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04-09-2023, 07:52 PM
https://www.looper.com/1252855/elf-actor-michael-lerner-dead-81/
BY GENCI PAPRANIKU/APRIL 9, 2023 7:27 PM EST
Michael Lerner, an actor with nearly 200 acting credits, has reportedly (https://deadline.com/2023/04/michael-lerner-dead-glee-clueless-barton-fink-oscar-nominated-actor-1235320923/) passed away at the age of 81. According to Variety (https://variety.com/2023/film/obituaries-people-news/michael-lerner-dead-barton-fink-elf-1235577894/), "The Goldbergs" star Sam Lerner confirmed his uncle's passing via an Instagram post Sunday afternoon. Underneath several vintage photos of his uncle, Sam Lerner wrote a heartfelt caption: "We lost a legend last night. It's hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me. His stories always inspired me and made me fall in love with acting. He was the coolest, most confident, talented guy, and the fact that he was my blood will always make me feel special. Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was— in the best way. I'm so lucky I got to spend so much time with him, and we're all lucky we can continue to watch his work for the rest of time. RIP Michael, enjoy your unlimited Cuban cigars, comfy chairs and endless movie marathon."
To say Michael Lerner was a veteran of the industry would be a massive understatement. Starting out in the '60s, Lerner began his career with minor roles on television before landing some serious guest appearances on heavy hitters like "Starsky and Hutch" and "M*A*S*H."
Although primarily a television actor, Lerner's career often took him to the big screen. In fact, his performance as the fast-talking studio boss Jack Lipnick in 1991's "Barton Fink" earned him an Oscar nomination. Comedy fans will also surely remember (https://www.tmz.com/2023/04/09/michael-lerner-dead-dies-elf-barton-fink/) his performance in "Elf," playing another bossy figure that loomed over James Caan's character. With a career that spanned decades, fans might be surprised at just how many times they saw a Michael Lerner performance.
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BY GENCI PAPRANIKU/APRIL 9, 2023 7:27 PM EST
Michael Lerner, an actor with nearly 200 acting credits, has reportedly (https://deadline.com/2023/04/michael-lerner-dead-glee-clueless-barton-fink-oscar-nominated-actor-1235320923/) passed away at the age of 81. According to Variety (https://variety.com/2023/film/obituaries-people-news/michael-lerner-dead-barton-fink-elf-1235577894/), "The Goldbergs" star Sam Lerner confirmed his uncle's passing via an Instagram post Sunday afternoon. Underneath several vintage photos of his uncle, Sam Lerner wrote a heartfelt caption: "We lost a legend last night. It's hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me. His stories always inspired me and made me fall in love with acting. He was the coolest, most confident, talented guy, and the fact that he was my blood will always make me feel special. Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was— in the best way. I'm so lucky I got to spend so much time with him, and we're all lucky we can continue to watch his work for the rest of time. RIP Michael, enjoy your unlimited Cuban cigars, comfy chairs and endless movie marathon."
To say Michael Lerner was a veteran of the industry would be a massive understatement. Starting out in the '60s, Lerner began his career with minor roles on television before landing some serious guest appearances on heavy hitters like "Starsky and Hutch" and "M*A*S*H."
Although primarily a television actor, Lerner's career often took him to the big screen. In fact, his performance as the fast-talking studio boss Jack Lipnick in 1991's "Barton Fink" earned him an Oscar nomination. Comedy fans will also surely remember (https://www.tmz.com/2023/04/09/michael-lerner-dead-dies-elf-barton-fink/) his performance in "Elf," playing another bossy figure that loomed over James Caan's character. With a career that spanned decades, fans might be surprised at just how many times they saw a Michael Lerner performance.
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