Don Chastain

Don Chastain (September 2, 1935 – August 9, 2002) was an American actor, singer and screenwriter. He worked in television in Los Angeles and New York and toured the United States and Canada.

Early years
Chastain was born in Oklahoma City.

Acting
Chastain's Broadway credits include Parade (1998), 42nd Street (1980), "It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman" (1965), and No Strings (1961).

He played Jim Thompson in the NBC television comedy The Debbie Reynolds Show (1969-1970) and Scott Thomas in that network's comedy Hello, Larry (1979-1981).

In 1960, Chastain appeared as Gerald Wiley in the episode "Trial by Rope" of the ABC/Warner Brothers western series, Colt .45. The guest cast also included Pamela Duncan as Dora Lacey, and Lurene Tuttle as Lottie Strong. Other series in which Chastain appeared as a guest star include The Real McCoys, Rhoda, Maude, The Rockford Files, All My Children, Hawaii Five-O, The West Wing, Gunsmoke, and Scrubs, The Big Valley.

Music
Chastain was a jazz singer and lyricist who served in the United States Army.

Personal life
Chastain was married to Jill Diamond and had one son, Colin Chastain.

Broadway performances

 * No Strings (1962–1963)
 * It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman (1966)
 * 42nd Street (1980–1989)
 * Dance a Little Closer (1983)
 * "Floyd Collins'' (1997)
 * Parade (1998–1999)