Elliott Mess

Stephen Elliott, bullying millionaire would-be father-in-law Burt Johnson in Arthur, has died at the age of 86. Other roles included the police commissioner on “Death Wish,” recurring cranky judge Harold Aldrich, on "Chicago Hope,” Jane Wyman’s ex-husband on “Falcon Crest,” Police Chief Hubbard on “Beverly Hills Cop” and Scotty Demarest, the recurring lawyer on “Dallas” who, among other things, unsuccessfully defended Bobby’s on-again, off-again love Jenna Wade in her trial for the murder of her ex-husband Naldo Marchetta after he had kidnapped her. He was also nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of Monsieur Coulmier in the 1967 Broadway revival of "Marat/Sade."