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Sidney Clute
Sidney Richard Clute (April 21, 1916 – October 2, 1985) was an American film and television actor. He was notable for playing Detective Paul La Guardia in 57 episodes of the American police procedural drama Cagney & Lacey (1982–85). He also played Detective Simms in 10 episodes of McCloud. Clute guest-starred in numerous television programs including Hawaii Five-O, Emergency!, The Rockford Files, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, All in the Family, Adam-12 and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He also appeared in a few episodes of Lou Grant, Wagon Train, Hogan's Heroes, My Three Sons and Cannon. Clute died on October 2, 1985, of cancer at the St. George Hospital in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 69.
Known For

The Big Heat
as Retreat Bartender (uncredited)

Walking Tall
as Sheldon Levine

...And Justice for All
as Polic

The Best Years of Our Lives
as Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)

Breakout
as Henderson

F.I.S.T.
as Company Negotiator

Spider-Man Strikes Back
as Inspector DeCarlo

The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
as Townsman (uncredited)

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
as Miller

Cry of Battle
as Col. Ryker