From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Allan Melvin Born February 18, 1923 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Died January 17, 2008 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Cause of death Cancer Occupation Actor, Voice actor, Impressionist Years active 1951–1994 Allan John Melvin (February 18, 1923 – January 17, 2008) was an American character actor who appeared in several television shows including the recurring roles of Corporal Henshaw on The Phil Silvers Show; Sergeant Hacker on Gomer Pyle, USMC; Alice’s boyfriend Sam the Butcher on The Brady Bunch; and Archie Bunker’s friend Barney Hefner on All in the Family and Archie Bunker’s Place.