Character actor John Wheeler, known for "Star Trek" and a 1971 McDonald’s ad, died at 95. El actor John Wheeler, conocido por "Star Trek" y un anuncio de McDonald's de 1971, murió a los 95 años.

Character actor John Wheeler, known for his role as Ambassador Gav in a 1967 "Star Trek" episode and a 1971 McDonald’s commercial, has died at age 95. El actor de personajes John Wheeler, conocido por su papel de Embajador Gav en un episodio de "Star Trek" de 1967 y un comercial de McDonald's de 1971, ha fallecido a la edad de 95 años. He passed away at his home in Claremont, California, according to his daughter, Johanna Wheeler. Murió en su casa en Claremont, California, de acuerdo con su hija, Johanna Wheeler. Born Johnnie Lee Wheeler Jr. on June 20, 1930, in Corsicana, Texas, he studied music at the University of the Pacific and performed in five Broadway musicals, including "Sweet Charity." Nacido Johnnie Lee Wheeler Jr. el 20 de junio de 1930, en Corsicana, Texas, estudió música en la Universidad del Pacífico y actuó en cinco musicales de Broadway, entre ellos "Sweet Charity". He sang with the New York City Opera and performed at the 1958 World’s Fair. Cantó con la Ópera de la ciudad de Nueva York y actuó en la Feria Mundial de 1958. Wheeler appeared in numerous TV shows like "The Odd Couple," "Gunsmoke," and "The Brady Bunch," and in films such as "Apollo 13" and "Mame." Wheeler apareció en numerosas series de televisión como "The Odd Couple", "Gunsmoke" y "The Brady Bunch", y en películas como "Apollo 13" y "Mame". His memorable McDonald’s ad featured him as a manager in a musical number showcasing his tenor voice. Su memorable anuncio de McDonald's lo presentó como gerente en un número musical que exhibía su voz de tenor.