He had recurring role in the sitcom Ellen (as Harold Morgan, Ellen's father). Another notable recurring role was his three episode stint as Mr. Collins, Kevin Arnold's algebra teacher on The Wonder Years. Film credits include Mr. Phillips in The Brady Bunch Movie and the hotel owner in Joyride. Gilborn died at age 72 on January 2, 2009, of cancer at his home in North Chatham, New York. Fox, Margalit. Steven Gilborn, Stage and Television Actor, Dies at 72, The New York Times, January 12, 2009.