TV Show: Gomer Pyle: USMC

Allan Melvin Is Barney Hefner

Allan Melvin also served in the military before landing the role of Staff Sergeant Charley Hacker on the Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. show. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy. He is also known for taking on the role of Barney Hefner in All In The Family and Archie Bunker’s Place, and he provided the voice of Magilla Gorilla on various programs, including The Magilla Gorilla Show. Melvin passed away on January 17, 2008 at the age of 84 due to cancer.