'Family Matters' Star Barry Jenner Passes Away at Age 75

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Barry Jenner, who appeared in such TV shows as FAMILY MATTERS and DALLAS, passed away on Monday, August 8th at the age of 75. The actor died of acute myeloid leukemia at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Jenner began his career appearing as Tony Cooper on Somerset (1974-76) and as Evan Webster on Another World (1976-77). In 1981, he appeared in several episodes of Knots Landing as Jeff Cunningham, ex-husband of the Donna Mills character, Abby Cunningham. He later had a recurring role as Dr. Jerry Kenderson on Dallas (1984-1986).

He had a recurring role on Family Matters as Lt. Murtaugh, the conceited superior officer of the Reginald VelJohnson character, Carl Winslow, from 1990 to 1992. Also in the 1980s, he was a frequent celebrity guest on the $100,000 Pyramid game show. He also appeared on Super Password in 1986. He made guest appearances in other series such as Good Morning, Miss Bliss, Barnaby Jones,Highway to Heaven, Falcon Crest, Hart to Hart, Matlock, V: The Series, SILK Stalkings, and Walker, Texas Ranger. He had a recurring role on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Admiral William Ross, appearing in twelve episodes of the series.

From 1996 to 1998, he co-starred in the short-lived sitcom Something So Right.

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