July 17

• 2008 – Paul Sorenson, who appeared in an incredible array of films and TV shows, including episodes of “Land of the Giants,” “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” and “The Wild Wild West.”
• 2004 – Pat Roach, who appeared in the films “Kull The Conquerer,” “Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade” and ” Clash Of The Titans,” passed away at the age of 67.
• 1995 – Harry Guardino, who was best known for playing “Dirty Harry’s” boss, passed away at the age of 69. He appeared in episodes of “The Twilight Zone,” “The Outer Limits” and “Alfred Hitchcock Presents.”
• 1978 – Thayer David who portrayed Professor Ben Stokes in the TV series “Dark Shadows” and appeared in the film “The Werewolf of Washington,” passed away at the age of 51.