Fan mail address
Carl Held
Tlynn Talent Management
4162 Lankershim Blvd.
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
USA
Address information
Tlynn Talent Management
(Talent Management Company)
4162 Lankershim Blvd.
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
USA
Phone: (818) 508-6640
Carl Held, an American actor with a career spanning several decades, was born on September 19, 1931, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Known for his versatility, Held has worked across television, film, and theater, making a name for himself with diverse roles in popular TV series of the 1960s, 70s, and beyond. He attended Columbia University and initially pursued a different career path before transitioning to acting, a field in which he quickly found his footing due to his strong stage presence and charisma.
Roles in theater marked Held’s early career, and he appeared in numerous stage productions before shifting focus to television. His breakthrough came with appearances on popular TV shows, including Gunsmoke and Perry Mason, in the late 1950s. In Perry Mason, he appeared in multiple episodes as different characters before being cast in a semi-regular role as David Gideon, the eager young law clerk who assisted Perry Mason (Raymond Burr) in his legal cases. Held’s performance won him recognition and showcased his potential as a versatile TV actor.
