Mike Farrell

Mike Farrell is an American actor and producer best known for playing Captain B.J.

Mike Farrell is an American actor and producer best known for playing Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the television series M*A*S*H. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1939 and later appeared in other television series and films, including Providence and Patch Adams. He is also known for political and human-rights activism.

Early life

Mike Farrell was born in 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota, and later moved to Hollywood as a child. Sources describe him as having pursued acting after early work and service in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Acting career

Farrell’s most widely recognized role is Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H, which he joined in 1975 and played until the series ended in 1983. He also appeared in later television projects, including Providence and Desperate Housewives.

Producing and other work

In addition to acting, Farrell produced Patch Adams, a 1998 film starring Robin Williams. His career includes work across television, film, and occasional directing and writing credits.

Activism

Farrell has been publicly identified with political and social activism, especially on human-rights and anti-death-penalty causes. He has also been linked with broader peace and civil-liberties advocacy.