Robert Machray (actor)

Robert Machray Ward (born May 4, 1945) is a retired American stage and television actor.

Life and career
Machray was born in San Diego, California. His stage career included numerous major roles at shakespeare festivals, and major roles with companies such as the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, Hartford Stage and Playwrights Horizons, among others.

Machray began his film and television career in 1977, appearing in the television film Panic in Echo Park. He then appeared in the sitcom television series Operation Petticoat.

Machray guest-starred in television programs including Cheers, Roseanne, Life Goes On, The Drew Carey Show, Suddenly Susan, Profiler and Three's Company. He also appeared in two films: Cutting Class (as Mr. Conklin) and The Master of Disguise. In 1983, Machray was cast in a summer stage production of My Fair Lady.