Ed Bernard

Ed Bernard
Born
Edward Bernard

(1939-07-04)July 4, 1939
DiedJanuary 23, 2026(2026-01-23) (aged 86)
OccupationActor
Years active1971–2005

Edward Bernard (July 4, 1939 – January 23, 2026) was an American actor. He was best known for his roles as Detective Joe Styles on Police Woman, Principal Jim Willis on The White Shadow, and as Lieutenant Bill Giles on Hardcastle and McCormick.[1]

Bernard died in Northridge, Los Angeles on January 23, 2026, at the age of 86.[2][3] At the 98th Academy Awards, his name was mentioned in the In Memoriam section.[4]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ Historical Dictionary of African-American Television. Scarecrow Press. November 15, 2005. p. 584. ISBN 9780810865228.
  2. ^ Barnes, Mike. "Ed Bernard, Actor on 'Police Woman' and 'The White Shadow,' Dies at 86". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  3. ^ "Edward Bernard". MemoriTree. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  4. ^ "In Memoriam". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved March 15, 2026.