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.
Sparrow
Max
Kurt
Producer #2
Winnybill
Everett Edwards
Lieutenant Turner
Det. Cahan
Barney Sullivan
Det. Jackson Kilpatrick
Hanson
Bradford
Taxi Driver
Barney
Mike
Mr. Schwartz
Paul La Guardia
Bartender (uncredited)
Bartender
Joe - Newmark Aide
Sam Golden
Stone
Waiter
Simms
Farrel
David Garrick (segment "Make Me Laugh")
Spencer
Dr. Warner
Sheldon Levine
Retreat Bartender (uncredited)
Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)
Polic
Miller
Henderson
Inspector DeCarlo
Company Negotiator
Hotel Clerk
Townsman (uncredited)
Political Leader (uncredited)
Ticket Clerk
Reporter
Settler (uncredited)
Motel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Clem
Depository Clerk
Military Police Captain (uncredited)
Miller
Mechanic
Rudy Moran
Camp Director
Mr. Johnson
Collins
Col. Ryker
Mechanic (uncredited)
Mr. Swenson
Milan
Sam Todd
Officer
Charles
Driver