature works include Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Tales of Washington Irving, Let's Switch!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

63

Birth Date

1932-12-14 00:00:00

Birth Place

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

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  Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
• 

  Tales of Washington Irving
• 

  Let's Switch!
• 

  For the Use of the Hall
• 

  Tammy and the Millionaire
• 

  Tammy

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

• Tammy (2 titles)
• Cannonball Run Collection (1 titles)
• Oh, God! Collection (1 titles)
• Airport (1 titles)
• Butch Cassidy Series (1 titles)
• Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Collection (1 titles)
• Tammy Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Joyce Van Patten (2 collaborations)
• Debbie Watson (2 collaborations)
• Frank McGrath (2 collaborations)
• Denver Pyle (2 collaborations)
• Donald Woods (2 collaborations)
• Dorothy Green (2 collaborations)
• Paul Newman (1 collaborations)
• Robert Redford (1 collaborations)
• Katharine Ross (1 collaborations)
• Strother Martin (1 collaborations)

Credits

• writing (7 credits)

  • Merrily We Roll Along

    musical

    writing
    2026
  • Merrily We Roll Along

    musical

    writing
    2025
  • Merrily We Roll Along

    writer

    writing
    2013
  • Company

    musical

    writing
    2011
  • Company: A Musical Comedy

    musical

    writing
    2008
  • Company

    musical

    writing
    1996
  • Twigs

    writer

    writing
    1975

• actors (56 credits)

  • Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened...

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Bulworth

    Older Man

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Nanny

    - Freida Needa Man (1996) ... Minister actor actors
    1993
  • Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

    - The First Circle (1994) ... Jedediah Bancroft actor actors

    - The Visitor (1993) ... Jedediah Bancroft actor actors
    1993
  • Wings

    - A Terminal Christmas (1990) ... Frank actor actors
    1990
  • Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

    George Furth

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • L.A. Law

    - Wine Knot (1992) ... Archie Briggs actor actors
    1986
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - The Dead File (1992) ... Jerry Bozell actor actors

    - Dead Letter (1989) ... Fred Owens actor actors

    - No Laughing Murder (1987) ... Farley Pressman actor actors
    1984
  • The Man with Two Brains

    Timon

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Doctor Detroit

    Arthur Skridlow

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Young Doctors in Love

    The Patients - Disgusting Looking Patient

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • MegaForce

    Professor Eggstrum

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • The Cannonball Run

    A.F. Foyt

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • The Scarlett O'Hara War

    George Cukor

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Hooper

    Bidwell

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Oh, God!

    Briggs

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • American Raspberry

    President

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Charlie Cobb: Nice Night for a Hanging

    Conroy

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Airport '77

    Gerald Lucas

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Norman... Is That You?

    Mr. Sukara

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Shampoo

    Mr. Pettis

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Let's Switch!

    Sidney King

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • For the Use of the Hall

    Martin

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Blazing Saddles

    Van Johnson

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Happy Days

    - Goin' to Chicago (1975) ... Mr. Pinney actor actors
    1974
  • Little House on the Prairie

    - The Talking Machine (1976) ... Hannibal Godfrey actor actors
    1974
  • What Are Best Friends For?

    Barry Chambers

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • The Third Girl from the Left

    Zimmy

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?

    Fletcher

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • All in the Family

    - Mike Faces Life (1975) ... Whitney Fitzroy IV actor actors

    - Oh, My Aching Back (aka Archie's Aching Back) (1971) ... Whitney Fitzroy IV actor actors
    1971
  • Tales of Washington Irving

    Ichabod Crane (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Original Cast Album: Company

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Night Gallery

    - Room with a View / The Little Black Bag / The Nature of the Enemy (1970) ... Gillings (segment "The Little Black Bag") actor actors
    1970
  • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

    Woodcock

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Love, American Style

    - Love and the Well-Groomed Bride (1971) ... George actor actors

    - Love and the Intruder (1970) ... Phil actor actors
    1969
  • The Boston Strangler

    Lyonel Brumley

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • What's So Bad About Feeling Good?

    Murgatroyd

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • P.J.

    Sonny Silene

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life

    Roger

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Nobody's Perfect

    Hamner

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Adam-12

    - Log 056: Vice Versa (1971) ... Tyler Finch actor actors
    1968
  • Games

    Terry

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Tammy and the Millionaire

    Dwayne Whitt

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • The Cool Ones

    Howie

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Fame Is the Name of the Game

    Morgue Attendant

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • That Girl

    - Stag Party (1971) ... actor actors
    1966
  • Batman

    - Dizzoner the Penguin (1966) ... Gallus actor actors

    - Hizzonner the Penguin (1966) ... Gallus actor actors
    1966
  • The Monkees

    - A Coffin Too Frequent (1967) ... Henry actor actors

    - One Man Shy (Peter and the Debutante) (1966) ... Ronnie actor actors
    1966
  • A Rage to Live

    Paul Rutherford

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • Tammy

    Dwayne Whitt

    actor

    actors

    - Uncle Lucius, the Business Man (1966) ... Dwayne Whitt actor actors

    - Uncle Lucius Returns (1966) ... Dwayne Whitt actor actors

    - The Cinemazation of Tammy Tarleton (1966) ... Dwayne Whitt actor actors

    - Tammy Goes to Paris (1966) ... Dwayne Whitt actor actors

    - Larnin' Works Wonders (1966) ... Dwayne Whitt actor actors
    1965
  • A Very Special Favor

    Pete

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • Green Acres

    - The Ex-Secretary (1971) ... actor actors
    1965
  • I Dream of Jeannie

    - Blackmail Order Bride (1969) ... Farnum actor actors
    1965
  • The New Interns

    Dr. Phil Osterman

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • The Best Man

    Tom

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

    - Beast in View (1964) ... Jack Terola actor actors

    - Nothing Ever Happens in Linvale (1963) ... Charlie actor actors
    1962