As a longtime admirer of Caryn Matchinga, I find myself deeply saddened by her passing. Her vibrant and colorful journey through Hollywood leaves me in awe, not just for her acting prowess, but also for her incredible versatility as a ghostwriter, playwright, and author.
82-year-old Toian Matchinga, who made appearances on three episodes of the 1960s CBS show “The Wild Wild West“, as well as other popular series such as “Death Valley Days“, “I Dream of Jeannie“, and “The Odd Couple“, has sadly passed away.
Caryn Matchinga, also known as Matchinga during her acting career, passed away on Sunday at her home in Belmont, Massachusetts, according to her family, due to natural causes.
On the silver screen, Matchinga made appearances under the direction of Don Siegel in “Madigan” (1968), Irvin Kershner in “Up the Sandbox” (1972) and “Raid on Entebbe” (1976). In her last cinematic role, she worked with Costa-Gavras for the film “Mad City” (1997).
Originating from Ohio, she secured roles in “The Wild Wild West,” a series featuring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin, in the years 1965, 1967, and 1969. Her professional portfolio additionally encompasses episodes of “The Wackiest Ship in the Army,” “The Rat Patrol,” “The Flying Nun,” “The Big Valley,” “Rango,” “Ellery Queen,” and “Rich Man, Poor Man.
Caryn Lee Matchinga, born on November 23, 1941, in Painesville, Ohio, was the child of Rudolph and Alma Matchinga. She later secured a scholarship for acting and playwriting at Carnegie Mellon, subsequently moving to New York where she debuted on television as a guest on the late-night talk show PM East/PM West, hosted by Mike Wallace and Joyce Davidson.
In her acting career, Matchinga additionally took on roles as a ghostwriter for studios like MGM, NBC, and Paramount Pictures. Furthermore, she authored an erotic novel titled “The Girl” which was released in 2012, using her stage name.
On New Year’s Eve in 1976, she wed Harold Brown, spending the subsequent 28 years as a couple until his passing in 2004.
Among those who carry on are her son, Jeremy, along with his wife, Betsy; their children, Zoe and Zachary; and her siblings, Bonnie and Rudy.
As a storyteller extraordinaire, I’d spin yarns that were as outrageous as they were hilarious, drawing from the vibrant tapestry of my life in New York and Tinseltown. My tales often left folks laughing till it hurt, and perhaps feeling just a tad squirmish.
Donations in her memory can be made to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
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2024-11-21 04:54