John Bliss (October 8, 1930 – February 28, 2008) was an American actor known for playing the role of the 8th grade Social Studies teacher and former Principal Irving Pal on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He was also seen in the first episode of Out of Jimmy's Head. He fondly remembered George Clooney, and how George was so polite and called him "Mr. Bliss" and offered him food on the set of Intolerable Cruelty, in which they both appeared.
Bliss played Mr. Pickering in the TV series Andy Richter Controls the Universe.
He guest starred as a character called Emile in an episode of TV series Get Smart called Bronzefinger.
Bliss was born to acting parents in Peoria, Illinois, but moved from time to time (Florida, New York, Europe). When he was a child, acting on the stage with his parents, they rarely told others of their true profession of acting, because it was "looked down upon in those days."
In the 1950s, Bliss appeared on Studio One, Playhouse 90 and Kraft Theater
Bliss died on February 28, 2008, from complications of aortic aneurysm. He was 77.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1957 A Face in the Crowd Barefoot Baritone Uncredited1962 The Miracle Worker Admissions Officer Uncredited1964 Vengeance Deputy Sam 1965 Angel's Flight Sergeant 1968 Invitation to Ruin Lt. Harris 1969 The Scavengers Captain Steve Harris 1971 Chain Gang Women Prison Guard 1972 The Thing with Two Heads Donald 1975 The Invitation Harris 1976 Dixie Dynamite Mortician 1986 Mutilations Oliver Matson 2003 Intolerable Cruelty Mr. MacKinnon 2004 Imaginary Heroes Murph 2005 IOWA Pastor Krause 2006 Art School Confidential Vince's Grandpa 2006–2007 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Irving Pal2007 Out of Jimmy's Head Gramps Final role
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