'The Twilight Zone' and 'Dark Shadows' Star John Lasell Dead at 95

'The Twilight Zone' and 'Dark Shadows' Star John Lasell Dead at 95

John Lasell, a character actor perhaps best known for his appearances in Dark Shadows and The Twilight Zone, has passed away at age 95. Videos by Suggest The obituary notice, per The Hollywood Reporter, confirmed the news, stating that the date of death was October 4th. No cause was given. Lasell was a steadfast supporting player in many classic TV shows. If you’ve watched television made between 1960 and 1985, you’ve definitely seen him. He…

“The Twilight Zone” and “Dark Shadows” Alum John Lasell Passes Away at 95

As a child of the television, my first real history lesson came in the form of a Twilight Zone episode entitled Back There which was written by Rod Serling. This episode in question dealt with a time-travelling adventurer played by Russell Johnson (yep, the ‘Professor’ from Gilligan’s Island) who convinces himself that he can prevent the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln from ne’er-do-well actor John Wiles Booth. Booth in this episode w…