Henry Gibson was an American actor (1935-2009). Prior to his acting career, Gibson enlisted in the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of Intelligence Officer. After making notable appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar, he starred in the sketch comedy series Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. He appeared in films such as Nashville, The Nutty Professor, The Blues Brothers, Bio-Dome, The Luck of the Irish, and Big Stan.