An accomplished film actor, Pat McCormick brought laughter to countless audiences while playing various roles over the course of his Hollywood career. McCormick worked on a variety of projects during his early entertainment career, including "Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson" with Paul Newman (1976), "Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad" (1967) and "The Kraft Music Hall" (NBC, 1958-1971). He also contributed to "The Phynx" (1970) starring A Michael Miller, "The Red Skelton Show" and "The Shaggy D.A." with Dean Jones (1976). McCormick was nominated for an Outstanding Writing Achievement In Variety Primetime Emmy Award for "The Danny Kaye Show" in 1966 as well as for an Outstanding Writing In a Comedy-Variety or Music Special Primetime Emmy Award for "Bette Midler -- Ol' Red Hair Is Back" in 1978. His passion for acting continued to his roles in projects like "Smokey and the Bandit" (1977) with Burt Reynolds, the drama "A Wedding" (1978) with Carol Burnett and the Dom DeLuise comedy "Hot Stuff" (1979). He also appeared in the action picture "Smokey and the Bandit II" (1980) with Burt Reynolds. Nearing the end of his career, he tackled roles in "Bombs Away" (1985), "Rented Lips" (1988) and "Beverly Hills Vamp" (1989) with Eddie Deezen. McCormick more recently acted on "Sister, Sister" (WB, 1993-99). McCormick passed away in July 2005 at the age of 78.