Beloved Actor Jerry Adler Dies, Starred In Sopranos, The Good Wife, Lifelong NYer
Jerry Adler, the versatile actor whose late-blooming screen career made him a familiar face to millions on The Sopranos and The Good Wife, has died.
He died on Saturday, Aug. 23, at his home in New York City, his family confirmed.
The Brooklyn-born performer, who began his career behind the scenes on Broadway, became a celebrated character actor in his 60s, earning acclaim for his sharp wit and memorable roles across television and film
Best known for his eight-season run on The Sopranos (1999–2007), Adler played Hesh Rabkin, a trusted advisor and longtime friend to Tony Soprano, who…
Versatile Actor Dan Ziskie, Played House Of Cards VP, Dies
Dan Ziskie, the actor who brought gravitas to the role of Vice President Jim Matthews on House of Cards, and who appeared on scores of other popular TV shows, has died.
Ziskie’s death came in New York City at age 80.
His career spanned decades and genres, but it was his turn as the embattled vice president opposite Kevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood that cemented his place in the pop culture landscape.
Audiences also knew him from recurring and guest roles on acclaimed series like Treme, The West Wing, Madam Secretary, The Good Wife, Law & Order, and Chappelle’s Show, where his comed…
Emmy Winner Who Appeared On Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon Dies
An Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in several popular TV series has died.
Valerie Mahaffey was 71 years old, and had been battling cancer, her publicist told The Hollywood Reporter.
She died on Friday, May 30 in Los Angeles.
Mahaffey was known for playing eccentric characters on Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon, Northern Exposure, and Big Sky.
In 1992, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance on the CBS series Northern Exposure in 1992.
She also was cast on The West Wing, L.A. Law, Ally McBeal, …
Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In Ridgewood
Tim Matheson, who starred in the comedy classic "Animal House" is ready to tell his story.
Matheson is signing copies of his new book, "Damn Glad to Meet You" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.
In his seven-decade career, Matheson has worked in both movies and TV, and tells stories about working with Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Steven Spielberg, and Aaron Sorkin, according to a synopsis.
Matheson also talks about how he transitioned from acting to directing and his time on "The West Wing" according to a synopsis.
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