Mel Winkler, ‘Doc Hollywood’ and ‘Oswald’ actor, dead at 78
Mel Winkler, a character actor with numerous TV, film and stage credits as well as being a recognizable voice behind characters on the animated series “The New Batman Adventures” and “Oswald,” died in his sleep of unknown causes today at his home in Hollywood. He was 78.His death was announced by family spokesperson Courtney Benson.Winkler made his Broadway stage debut in 1968’s “The Great White Hope,” appearing in several productions thereafter before taking the role of Seth Holly in 1988’s “Joe Turner’s Come And Gone” by August Wilson.