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George Segal
Actor

George Segal

13 Feb 1934Born
23 Mar 2021Died
87Age at death
120Credits

Biography

George Segal (February 13, 1934 – March 23, 2021) was an American actor and musician.

Segal became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for playing both dramatic and comedic roles. Some of his most acclaimed roles were in films such as Ship of Fools (1965), King Rat (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967), Where's Poppa? (1970), The Hot Rock (1972), Blume in Love (1973), A Touch of Class (1973), California Split (1974), For the Boys (1991), and Flirting with Disaster (1996).

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He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and had won two Golden Globe Awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in A Touch of Class.

On television, he was best known for his roles as Jack Gallo on Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003) and as Albert "Pops" Solomon on The Goldbergs (2013–present).

Segal was also an accomplished banjo player. He had released three albums and had also performed the instrument in several of his acting roles and on late night television.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 120 credits.

  1. 2014Elsa & FredFilm: John
  2. 2013The GoldbergsSeries: Albert 'Pops' Solomon (185 episodes)
  3. 2012Heroes and DemonsFilm: Elliott Klubershturf (segment "Ollie Klublershturf vs. The Nazis")
  4. 2011Retired at 35Series: Alan Robbins (20 episodes)
  5. 2010Love & Other DrugsFilm: Dr. James Randall
  6. 2010Ollie Klublershturf vs. the NazisFilm: Elliott Klublershturf
  7. 2010Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedSeries: Peter Trickell (voice) (1 episode)
  8. 20092012Film: Tony Delgatto
  9. 2009Made for Each OtherFilm: Mr. Jacobs
  10. 2007Pushing DaisiesSeries: Roy 'Buster' Bustamante (1 episode)
  11. 2007Private PracticeSeries: Wendell Parker (1 episode)
  12. 2007My Wife Is RetardedFilm: Julie's Father
  13. 2007Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey AdventureFilm: Horror (voice)
  14. 2007Three Days to VegasFilm: Dominic Spinuzzi
  15. 2007On Board the Ship of FoolsFilm
  16. 2005Chutzpah, This Is?Film
  17. 2005The War at HomeSeries: Sid (1 episode)
  18. 2005HeightsFilm: Rabbi Mendel
  19. 2005Fielder's ChoiceFilm: JD
  20. 2005Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby SunstoneFilm: Albagon (voice)
  21. 2005American Dad!Series: Probate Lawyer (voice), Bernie (voice) (1 episode)
  22. 2004Boston LegalSeries: Paul Cruickshank (1 episode)
  23. 2004EntourageSeries: Murray Berenson (3 episodes)
  24. 2003The Electric PiperFilm: Mayor Nick Dixon (voice)
  25. 2001George Segal: American Still LifeFilm
  26. 2001The Zeta ProjectSeries (1 episode)
  27. 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries: Dr. Roger Tate (1 episode)
  28. 1998HoudiniFilm: Beck
  29. 1997Cow and ChickenSeries: King of New York / Surgeon #2 (voice) (1 episode)
  30. 1997I Am WeaselSeries: King of New York / Surgeon #2 (voice) (1 episode)
  31. 1997Just Shoot Me!Series: Jack Gallo (148 episodes)
  32. 1996The Mirror Has Two FacesFilm: Henry Fine
  33. 1996The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestSeries: Dr. Benton Quest (voice) (26 episodes)
  34. 1996The Cable GuyFilm: Steven's Father
  35. 1996Flirting with DisasterFilm: Ed Coplin
  36. 1996It's My PartyFilm: Paul Stark
  37. 1996The Making of a Hollywood MadamFilm: Leo
  38. 1996Tracey Takes On...Series: Harry Rosenthal (50 episodes)
  39. 1995The BabysitterFilm: Bill Holsten
  40. 1995Picture WindowsSeries: Ted Varnas (1 episode)
  41. 1995To Die ForFilm: Conference Speaker (uncredited)
  42. 1995Caroline in the CitySeries: Bob Anderson (1 episode)
  43. 1995The Naked TruthSeries: Fred Wilde, Douglas Wilde (3 episodes)
  44. 1995The Feminine TouchFilm: Sen. Beau Ashton
  45. 1994Direct HitFilm: James Tronson
  46. 1994Following Her HeartFilm: Harry
  47. 1994Aaahh!!! Real MonstersSeries: J.B. (voice) (1 episode)
  48. 1994Picture Windows: Song of SongsFilm: Ted Varnas
  49. 1994High TideSeries: Gordon (23 episodes)
  50. 1994Seasons of the HeartFilm: Ezra Goldstine
  51. 1994Deep DownFilm: Gil
  52. 1994Burke's LawSeries: Ben Zima (1 episode)
  53. 1993Look Who's Talking Now!Film: Albert
  54. 1993Taking the HeatFilm: Kepler
  55. 1993Joshua TreeFilm: Lt. Franklin L. Severence
  56. 1992The Larry Sanders ShowSeries: George Segal (2 episodes)
  57. 1992Me, Myself and IFilm: Buddy Arnett
  58. 1992A Bear Called ArthurFilm: Billy
  59. 1991For the BoysFilm: Art Silver
  60. 1991Time of DarknessFilm: Grigory
  61. 1989The SimpsonsSeries: Nick (voice) (1 episode)
  62. 1989Look Who's TalkingFilm: Albert
  63. 1989The Endless GameFilm: Mr. Miller
  64. 1989The Endless GameSeries: Mr. Miller (2 episodes)
  65. 1989All's FairFilm: Colonel
  66. 1988Murphy's LawSeries: Daedalus Patrick Murphy (13 episodes)
  67. 1988Run for Your LifeFilm: Alan Morani
  68. 1987Take FiveSeries (7 episodes)
  69. 1986Many Happy ReturnsFilm: William 'Bud' Robinson
  70. 1985StickFilm: Barry
  71. 1985Not My KidFilm: Dr. Frank Bower
  72. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Dave Novaro (1 episode)
  73. 1984The Zany Adventures of Robin HoodFilm: Robin Hood
  74. 1984The Cold RoomFilm: Hugh Martin
  75. 1983Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar KillerFilm: John Grafton
  76. 1982Killing 'em SoftlyFilm: Jimmy Skinner
  77. 1982The Deadly GameFilm: Howard Trapp
  78. 1981Carbon CopyFilm: Walter Whitney
  79. 1980The Last Married Couple in AmericaFilm: Jeff Thompson
  80. 1979Lost and FoundFilm: Adam

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