Rod Arrants
Rod Arrants | |
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.png) Rod Arrants on the cover of TV Guide in 1979 | |
| Born | Rodney Allen Arrants September 5, 1944 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 2021 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | The Young and the Restless, Another World, Search for Tomorrow, Days of Our Lives |
| Spouses | Beverle Bava
(m. 1965; div. 1976)Patricia Estrin
(m. 1979; div. 1992) |
Rodney Allen Arrants (September 5, 1944 – February 21, 2021) was an American actor.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Arrants was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 5, 1944.[2] He acted on the daytime programs The Young and the Restless, Another World, Days of Our Lives and Search for Tomorrow, on which he played wealthy Travis Sentell.[3]
Arrants appeared on the cover of the August 11, 1979, issue of TV Guide.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Arrants was married to Beverle Bava from 1965 until they divorced in 1976, and to Patricia Estrin from 1979 until 1992, when they divorced.[3] Arrants and Estrin met while playing brother and sister Austin and Megan Cushing on Lovers and Friends.[3]
Arrants died on February 21, 2021, at the age of 76.[3][5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Linda Lovelace for President | Boone | |
| 1976 | Ape | Tom Rose | |
| 1984 | Vamping | Raymond O'Brien | |
| 1997 | Dark Planet | Alpha Male 2 | |
| 2001 | Thank Heaven | Dr. Goldstein | |
| 2005 | Rent | Mr. Hansen | |
| 2006 | The Darwin Awards | Pilot |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Mannix | Ken Gordon | Episode: "The Open Web" |
| 1973 | The Streets of San Francisco | Rob Evanhauer | Episode: "A Trout in the Milk" |
| 1975 | The Lives of Jenny Dolan | Mr. Wheeling | Television film |
| 1976 | Helter Skelter | Bart Listen | Episode: "Part II" |
| 1977 | Another World | Austin Cushing | 2 episodes |
| 1977–1978 | Lovers and Friends | Austin Cushing | 4 episodes |
| 1980–1984 | Search for Tomorrow | Travis Sentell | 189 episodes |
| 1985 | Dallas | Andre Schumann | 2 episodes |
| 1985 | Remington Steele | Jack Prince | Episode: "Steele of Approval" |
| 1985 | Days of Our Lives | Richard Cates | 52 episodes |
| 1986 | Hunter | Harry Malone | Episode: "62 Hrs. of Terror" |
| 1986 | Simon & Simon | Paul Revere | Episode: "The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree" |
| 1986 | Cagney & Lacey | Brett Hansen | Episode: "Extraction" |
| 1986 | Hotel | Clark | Episode: "Hornet's Nest" |
| 1987 | Falcon Crest | Henderson Maxwell III | Episode: "Topspin" |
| 1987 | Spies | Sanford | Episode: "The Game's Not Over, 'Til the Fat Lady Sings" |
| 1987–1988 | The Young and the Restless | Dr. Steven Lassiter | 5 episodes |
| 1989 | Hard Time on Planet Earth | Kohler | Episode: "Something to Bank On" |
| 1989 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Rex | Episode: "Manhunt" |
| 1989 | Chameleons | Dr. Joseph Strand | Television film |
| 1990 | Booker | Kellem Blake | Episode: "Love Life" |
| 1991 | L.A. Law | Richard Fliegel | Episode: "Splatoon" |
| 1991 | Paradise | John Wolcott | Episode: "Shield of Gold" |
| 1991 | Top of the Heap | Hal Clayton / Frank | 2 episodes |
| 1992 | Baywatch | Man on Yacht | Episode: "Masquerade" |
| 1994 | One West Waikiki | Charles Banks | Episode: "Terminal Island" |
| 1994 | California Dreams | Mr. Smith | Episode: "Daddy's Girl" |
| 1995 | Charlie Grace | Castelli | Episode: "Designer Knock-Off" |
| 1997 | Spy Game | The Businessman | Episode: "What Family Doesn't Have Its Ups and Downs?" |
| 1998 | Star Trek: Voyager | Vaskan Ambassador Daleth | Episode: "Living Witness" |
| 1998 | Dharma & Greg | Pilot | Episode: "Yes, We Have No Bananas (or Anything Else for That Matter)" |
| 1999 | Profiler | Lucas' Lawyer | Episode: "Where or When" |
References
[edit]- ^ Mary Ann Cooper. "Soap actor's 'wealth' is subject of fan mail". Merced Sun-Star. December 24, 1982. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
- ^ "Rod Arrants, 76". Classic Images (557): 34. January 2022.
- ^ a b c d Maloney, Michael (August 30, 2021). "Veteran Soap Star Rod Arrants Dead at 76". Soap Hub. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Stephen F. Hofer. TV Guide: The Official Collectors Guide. Bangzoom Publishers, 1006. 106.
- ^ "SAG-AFTRA In Memoriam Summer 2021". Retrieved August 18, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Rod Arrants at IMDb