According to his obituary, Dick Stark had been a child actor and appeared in films such as ''Hearts of Humanity,'' and ''Out of the Wreck," and ''The Wedding March.'' He was a Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve for 30 years serving in the Pacific during World War II returning to active duty in 1966 to serve in Vietnam. He was a graduate of Cornell University and Pratt Institute.
Was a Colonel in the U.S. Marines
On the May 29, 1955 episode of Whats My Line, Stark and his teenage son, Morgan, were featured in a commercial for the Remington Shave. Dick instructed his son about shaving while Morgan demonstrated a smooth shave on himself. Dick mentioned that the Remington Shave can shave as closely as shaving a peach. Then Dick held up a brush that Morgan recognized had been shaved by the Remington Shave, so Dick explained that the shaver could handle the bristles, which were tougher than any beard. Dick noted that the shaver was an ideal gift for graduation. Morgan reminded viewers it was a great gift for the upcoming Sunday, June 19 Fathers Day. Dick concluded by explaining the Remington offer of a 14-day free trial plan.
Father of Morgan Stark.
