Character Actor Steve Landesberg has died

[Brock]

Aww... He was hilarious in his three episode stint as Stan's therapist Dr. Halprin on The Golden Girls, especially in the classic two-part "Monkey Show."

 

 

 

The actor, who had been battling cancer, was also known for his role on the “Barney Miller” TV series.

 

Steve Landesberg, who recently starred in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, has died. He was 65.

 

"It is with great sadness to report the loss of my friend and client Steve Landesberg," his agent Jeffrey Leavitt said in a statement. "Working with Steve was an honor both personally and professionally. My heart goes out to his family. He will be missed."

 

The actor, who was known for his role on the long-running television series Barney Miller passed away Friday morning from cancer, after a prolonged fight with the disease.

 

Landesberg played a pediatrician, Dr. Rosenbaum, in 2009’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and portrayed Arthur Dietrich on Barney Miller, which aired on the small screen from 1975-82.

 

Landesberg was born Nov. 23, 1945 in New York City. He has appeared in several TV series, including: Head Case; Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law; Cosby; The Golden Girls; Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers; Everybody Hates Chris; and Seinfeld.

 

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/forgetting-sarah-marshall-actor-steve-61788

 

 

"Hey, you're off the monkey! Mazel tov!"

[Brock]

"Oh, great! Mr. "I'm Scared of the Dark" is next. Wanna hit the lights on your way out?" -- Dr. Halprin

[C L A U D E]

I knew him more as a stand up comic, BEFORE he started doing regular acting stints on shows like Barney Miller, he was GREAT.

[PuttyNose]

F*cking CANCER!!

 

((Hey....where's that "stomping up and down mad" smilie? ))