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Paul Herlinger(1929-2010)

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Paul Herlinger was born on 1 May 1929 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Adventures in Odyssey: Go West Young Man (1995), Adventures in Odyssey: A Twist in Time (1997) and Adventures in Odyssey: Someone to Watch Over Me (1996). He was married to Ilona Planken. He died on 2 February 2010 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.
BornMay 1, 1929
DiedFebruary 2, 2010(80)
BornMay 1, 1929
DiedFebruary 2, 2010(80)
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Adventures in Odyssey: Go West Young Man (1995)
Adventures in Odyssey: Go West Young Man
7.4
Video
  • John Avery Whittaker(voice)
  • 1995
Adventures in Odyssey: A Twist in Time (1997)
Adventures in Odyssey: A Twist in Time
6.9
Video
  • John Avery Whittaker(voice)
  • 1997
Adventures in Odyssey: Someone to Watch Over Me (1996)
Adventures in Odyssey: Someone to Watch Over Me
7.6
Video
  • John Avery Whittaker(voice)
  • 1996
Adventures in Odyssey: A Stranger Among Us (1998)
Adventures in Odyssey: A Stranger Among Us
7.4
Video
  • John Avery Whittaker(voice)
  • 1998

Credits

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Actor

  • Adventures in Odyssey (1987)
    Adventures in Odyssey
    8.1
    TV Series
    • John Whittaker (voice)
    • 2001–2007
  • Adventures in Odyssey: The Caves of Qumran (2002)
    Adventures in Odyssey: The Caves of Qumran
    7.5
    Video
    • John Avery Whittaker (voice)
    • 2002
  • Adventures in Odyssey: The Last Days of Eugene Meltsner (2000)
    Adventures in Odyssey: The Last Days of Eugene Meltsner
    7.7
    Video
    • John Avery Whittaker (voice)
    • 2000
  • Adventures in Odyssey: A Stranger Among Us (1998)
    Adventures in Odyssey: A Stranger Among Us
    7.4
    Video
    • John Avery Whittaker (voice)
    • 1998
  • Adventures in Odyssey: Baby Daze (1998)
    Adventures in Odyssey: Baby Daze
    6.7
    Video
    • John Avery Whittaker (voice)
    • 1998
  • Adventures in Odyssey: In Harm's Way (1997)
    Adventures in Odyssey: In Harm's Way
    7.2
    Video
    • John Avery Whittaker (voice)
    • 1997
  • Adventures in Odyssey: A Twist in Time (1997)
    Adventures in Odyssey: A Twist in Time
    6.9
    Video
    • John Avery Whittaker (voice)
    • 1997
  • Adventures in Odyssey: Someone to Watch Over Me (1996)
    Adventures in Odyssey: Someone to Watch Over Me
    7.6
    Video
    • John Avery Whittaker (voice)
    • 1996
  • Adventures in Odyssey: Go West Young Man (1995)
    Adventures in Odyssey: Go West Young Man
    7.4
    Video
    • John Avery Whittaker (voice)
    • 1995

Personal details

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  • Born
    • May 1, 1929
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • February 2, 2010
    • Tacoma, Washington, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Ilona PlankenSeptember 1, 1956 - February 2, 2010 (his death, 3 children)

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    has the recurring role of John Avery Whittaker *Whit* on the radio series by Focus on the Family, "Adventures in Odyssey" and has had it for several years.

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