Edward Paul Flanders (December 29, 1934 – February 22, 1995) was an American actor. He is best known for playing Dr. Donald Westphall in the medical drama series St. Elsewhere (1982–1988). Flanders was nominated for eight Primetime Emmy Awards and won three times in 1976, 1977, and 1983. He received a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his performance in the 1973 production of A Moon for the Misbegotten. (Via Wikipedia)