Between then and my exit stage left on (March 21, 2022) I had the good fortune of becoming a member of a highly respected brotherhood of Canadian performers where I got to meet and work with hundreds of other struggling fellow actors. They were all an inspiration to me.”
During a 1976 interview, he said that his build, 6’1″ and broad-shouldered, helped him land some of his earliest roles, playing villains on American television.
If I’d been short and cherubic, I would have starved to death. There are only two major parts on any television show, the hero and the villain. The economics of the medium don’t allow for anything else.”
Dane was able to build a very impressive career, and it’s sad to know that his career has come to an end. He left behind a lot of performances for us to continue to enjoy watching, though. Our sincere condolences go out to Lawrence Dane’s family, friends, and fans.