John Lawlor (born June 5, 1941) is an American

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and assistant director.

Early life

Born Johnathan H. Lawlor, on June 5, 1941, he spent much of his early life in

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, where his mother was a teacher of special needs children at Casey Jr. High School. In the late-1960s, he worked as a

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volunteer trainer in

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Career

His best known roles are Supervisor Leonard Marsh on the television series ''

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'' from 1976 to 1977, and later of Headmaster Steven Bradley on the television series '' The Facts of Life'' from 1979 to 1980. The name Steven Bradley was likely meant as a tribute to Steve Bradley in Boulder, a friend and one-time manager of the Winter Park ski area. He also guest-starred in ''

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'', and '' Alice''. He played the locksmith exhorted by Skylar White in ''

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''. He appeared in the movies ''

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'' (1982), '' S.O.B.'' (1981), ''

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'' (1976), ''

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'' (1994) and ''Mr. Fixit'' (1988). In a 1980s TV commercial for Malt-O-Meal hot cereal, he played a father telling his son's invisible friend that Malt-O-Meal was, "Good stuff, Maynard!" a line which became a popular phrase.

Personal life

He is divorced from

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, with whom he has two children. He also has four other children.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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