• Celebrating the Life of Lance LeGault


    LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Funeral arrangements were pending today for Lance LeGault, a veteran character actor whose 50-year Hollywood career included work as a stunt double for Elvis Presley and appearances in television programs such as “Magnum P.I.” and “The A-Team” and movies such as “Stripes” and “Coma.”

    LeGault died Monday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his daughter, Mary. He was 75, according to his official website, www.lancelegault.com.

    One of LeGault’s best-known roles was that of Col. Roderick Decker on the hit 1980s series “The A-Team,” his daughter said. The  actor, a Chicago native who grew up in Chillicothe, Ill., also played a military officer, Col. Glass, in the 1981 comedy “Stripes,” which starred Bill Murray and John Candy she said.

    LeGault had a recurring role in 1980 and 1981 on the series “Dynasty,” according to IMDB.

    His early credits include stunt double for Presley in “Viva Las Vegas,” “Kissin’ Cousins” and “Roustabout,” his daughter said.

    LeGault also did voice work in cartoons and in commercials, pitching products for such brands as Burger King, Dodge and 7-Up, Mary LeGault said.

    His voice was also used for time as the narrator of the tour audiotape at Presely’s Graceland mansion.

    Glen Larson, creator of the television series “Knight Rider,” said LeGault’s voice was “four octaves lower than God’s,” his daughter said.

    LeGault is survived by his wife of 35 years, Teresa; daughters Mary and Teresa; and two sons, Marcus and Lance.

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    Added: September 13, 2012. 5:03 AM

    I remember talking to Mr. LeGault by phone for an A-Team project many years ago. It fell through, but he graciously gave me his time and attention and told me funny stories about his career. He was a gentleman and will be missed by many fans.

     
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