Paxton Whitehead, prolific actor known for 'Friends,' Broadway, dies at 85 Morgan Hines USA TODAY SKIP Paxton Whitehead, a prolific actor of screen and stage known for his work on "Friends" and his Tony-nominated turn in "Camelot," died Friday at 85, his representative confirmed. "Paxton was loved and respected by his family and everyone who knew him," Whitehead's rep Robert Attermann confirmed to USA TODAY in an emailed statement. Whitehead had a lengthy acting career, including a slew of movie and television titles. In sitcom "Friends," he played Mr. Waltham, the Bloomingdale's boss of Jennifer Aniston's character Rachel Green; his TV guest roles included stints on "The Drew Carey Show," "The West Wing," "Desperate Housewives," "Mad About You" and "Frasier." Whitehead, who made his silver screen debut in 1986's "Back to School," also starred in the 2001 fantasy romance film "Kate and Leopold." Prolific actor Paxton Whitehead died at 85 Friday, June 16, 2023. He also had a successful career on Broadway with roles in "My Fair Lady," "The Harlequin Studies," "Suite in Two Keys" and others. He earned a Tony nomination for his performance as King Pellinore in 1980's "Camelot" (he also starred in the 2005 revival). "He was a cherished client, a luminary in the acting world who is renowned for his extraordinary talent and dedication to his craft," rep Attermann said. "He was admired for his versatility and many roles he performed on stage, TV and film. His contributions to the world of entertainment will be cherished and remembered for years to come." Dana Ivey, Angela Lansbury and Paxton Whitehead perform a staged reading of "Lettice and Lovage" in 2016. Whitehead was born on Oct. 17, 1937, in Kent, England. As he aspired to a career in acting, he studied at London's Webber-Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts beginning when he was 17 years old, according to IMDb. He worked with a small touring company before making his first professional foray in 1956 shortly before signing with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Whitehead was married to Scottish actress Patricia Gage from 1971 through 1986 and wed Katherine Jane Robertson in 1987

 Paxton Whitehead, productive entertainer known for 'Companions,' Broadway, bites the dust at 85

Paxton Whitehead, a productive entertainer of screen and stage known for his work on "Companions" and his Tony-designated turn in "Camelot," passed on Friday at 85, his delegate affirmed.

"Paxton was adored and regarded by his family and every individual who knew him," Whitehead's rep Robert Attermann affirmed to USA TODAY in a messaged proclamation.

Whitehead had an extended acting vocation, including a large number of film and TV titles. In sitcom "Companions," he played Mr. Waltham, the Bloomingdale's supervisor of Jennifer Aniston's personality Rachel Green; his television visitor jobs remembered spells for "The Drew Carey Show," "The West Wing," "Frantic Housewives," "Distraught About You" and "Frasier." Whitehead, who made his cinema debut in 1986's "Class kickoff," additionally featured in the 2001 dream sentiment film "Kate and Leopold."

Productive entertainer Paxton Whitehead kicked the bucket at 85 Friday, June 16, 2023.

He likewise had a fruitful profession on Broadway with jobs in "My Fair Woman," "The Harlequin Studies," "Suite in Two Keys" and others. He procured a Tony selection for his exhibition as Lord Pellinore in 1980's "Camelot" (he likewise featured in the 2005 restoration).

"He was a valued client, an illuminating presence in the acting scene who is famous for his uncommon ability and devotion to his specialty," rep Attermann said. "He was appreciated for his adaptability and numerous jobs he performed in front of an audience, television and film. His commitments to the universe of amusement will be treasured and associated with years to come."

Dana Ivey, Angela Lansbury and Paxton Whitehead play out an organized perusing of "Lettice and Lovage" in 2016.

Whitehead was brought into the world on Oct. 17, 1937, in Kent, Britain. As he tried to a profession in acting, he learned at London's Webber-Douglas Foundation of Sensational Expressions starting when he was 17 years of age, as per IMDb. He worked with a little travel agency prior to making his most memorable expert raid in 1956 not long from now prior to marking with the Illustrious Shakespeare Organization.

Whitehead was hitched to Scottish entertainer Patricia Gage from 1971 through 1986 and marry Katherine Jane Robertson in 1987.