Actor Christopher Allport Dies in California Avalanche (Photos)

, 60, reportedly died after being trapped in 10 feet of snow in the San Gabriel Mountains above Los Angeles on Friday. The busy character actor was considered an accomplished skier who lived in Santa Monica. The LA Sheriff's Department reported that the actor's body was recovered at 9:45pm Saturday, near the Mountain High ski report in Wrightwood.

Allport appeared in numerous television series episodes, including stints on ER, Felicity and Matlock. He appeared in a long list of movies dating back to 1973. His latest movie project, Garden Party, has completed production and will release sometime in 2008. Other notable films include Jack Frost and Jack Frost 2.

The actor had a story published in the Los Angeles Times in 2004, where he talked about the pleasures of backcountry skiing. He was quoted as saying: " Any excursion into the mountains requires awareness. Have fun, but be careful."

