Stephen Pearlman
Appearance
Stephen Pearlman | |
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![]() Pearlman as he appears in Die Hard with a Vengeance | |
Born | Brooklyn, New York, U.S | February 26, 1935
Died | September 30, 1998 Manhattan, New York, U.S | (aged 63)
Cause of death | Cancer |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1954–1998 |
Notable work | Die Hard with a Vengeance, Pi, The First Wives Club |
Spouse | Stefanie Solow Glennon (m. 19?? – 1998; his death) |
Stephen Pearlman (February 26, 1935 – September 30, 1998) was an American theatre, film and television actor, known for starring in the films Die Hard with a Vengeance and Pi. He also played Zampano in the Broadway musical La Strada.
Biography
After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1954, Pearlman immediately become a theatre actor making his New York stage play debut in The Threepenny Opera in 1959. He has also acted in La Strada in 1969, in which he played one of the leading roles. He also appeared in many film and television roles such as Die Hard with a Vengeance, Seinfeld, Pi and Law and Order.[1]
Death
Pearlman died on the 30th of September, 1998 in his Manhattan apartment. The reported cause of death was cancer.[2]
Selected filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1973 | The Iceman Cometh | Chuck Morelo | |
1977 | Audrey Rose | Russ Rothman | |
Rollercoaster | Lyons | ||
1978 | American Hot Wax | Peter Overmyer | |
1980 | Xanadu | Foreman | |
1990 | Green Card | Mr. Adler | |
Law & Order | Rosen | Television series Episode: Everybody's Favorite Bagman | |
1991 | Saying Kaddish | Jack | |
1992 | Law & Order | Leonard Willis | Television series Episode: Intolerance |
My New Gun | Al Schlyen | ||
1993 | Claude | Mr. Gold | |
1994 | Seinfeld | Mr. Goldstein | Television series Episode: The Raincoats |
Quiz Show | Judge Schweitzer | ||
1995 | Animal Room | Principal Jones | |
Die Hard with a Vengeance | Dr. Fred Schiller | ||
1996 | The First Wives Club | Mr. Christian | |
1998 | Law & Order | Dr. Leon Mayer Episode: Expert |
Television series |
Pi | Rabbi Cohen | Final film role |
References
- ^ "Stephen Pearlman Biography (1935 - 1998)". Film Reference. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ "Stephen Pearlman, 63, Actor In Movies, TV and Theater". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 February 2018.