Orson Bean Overview

Born Dallas Burrows in Vermont, Orson Bean began his career with a comedy act before making his Broadway debut in 1954. He made numerous films and TV show appearances, becoming a familiar face on the TV talk shows, making over 200 appearances on The Tonight Show with hosts Jack Paar and Johnny Carson. In later years, he became known to TV viewers as gruff but lovable store keeper Loren Bray on the long-running series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman from 1993 to 1998, reprising his role in the 1999 TV... See All