Mandan was primarily a TV and stage actor, and only appeared in a few movies throughout his career, including The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and MacArthur.
Robert Mandan, a prolific TV veteran who played Chester Tate on Soap, has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
He appeared on over one hundred shows during his TV career, which stretched from 1963 to 2014.
He appeared on The Love Boat six times as six different characters, including as himself on the show’s cameo-filled series finale.