Don Herbert

TV Actor

Birthday July 10, 1917

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Waconia, MN

DEATH DATE Jun 12, 2007 (89)

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About

Played the role of Mr. Wizard on the series' he created and hosted, Watch Mr. Wizard and Mr. Wizard's World, which were science TV shows for kids.

Before Fame

He worked at a radio station and acted in children's programs after serving in World War II as a US Army Private.

Trivia

The characters, Don and Herb on Teacher to Teacher with Mr. Wizard are named after him.

Family Life

He married Norma Kasell in 1972.

Associated With

He guest-starred in The Late Night Show with David Letterman.