Lee Bergere Dies

Veteran character actor Lee Bergere, who appeared in more than 200 television shows, including an original "Star Trek" episode in which he played Abraham Lincoln, has died. He was 88.

Bergere died Wednesday at the Colonial Poplin Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Fremont, his daughter said. He had been living in New Hampshire for more than a decade.

During his 60-year career, Bergere also was known as Joseph, the head of the household on "Dynasty." He had roles in "North and South," "Falcon Crest," "Hot L Baltimore," and "Incident at Vichy."

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Bergere began his career in 1936 as understudy to Danny Kaye in the Broadway production of "Lady in the Dark," with Gertrude Lawrence. His television debut was with James Dean in the live production of "Thunder on Sycamore Street."

A World War II veteran, Bergere was in charge of entertainment services for soldiers serving in North Africa.

In addition to his daughter, Bergere is survived by a grandson and a nephew.

Rest In Peace, Lee.