“Carroll O’Connor” (born circa 1924 in the Bronx, New York, and passing in 2001 in Culver City, California) was an American actor, producer, and director whose influence on television history remains remarkable. He rose to national fame through his legendary portrayal of “Archie Bunker” in the classic CBS sitcom “All in the Family,” which aired from circa 1971 to 1979. This groundbreaking series redefined American television by tackling sensitive and often controversial subjects such as race, ge