Talented American leading and supporting actor, though often
underrated, David Huffman was a familiar face in films and on
television in the 1970s and 80s. The great success he had achieved, was
cut short after he was tragically murdered in 1985.
He had been appearing on Broadway for a number of years and often seen
in supporting parts in television films and shows. He became known
after taking the title role in the 1979 made for TV historical film
"Tom Edison: The Boy Who Lit Up the World". Huffman's performance led
to a short, but successful career of leading and supporting roles in
films such as "Ice Castles", "F.I.S.T.", "Blood Beach", "St. Helens"
and "Firefox". He was married to Phyllis Huffman and had two children.
In 1985, he was murdered by a thief in San Diego, California. After
bringing cookies to say farewell to his "Of Mice and Men" cast-mates at
the Old Globe Theater, he spotted and chased the thief (who had broken
into a Canadian couple's motor-home) into a Balboa Park canyon. He was
subsequently stabbed twice with a screwdriver. The murderer was
sentenced to 26 years in prison in 1986. David was to begin the TV
miniseries "North and South" the following week. He was 39 years old.
Children in the Crossfire(1984)as Larry Malone
When She Says No(1984)as Carl Jerome
Newhart(1982)as Ted Kingston
The Mississippi(1982)as Harley Morhaim
T.J. Hooker(1982)as Dr. Don Travers
Baby Comes Home(1980)
Good Morning America(1975)as Self
