Actor. Born Mario Vincent Bruni in Massachusetts, he was most noted for being a regular performer in the role of Mr. Gridley on the “Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color” TV series in the 1970s. His other television credits include “Mod Squad”, “The Wild, Wild West”, “That Girl” and “The Incredible Hulk”. He also appeared in the films “Assault on Precinct 13” (1976) and “The Chicken Chronicles” (1977). He died at age 60 in Los Angeles, California. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith) Cause of death: Heart failure