John Bliss (October 8, 1930 – February 28, 2008) was an American actor known for playing the role of the 8th grade Social Studies teacher and former Principal Irving Pal on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He was also seen in the first episode of Out of Jimmy's Head. He fondly remembered George Clooney, and how George was so polite and called him "Mr. Bliss" and offered him food on the set of Intolerable Cruelty, in which they both appeared.
Bliss played Mr. Pickering in the TV series Andy Richter Controls the Universe.
He guest starred as a character called Emile in an episode of TV series Get Smart called Bronzefinger.
Bliss was born to acting parents in Peoria, Illinois, but moved from time to time (Florida, New York, Europe). When he was a child, acting on the stage with his parents, they rarely told others of their true profession of acting, because it was "looked down upon in those days."
In the 1950s, Bliss appeared on Studio One, Playhouse 90 and Kraft Theater
Bliss died on February 28, 2008, from complications of aortic aneurysm. He was 77.
2007
2007
as Pal
2006
as Vince's Grandpa
2004
as Murph
2004
as Principal Irving Pal
2004
as Grandpa
2003
as Mr. MacKinnon
2002
1986
as Psychiatrist
1986
as Oliver Matson
1976
as Mortician
1972
as Donald
1971
as Prison Guard
1969
as Captain Steve Harris
1968
as Lt. Harris
1965
1965
as Sergeant
1964
as Deputy Sam
1962
as Admissions Officer (uncredited)
1957
as Barefoot Baritone (uncredited)