September 26, 1925 - July 12, 2016 Seamon Glass, beloved husband to Yan Zhang for 23 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in his Los Angeles home surrounded by family and friends. He was 90. A long-time resident of Santa Monica, California, Seamon was born in New York City on September 26, 1925. Two years after losing his father, at the age of 13, he moved to California with his mother. At the age of 17, he convinced his mother to let him serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. He returned to California following his honorable discharge in 1945. Seamon lead a full and adventurous life. He found and married the love of his life while teaching English in China. He was an actor, writer, teacher, guidance counselor, professional heavyweight boxer, merchant seaman, harbor patrol officer in Santa Monica, world traveler, and a veteran of World War II. As an actor, Seamon was best known for his work on the films, Deliverance, Slither, Damnation Alley, The Rose and This Is Not a Test, and the television shows Star Trek, Perry Mason, and Vegas. He was a natural teacher, a great story-teller and reciter of poetry, a friend to many, and a well-loved guidance counselor for many years at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, California. Seamon is survived by his wife, Yan Zhang, his son, David Glass, his granddaughter, Chelsea Glass, his cat, Ghengis, and his giant unnamed blood parrot cichlid fish. A memorial service will be held at 9 AM on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the Public Viewing Deck located on the west end of the Santa Monica Pier next to the Harbor Patrol station and Marisol's restaurant in Santa Monica, California 90401. Please RSVP to [email protected] by July 27, 2016 if you wish to attend.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Seamon Glass

27 Entries

Mister Beans

June 2, 2025

Wonderful actor and so sweet and affirming to see all the messages from his students. RIP!

Sharon Langerman

July 13, 2020

Mr Glass was my 6th grade teacher at Hillcrest elementary in 1960. Hes always been my favorite teacher. His stories were mesmerizing to the whole class. I attended the memorial and I wasnt surprised to learn he had touched so many lives. His legacy will live on forever. It was an honor to have been fortunate enough to have in my young life.

Sylvia Moskovitz

July 13, 2020

Remembering a great teacher!

January 26, 2020

He was our favorite teacher, storyteller in 4th grade at Nestle Ave. Elementary. We begged for his crazy marine, "Doghouse O'reilly" stories told only the way he could. What a wonderful soul!

Lou Korell

May 30, 2019

He was my sixth grade teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School. I always liked him. He was a great teacher!

Anna Antkowski

December 27, 2018

He was my high school counselor at Fairfax High School. He wanted me to join drama since I was very shy.

Kevin Walters

April 29, 2018

If Mr Glass is the man I remember, he was my 3rd grade teacher at Nestle Ave School in Tarzana, CA in about 64. As a young boy, he showed both great compassion and kept great discipline in our classroom. Without a doubt, the teacher I remember best. RIP Marine!

K Walters US Army (Ret)

William Shapiro

December 11, 2016

Mr. Glass was always a positive person whenever we talked. I give my best to his family may he rest in peace.

Johnny Harris

November 26, 2016

He made me see the world views with a open mind, RIP.

jeffrey johnson

August 13, 2016

I enjoyed Mr glass in this is not a test and damnation alley. I really enjoyed reading his interviews.

darryl Redwood

July 28, 2016

Rest in peace Mr Seamon you were an inspiration to me. May your family be comforted.

Craig Srednick

July 27, 2016

My condolences to the family of a great man. He was a great counselor and provided guidance to all.

Rest in Peace!!

Fairfax Class of 1975

July 27, 2016

Wow !! you were a great caring individual. You will be missed. Thank you for all your kind & caring work you did for a lot of students. RIP !!

July 27, 2016

Mr Glass was an amazing man who saw me through some very difficult times. And yes he was a great actor in his TV bit parts. RIP
Naomi Segal Shapiro 1975

De-Lisa Curry

July 27, 2016

Mr. Glass, you were always a gentleman. Thank you for everything. You will be missed! R.I.P.

Donald Platt

July 26, 2016

A great loss of a best friend. Semper Fi!

Suzanne Sherman

July 25, 2016

I'm so sad to learn of your passing...thank you for being my guidance counselor at Fairfax. Of all the many things that took place in high school your presence is one of my fondest memories. I always loved your name...like a character in a Hemingway novel. My condolences to your family, friends and anyone now missing you. Rest in Peace.

Sylvia Moskovitz

July 24, 2016

Rest in peace! You will be remembered.

Sylvia Weisenfeld Moskovitz
Fairfax HS Class of '73

Maria Angeloni

July 23, 2016

Mr. Glass was the first person I met transferring into Fairfax in 81/82. I still remember this meeting in his office with my dad. He really cared about his students and made me feel welcome. Schools need more like Mr. Glass.

July 23, 2016

Loved this man....he was my guidance counselor at Fairfax high...I loved watching him in Deliverance....he was a classy man with a great heart...prayers out to his family and friends

Cynthia Greene Yehezkel

July 23, 2016

My heartfelt prayers go out to his family, family of friends and family of Fairfax alumni that really loved him. He was truly a great man. I really loved having Mr. Glass as my counselor at Fairfax. His smile would make the worst of days brighter.

Valarie Sheffield-Falero

July 23, 2016

I am very saddened to learn of the passing of this great man. Mr. Glass was my counselor at Fairfax High school class of 1976. I know I drove him a little crazy with my constant antics. He always caught me ditching, with the help of my mother. When I think of you Mr. Glass, my memories of you, always put a smile on my face. May you Rest In Peace, you will always hold a special place in my heart.

Zoila Gamez

July 22, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family and friends. Mr. Glass was my advisor at Fairfax High School (Class of '83) and I will always remember his thoughtfulness and laugh.
Rest in paradise.

Jeff Harlan

July 22, 2016

Mr. Glass was my Guidance Counselor at Fairfax High.
Such a kind and caring man who truly made a difference.
My sincere condolences go out to his family.
"Thank you, Mr. Glass!"

Seamon was a rock in our turmultuous neighborhood and Yan was a tall glass of sangria. Best people on the beach.... Fair Dinkum!

Jamie Grant

July 21, 2016

Sharon Langerman

July 20, 2016

Mr Glass was my 6th grade teacher in 1960 at an elementary school in the Los Angeles Crenshaw area . He was a wonderful teacher and I was lucky enough to experience his story telling. The stories were full of adventure and he has always been my favorite teacher. I still have my group class picture with Mr Glass. I am saddened to learn of his passing, he will always be forever in my heart.

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