The Hollywood Reporter. He also shared a tribute to the late actor on Instagram.“We lost not only a truly funny comedian and actor…but one of the most good hearted human beings I’ve ever known,” McLoughlin, 74, wrote. “God Bless You and Rest in Peace..Whitney Rydbeck.
Our Loss is Heavens’ Gain,” he added.Rydbeck was born in Los Angeles. He attended Pasadena High School, Pasadena City College and then Cal State Fullerton, where he studied theater.
He later became a mime.He made his acting debut in an episode of “Nanny and the Professor” in 1970, according to his IMDb. Over the next decade, Rydbeck landed roles in hit shows like “The Brady Bunch,” “M*A*S*H,” and “Monster Squad.” He also made appearances in films like “Love at First Bite,” “Rocky II” and Steven Spielberg’s “1941.”In 1986’s “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives,” Rydbeck played Roy, a paintball soldier who tries to kill mass murderer Jason Voorhees, but ends up becoming one of his victims.
Rydbeck was also known for being a crash test dummy named “Larry” in seat belt safety PSAs in the 1980s.In the campaign, Rydbeck and Tony Reitano fail to strap in and they are seriously damaged in (fake) car accidents.
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