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F Troop: Don Diamond Dies at 90; Farewell Crazy Cat

by Trevor Kimball, June 27, 2011

Don Diamond on F TroopThe prolific character actor best remembered for his role as Crazy Cat from F Troop has passed away at the age of 90. Don Diamond had been fighting Parkinson’s disease and other medical issues.

Diamond frequently played Mexican or Native American characters but his father was a first generation immigrant from Russia. Diamond studied drama at the University of Michigan and later earned a commission in the US Army Air Corps. He as fluent in Yiddish already and learned Spanish while stationed in New Mexico during the second World War.

When he was discharged in 1946, he started acting on radio and frequently played Mexicans or Spaniards. This led to him being cast in The Adventures of Kit Carson TV show and then as Corp. Reyes in the 1950s Zorro TV series. The latter would signal the start of his long association with Zorro. He voiced characters for the 1980s animated series (The New Adventures of Zorro) and also appeared in the live-action Zorro and Son series.

In 1965, he was cast as Crazy Cat in ABC’s F Troop, the flamboyant right-hand brave to Frank DeKova’s hot-tempered Chief Wild Eagle. One of that sitcom’s most popular characters, Crazy Cat would often plot about how he would one day take over as chief.

Diamond also guest-starred on numerous TV shows during the 1960s, 70s and 80s; most notably The Flying Nun, Love American Style, The Big Valley, Rawhide, Newhart, and Our House (his final credited TV role).

He also had a very successful career in commercials and voicing cartoon characters. He performed in shows like Devlin, The Pink Panther Show, and the Tijuana Toads shorts.

Diamond is survived by his wife, Louisa, and three daughters.

What do you think? How will you remember the work of Don Diamond?


More about: Devlin, F Troop, Love American Style, Newhart, Our House, Rawhide, The Adventures of Kit Carson, The Big Valley, The Flying Nun, The New Adventures of Zorro, The Pink Panther Show, Zorro, Zorro and Son

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I will always remember him as crazy cat

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December 28, 2019 11:22 am
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I thought Crazy Cat was the tribal shaman or medicine man.

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June 2, 2018 9:30 pm
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I remember him from Rawhide and Newhart most. Had no idea about the US Army Air Corps. RIP Don Diamond.

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June 7, 2016 2:42 pm
Michael
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Always enjoyed his work on the screen….But I want to Thank Him for the service to our country!

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He look like he was not trying to be funny, he was and that is what makes a good actor good . RIP

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December 15, 2011 5:21 pm
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I only know him from his “Crazy Cat” role on F-Troop. He played the part as good as can be played. God Bless his family.

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It always sad when someone passes but he’s no longer in pain. RIP mr. Diamond. The curtain closes for your character but the spotlight will always be on for you.

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June 27, 2011 11:33 am
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