“Boy Meets World” alum William Daniels plans to rejoice his 98th birthday with ‘peace and quiet’

William Daniels celebrates his 98th birthday on Monday, March 31. How does the actor, beloved for his position as educator George Feeny on the sitcom Boy Meets World, intend to rejoice the momentous event?

With "peace and quiet," the actor informed PEOPLE in a joint interview along with his longtime spouse, fellow actress Bonnie Bartlett. Additionally on the agenda as we speak? A birthday breakfast with an previous pal and former coach who "taught him how you can field," in addition to plans with one in all their three youngsters, Michael Daniels.

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"This appears to be very particular {that a} couple who each are actors reside so lengthy and collectively for thus lengthy, it appears to be distinctive," Bartlett, 95, mentioned. "I'm positive there are many {couples} on the market on farms or companies, different issues. Medical doctors don't reside that lengthy, however a married couple which can be actors residing that lengthy? That's particular."

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Daniels, a two-time Emmy winner, is finest recognized for his roles as Dr. Mark Craig on the medical drama St. Elsewhere (which additionally starred his spouse, Bartlett) and because the voice of Ok.I.T.T. on the David Hasselhoff sequence Knight Rider. He additionally appeared in movies like The Graduate, 1776 (as John Adams, after originating the position on the Broadway manufacturing of the identical identify), and Blades of Glory.

He reached a brand new era of followers as Mr. George Feeny, the instructor and lifelong mentor of Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) and his group of buddies on the Nineteen Nineties sitcom Boy Meets World. He would even reprise the position in just a few episodes of the spin-off sequence Lady Meets World. On Instagram on Monday, Daniels' former costars and Pod Meets World rewatch podcast hosts Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Robust wished him a contented birthday.

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"The person who gave life to Mr. Feeny, and so many different fantastic characters, continues to be an instance of energy and a supply of inspiration for all!" they captioned the photograph. "Let’s all rejoice an icon on his day."

Daniels has reunited along with his onscreen pupils a number of occasions lately, together with the current '90s Con occasion final yr. Bartlett additionally appeared on episodes of the sitcom throughout the gang's faculty years, taking part in the dean of the college and, aptly, the love curiosity of her husband, Mr. Feeny.

At 98 years younger, Daniels informed PEOPLE he nonetheless enjoys his work. "It’s important to form of maintain at it, in any other case you simply fade away," he mentioned, including of the enduring love followers have for him, "It’s important to be happy, and I actually am. I hope I'm round slightly longer and we'll do it once more subsequent yr."

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