Mike Farrell is an American actor, producer, and director. Farrell is best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the television series MAS*H, which aired from 1975 to 1983. He has also appeared in several other television shows and movies, including Providence, Desperate Housewives, and Patch Adams.
In addition to his acting career, Farrell is also an activist and philanthropist. He has been involved in various causes, including human rights, animal rights, and environmental issues.
Farrell has also authored several books, including “Of Mule and Man” and “Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist”. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Humanitarian Award from the Screen Actors Guild and the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award.
Who did Mike Farrell replace on MASH?
Captain B.J. Hunnicutt is played by Mike Farrell in the TV show.
He replaced Trapper, both in his position within the unit and as an ally of Hawkeye Pierce and a foil of Frank Burns, appearing in all but one episode of the rest of the series.
Was Mike Farrell in the military?
Yes,Farrell first enlisted in the Corps in 1957, he was a rifleman in the infantry. During his stint in the Marines, he made the switch to acting and achieved success in a number of well-known TV shows of the day, including Lassie, The Monkees, Combat!, Bonanza, and Banacek.
With the introduction of Captain B.J. Hunnicutt in season four of M*A*S*H, his career really took off.