Other TV credits includedThe Young and the Restless,Cheers,Murder She Wrote,The X-Files, andSmallville.

Of his approach to acting, he said, The best actors are the best listeners.

Its about being helpful to other people, because as an actor you cant act by yourself.

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In the wake of Rhodes death, colleagues and fans paid their respects on social media.

Ronald D. Moore, creator of theBattlestar Galacticare-imagining, wrote, Very sad.

He was a lovely man and I so enjoyed writing for him.

Admired his work ever since Soap.

He will be missed.