Actor Tim Conway Dies

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Iconic comedian actor Tim Conway died Tuesday after a long illness, according to published reports.

Conway, 83, was known best for his co-starring role on CBS’ The Carol Burnett Show, which ran from 1967 to 1978. Conway was part of an ensemble cast that included Burnett, Vicki Lawrence and Harvey Korman that was known for their comedic skits, and Conway’s unscripted humor often caused his co-stars to laugh during the show’s tapings.

Conway, who won four Emmy Awards for his role as an actor and writer on The Carol Burnett Show and six statuettes overall, also served as the voice of Barnacle Boy on Nickelodeon’s animated series SpongeBob Squarepants.

The entertainment industry paid tribute to Conway on social media:

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.