Record Producer, Film & TV Actor. Harvard Graduate, Motown executive, producing albums for Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Jose Feliciano. He managed the Supremes for a short period of time, then wrote for TV shows such as “Columbo,” “The Rockford Files,” and “Sanford and Son.” For science fiction fans, he will be remembered as ‘Dr. M’Benga’ on “Star Trek.” This character had two memorable appearences during the original series in the 1960s. He also acted in “The Mod Squad” and “The FBI” TV series. (bio by: John  Sheets) Cause of death: Heart attack