Letterman regular DeForest dies at 85
Character actor found fame on 'Late Show'
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A character actor, DeForest had a few small film roles in the 1970s but became a cultural icon in the 1980s after becoming a regular comedic foil on NBC's "Late Night With David Letterman."
"It was the greatest thing that had happened in my life," DeForest said.
Letterman, who brought DeForest over to his CBS "Late Show" in 1993, said, "Everyone always wondered if Calvert was an actor playing a character, but, in reality, he was just himself -- a genuine, modest and nice man. To our staff and to our viewers, he was a beloved and valued part of our show, and we will miss him."
His last appearance on "Late Show" was in 2002, celebrating his 81st birthday.
DeForest also starred in his own homevideo, "Couch Potato Workout," released in 1989. He also appeared in dozens of films and television shows, including "Heaven Help Us," "Nothing Lasts Forever" and "The First Time."
DeForest was born in Brooklyn and was a Broadway, opera and film enthusiast.
