Actor Ron Leibman (Dr. Leonard Green) 1937 - 2019 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 12-06-2019, 11:21 PM

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Ron Leibman, who won a Tony Award for his role as Roy Cohn in 1993’s Angels In America: Millennium Approaches, and co-starred with Sally Field in the 1979 Oscar-winner Norma Rae, has died from complications of pneumonia.

Leibman also won a Primetime Emmy as Lead Actor In A Drama Series for his role as Martin ‘Kaz’ Kazinsky, a convict turned lawyer, in the 1978-79 crime drama Kaz, a short-lived series he created and co-wrote.

Born in New York City, Leibman graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. He became a member of the Compass Players in the late 1950s, then joined the famed Actors Studio.

His television debut came in 1956 when he appeared as Johnny in The Edge of the Night. But he spent most of the 1960s on Broadway, appearing in everything from Shakespeare plays to Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night.

His film career began in 1970 with Where’s Poppa? He continued working steadily, then broke big with 1979’s Norma Rae, where he played union organizer Reuben, the inspiration for Sally Field’s bold stance against her textile boss overlords.

Leibman galvanized the stage in his role as Roy Cohn in Angels In America. As Cohn, Leibman struggled to delicately balance the nuances of a well-known and ruthless lawyer with the sensibility of a man dying of AIDS in a politically charged climate. .

Throughout his varied career, he was constantly working in film, tv and the stage. One of his more memorable TV turns was his appearance as Dr. Leonard Green, Rachel Green’s overbearing father, on the sitcom Friends.

Leibman was married to actress Linda Lavin from 1969-1981, and then to Jessica Walter from 1983 until his death He co-starred with Walter in Tartuffe at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in 1986, and they appeared together in Neil Simon’s Rumors in 1988 on Broadway. They also joined forces in the film Dummy and for an episode in the TV series Law & Order.

In 2013, Leibman became a recurring voice actor on the TV series Archer, again joined by Walter as the voice of Malory Archer.

Beyond his acting, Leibman also gave back by teaching at The New School for Drama in New York City until his death.

Survivors include his wife, Jessica Walter, and stepdaughter Brooke Bowman, a drama programming and development executive at Fox Broadcasting.

TMC · 03-26-2021, 10:28 PM

(CNN) Ron Leibman, an acclaimed film, television and Tony-winning actor, has died, his agent Robert Attermann of Abrams Artists Agency said.

Leibman was 82.

His agent said the cause was pneumonia.

"We at Abrams Artists Agency are saddened to hear the news of Ron's passing. Ron was an incredibly talented actor with a distinguished career in film, TV and theatre. Our thoughts go out to his wife, Jessica (Walter), and his family," Atterman said in a statement.

Born in New York City, Leibman was known for his roles in films like "Slaughterhouse-Five," "Where's Poppa?" and the 1979 film "Norma Rae," where he portrayed a union organizer and starred with actress Sally Field.

In 1993, Leibman won a Tony Award for best actor in a play for his role as Roy Cohn in the "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches."

He is also known for his role as Dr. Leonard Green, Rachel's short-tempered father, on the hit television sitcom series "Friends."

More recently, Leibman lend his voice for the recurring role of Ron Cadillac in FX's show "Archer," playing the husband of Malory Archer.

opus · 03-26-2021, 10:38 PM

Died Dec 6, 2019, but thanks for the update that he’s still dead

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12-06-2019, 11:21 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,409	Actor Ron Leibman (Dr. Leonard Green) 1937 - 2019 https://tinyurl.com/wo4udlq Ron Leibman, who won a Tony Award for his role as Roy Cohn in 1993’s Angels In America: Millennium Approaches, and co-starred with Sally Field in the 1979 Oscar-winner Norma Rae, has died from complications of pneumonia. Leibman also won a Primetime Emmy as Lead Actor In A Drama Series for his role as Martin ‘Kaz’ Kazinsky, a convict turned lawyer, in the 1978-79 crime drama Kaz, a short-lived series he created and co-wrote. Born in New York City, Leibman graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. He became a member of the Compass Players in the late 1950s, then joined the famed Actors Studio. His television debut came in 1956 when he appeared as Johnny in The Edge of the Night. But he spent most of the 1960s on Broadway, appearing in everything from Shakespeare plays to Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night. His film career began in 1970 with Where’s Poppa? He continued working steadily, then broke big with 1979’s Norma Rae, where he played union organizer Reuben, the inspiration for Sally Field’s bold stance against her textile boss overlords. Leibman galvanized the stage in his role as Roy Cohn in Angels In America. As Cohn, Leibman struggled to delicately balance the nuances of a well-known and ruthless lawyer with the sensibility of a man dying of AIDS in a politically charged climate. . Throughout his varied career, he was constantly working in film, tv and the stage. One of his more memorable TV turns was his appearance as Dr. Leonard Green, Rachel Green’s overbearing father, on the sitcom Friends. Leibman was married to actress Linda Lavin from 1969-1981, and then to Jessica Walter from 1983 until his death He co-starred with Walter in Tartuffe at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in 1986, and they appeared together in Neil Simon’s Rumors in 1988 on Broadway. They also joined forces in the film Dummy and for an episode in the TV series Law & Order. In 2013, Leibman became a recurring voice actor on the TV series Archer, again joined by Walter as the voice of Malory Archer. Beyond his acting, Leibman also gave back by teaching at The New School for Drama in New York City until his death. Survivors include his wife, Jessica Walter, and stepdaughter Brooke Bowman, a drama programming and development executive at Fox Broadcasting.

03-26-2021, 10:28 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,496	Ron Leibman, 'Norma Rae' and 'Friends' actor, dies at 82 (CNN) Ron Leibman, an acclaimed film, television and Tony-winning actor, has died, his agent Robert Attermann of Abrams Artists Agency said. Leibman was 82. His agent said the cause was pneumonia. "We at Abrams Artists Agency are saddened to hear the news of Ron's passing. Ron was an incredibly talented actor with a distinguished career in film, TV and theatre. Our thoughts go out to his wife, Jessica (Walter), and his family," Atterman said in a statement. Born in New York City, Leibman was known for his roles in films like "Slaughterhouse-Five," "Where's Poppa?" and the 1979 film "Norma Rae," where he portrayed a union organizer and starred with actress Sally Field. In 1993, Leibman won a Tony Award for best actor in a play for his role as Roy Cohn in the "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches." He is also known for his role as Dr. Leonard Green, Rachel's short-tempered father, on the hit television sitcom series "Friends." More recently, Leibman lend his voice for the recurring role of Ron Cadillac in FX's show "Archer," playing the husband of Malory Archer.

03-26-2021, 10:38 PM	#3
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,553	Died Dec 6, 2019, but thanks for the update that he’s still dead https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...d.php?t=387438