Herb Voland
Herbert Maurice Voland (October 2, 1918 – April 26, 1981) was an American actor, best known for his various roles on the sitcom "Bewitched", as General Crandell Clayton on the sitcom "M*A*S*H" during seasons one and two, and the film "Airplane!" (1980). Career. Voland was born in New Rochelle, New York and started his professional acting career on the Broadway stage, where his credits include "Farewell, Farewell Eugene" (1960) and "Someone Waiting" (1955). Later, he became known for his prolific portrayal of characters on 1960s and 1970s television that were most commonly gruff executives, huff-and-puff military officers , or policemen, either in light sitcoms or crime dramas. As a member of the cast of television programs, he played Neil Ogilvie on "Arnie", Fred Hammond on "Love on a Rooftop", General Crandell Clayton on "M*A*S*H", Harry Masterson on "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town", and Dr. Butler on "The Mothers-in-Law". He also played Osborne, a con artist, on "Sanford and Son". Personal life. Voland was the father of the television actor Mark Voland. Death. Voland died of a stroke on April 26, 1981, in Riverside, California, and his ashes were scattered at sea.