Actor Patrick Adiarte passes away

ANI April 19, 2025 421 views

Patrick Adiarte, known for his roles in MASH and The Brady Bunch, has passed away at 82. His career spanned TV, Broadway, and music, including a stint on Hullabaloo. He survived harrowing wartime experiences as a child in the Philippines. Adiarte leaves behind a legacy of memorable performances across generations.

"He was a beloved performer who brought joy to audiences across generations." – Stephanie Hogan
Los Angeles, April 18: Actor Patrick Adiarte, best known for his role in Season 1 of the revered 1970s comedy series M*A*S*H, has passed away. He was 82.

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Played a tour guide in Brady Bunch's Hawaii episodes

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Dancer on NBC's Hullabaloo in the 1960s

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Broadway debut in The King and I as a child actor

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Survived WWII imprisonment in the Philippines

Adiarte breathed his last on Tuesday in a Los Angeles-area hospital of pneumonia, his niece, Stephanie Hogan, told The Hollywood Reporter.

When The Brady Bunch went to Honolulu for a family vacation in a three-part episode that kicked off the fourth season of the ABC series in 1972, Adiarte played a construction gofer who gives the kids a tour before they meet with all kinds of chaos after Bobby (Mike Lookinland) discovers a small tiki idol that could be cursed.

Adiarte also was a popular dancer on the 1965-66 NBC musical variety series Hullabaloo, where he began a short-lived singing career with the pop tune "Five Different Girls."

In 1952, Adiarte joined the Broadway cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's fabled The King and I, starring Yul Brynner and Gertrude Lawrence, as one of the royal children, then toured with the production across America.

Patrick Robert Adiarte was born in Manila on Aug. 2, 1942. He, his sister, Irene, and their mother, Purita, were imprisoned by the Japanese on the island of Cebu in February 1945 during World War II. Irene, then 5, and Patrick, then 2, were burned when the Japanese lobbed grenades at them when the family tried to escape, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

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Maria S.
So sad to hear this news. I remember him from The Brady Bunch episodes - he had such a warm screen presence. May he rest in peace. ❤️
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James T.
What an incredible life story - from surviving WWII to becoming a successful performer. The King and I was my grandmother's favorite musical, and now I'll think of him whenever I hear it.
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Robert K.
While I appreciate his contributions to entertainment, I wish the article had focused more on his later years. What was he doing after his acting career? Still, a talented man who will be missed.
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Amy L.
That Brady Bunch episode with the tiki idol was my favorite as a kid! Had no idea about his incredible backstory. Rest easy, Mr. Adiarte. 🌺
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David P.
His performance in M*A*S*H was underrated. Not many actors could bring both humor and heart to those early episodes. A true talent gone too soon.
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Tina M.
Wow, I had no idea about his wartime experiences as a child. What resilience to overcome that and still bring joy to so many through his art. 😢

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