Three-time Emmy nominee David Ogden Stiers was walking-talking-acting-and singing proof of the benefits of classical theater training. Being in the right place at the right time did not hurt the TV veteran actor either. His involvement with San Francisco comedy in the late ‘60s, New York theater in the early ‘70s and quality-driven TV comedies of the late ‘70’s gave him a broad foundation on which to craft a versatile career in the performing arts. His early, high-profile role as the erudite Dr. Charles Winchester on M*A*S*H (CBS, 1972-1983) may have laid the groundwork for decades of playing
After high school graduation spent one year with the Very Little Theater Company in Eugene
Moved to California; spent seven years with the California Shakespeare Festival in Santa Clara
Moved to New York; attended Juilliard
Was charter member of The Acting Company founded by John Houseman; consisted of members of the first graduating class of the Juilliard School of Drama; fellow members included Kevin Kline and Patti LuPone
