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Barry Bostwick: Courage Award
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Actor Barry Bostwick was presented the American Cancer Society's Courage Award by President Bill Clinton on October 23, 1998. Bostwick, a prostate cancer survivor, was honored for the hope and inspiration he offers millions of men.
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Barry has had starring roles in many highly acclaimed television films and mini-series. He portrayed George Washington in the two-part, Peabody award-winning CBS mini-series epic “George Washington.” He won a Golden Globe for his performance as Lieutenant “Lady” Aster in ABC’s 30-hour presentation of “War and Remembrance.” He ... starred in “Moviola,” “Deceptions,” “A Woman of Substance,” “Murder by Natural Causes,” “Betrayed by Innocence,” “The Chadwicks,” “You Can’t Take it With You,” “Once Upon a Family,” “Red Flag,” “Uncommon Love,” “Body of Evidence,” “Addicted To His Love,” “Parent Trap III,” “Parent Trap IV: Hawaiian Honeymoon,” “The Great Air Race,” “Captive,” “Challenger,” three adaptations of Judith Krantz novels: “I’ll Take Manhattan,” “Scruples,” and “’Til We Meet Again,” as well as Danielle Steele’s mini-series “Once in a Lifetime.” He starred in the ABC series “Foul Play,” and “Dads,” on the Lifetime Special Movie Channel. Aside from George Washington, he also played another President in “Men in White,” National Lampoon’s spoof of Men in Black for the Fox Family Channel.
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In 1972, Bostwick originated the role of bad boy, Danny Zuko in the stage production of Grease, earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance. In 1975 he starred with Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon in the Rocky Horror Picture show. He ... won a Tony Award for his performance in the 1977 musical The Robber Bridegroom. From 1996 to 2002, Bostwick portrayed the Mayor of New York City in the sitcom Spin City opposite Michael J. Fox and his successor, Charlie Sheen.
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Bostwick married Stacey Nelkin, but they were divorced in 1991. Bostwick is married to his second wife Sherri Ellen Jenkins and has two children, Brian and Chelsea. In 1997, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 10 days later had his prostate removed. In 2004, he won the Gilda Radner Courage Award from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
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Very outspoken about his bout with prostate cancer, Bostwick has worked closely with the American Cancer Society and other cancer organizations to raise awareness of prostate cancer. He received the Courage Award, presented by President Clinton on behalf of the American Cancer Society, in recognition of his determination to reach others about the importance of early detection.
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In July 1997, Mr. Bostwick had prostate surgery which, to date, has been successful and is an advocate for the importance of early detection of prostate cancer. Because of his dedication and determination, Mr. Bostwick won the Courage Award.
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