'M*A*S*H' Star Gary Burghoff's Son Is a Fisherman — Pics of Him Looking Much Taller than His Famous Dad

Gary Burghoff is best known to his fans as one of the stars of "M*A*S*H," but he is known as a father at home. He has one son who has a humble career despite his father being a famous actor.

In November 2018, Burghoff's son, Miles, took to Facebook to share a video of his father talking about raising funds for campfire relief. He asked that everyone support his father in this endeavor.

Burghoff's son said he was posting it on behalf of his father because Burghoff didn't have any social media accounts. He then asked anyone who saw the video to share it so it could reach a wider audience.

Before that, Burghoff's son shared their picture on Instagram for Father's Day in 2015. He thanked his father for inspiring him and showing him he could achieve his dreams if he worked hard.

In the Instagram photo, Burghoff and his son are dressed casually and standing beside a boat. One noticeable aspect of the photograph is how much taller Burghoff's son is than his famous father.

Burghoff's son is now a father, as he shared in an October anniversary tribute to his wife. He wished her a happy anniversary and shared that they had welcomed a daughter together. He stated that marrying him had been the best decision ever.

Apart from posts about his wife and father, Burghoff's son often posts about fishing. His Instagram page is filled with photos and videos of him fishing, with some showing him winning awards.

A Fishing Family

Although it might seem strange that a famous actor's son would choose fishing as his career, the love of fishing runs in the Burghoff family. Burghoff, who played Radar on "M*A*S*H," also loves fishing.

A costar noted that it was not just that he was upset about leaving the show but also that he was experiencing marital issues.

Burghoff has even invented many fishing-related things, like Chum Magic, which attracts more fish to a boat. Although he loves fishing, Burghoff has also been serious about his acting career.

During his stint on "M*A*S*H," Burghoff became one of the most beloved characters on the show. However, it was unclear then why he chose to leave when he did. Years later, he revealed his reason.

Burghoff said he decided to leave the show to put his family first. However, while filming some of his final scenes, Burghoff needed help getting through them. A costar shared the reason why.

While Burghoff was filming a scene where he had to say goodbye to a woman he had fallen in love with, he became too emotional and could not complete the scene. A costar noted that it was not just that he was upset about leaving the show but also that he was experiencing marital issues.

Although he was successful in that he was a household name and starred in one of the most famous TV shows, Burghoff was never rich. In fact, he almost went bankrupt because he turned down lucrative deals so he could spend time with his family instead. He even turned down "M*A*S*H" when they asked him to return.