Who was Tim Considine? Tributes pour in as 'My Three Sons' star passes away at 81

Tim Considine passes away at the age of 81 (Image via Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic)
Tim Considine passes away at the age of 81 (Image via Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic)

On Thursday, March 3, Hardy Boys star Tim Considine passed away in his Mar Vista, Los Angeles home at the age of 81. His son, Christopher, shared the news of his demise with The Hollywood Reporter. However, the report did not mention the cause of Considine’s death.

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The late actor is known for his roles in projects like The Mickey Mouse Club, Annette, and The Hardy Boys. Considine is survived by his only son, wife Willette Hunt, and elder brother John Considine.

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As per Deadline, Considine also has two grandchildren and a sister named Erin.


What is known about late My Three Sons actor Tim Considine?

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Tim Considine had a family legacy in the entertainment industry and was an active part of it for over 62 years. His mother, Carmen Pantages, was the heiress of the Pantages Theater chains, while his father, John W. Considine Jr., was a known producer in Hollywood in the 1930s.

The actor debuted with 1953’s The Clown, where he essayed the role of Dink Delwyn. Considine was also renowned for his roles in several classic Disney projects like 1955’s The Adventures of Spin and Marty (TV series), where he portrayed the role of Spin Evans. Later, he appeared in multiple Spina and Marty projects.

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In 1956, Tim Considine took on the role of Frank Hardy in The Hardy Boys show, appearing in 19 episodes. A year later, he appeared in ten episodes of the next show in the series.

The Los Angeles native also portrayed Spin Evans and Steven Abernathy between 1955 and 1958’s The Mickey Mouse Club. In 1958, he originally played Abernathy in 19 episodes of Annette.

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Considine was recognized as a Disney Legend by The Walt Disney Company in 2006 for his contributions to multiple projects of the studio. The actor was also known for his interest in writing, photography, and cars.

As an author, he wrote multiple books, which includes The Photographic Dictionary of Soccer (1979), The Language of Sport: A Handy Dictionary of Sporting Terms (1982), and American Grand Prix Racing: A Century of Drivers & Cars (1997).


Condolences rush in for the late Tim Considine

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Following his death, multiple fans of his classic Disney projects paid tribute to the late actor. At the same time, numerous tweets recognized Considine’s other iconic roles from his extensive career spanning over six decades.

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As per his IMDb profile, Considine has been credited as an actor in over 42 projects throughout his career. The octogenarian was known for his roles in films like Her Twelve Men, Unchained, The Private War of Major Benson, Sunrise at Campobello, Patton, and The Daring Dobermans.

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