Pat Corley (June 1, 1930 – September 11, 2006) was an American actor. He was perhaps best known for his role as bar owner Phil on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown from 1988-1996, where he served sage advice along with drinks. He also had a recurring role as Chief Coroner Wally Nydorf on the television drama Hill Street Blues (1981-1987). Additionally, he had supporting roles in a number of films, including Night Shift (1982), Against All Odds (1984), ...
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Pat Corley (June 1, 1930 – September 11, 2006) was an American actor. He was perhaps best known for his role as bar owner Phil on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown from 1988-1996, where he served sage advice along with drinks. He also had a recurring role as Chief Coroner Wally Nydorf on the television drama Hill Street Blues (1981-1987). Additionally, he had supporting roles in a number of films, including Night Shift (1982), Against All Odds (1984), and Mr. Destiny (1990).
Corley was born Cleo Pat Corley in Dallas, Texas, the son of Ada Lee (née Martin) and R.L. Corley. He got his start in the entertainment business as a teenage ballet dancer for the Stockton Ballet where he performed for three seasons. While serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Corley helped put on entertainment shows for the brass while stationed in France. After his honorable discharge, he entered Stockton College on the G.I. Bill where he met his future 2nd wife, Iris Carter, a younger student, champion...
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