Charles Levin (actor)

Charles Herbert Levin (March 12, 1949 – c. June 28, 2019) was an American actor[1] who appeared in television, movies and on stage. He was best known for the role of Elliot Novak on the series Alice, having become a regular in the show's ninth season, and the recurring role of Eddie Gregg on Hill Street Blues from 1982 to 1986.

Charles Levin
Born
Charles Herbert Levin

(1949-03-12)March 12, 1949
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Diedc. June 28, 2019(2019-06-28) (aged 70)
Selma, Oregon, U.S.
Years active1975–1998
SpouseKatherine DeHetre
ChildrenJesse Levin
Ben Levin
Kate Levin

Life and career

Charles Levin was born on March 12, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. He was an American actor and appeared in television, movies and on stage. He was married to Katherine DeHetre from 1983 to 2007. They had 3 children: Jesse, Ben, and Kate. Kate died in a car accident in 2007.[2] Levin was also known for playing the mohel in "The Bris" episode of Seinfeld, and Coco, the gay cook, in the pilot episode of The Golden Girls. His part was dropped because the part of Sophia Petrillo (played by Estelle Getty) changed from a recurring part to a main character.

Levin appeared as a guest star on many television shows including Alice and was best known for the role of Elliot Novak. He become a regular in the show's 9th season and the recurring role of Eddie Gregg on Hill Street Blues from 1982 to 1986. Capital News (as Vinnie DiSalvo), Family Ties, Tales from the Darkside, The Twilight Zone, The Facts of Life, Falcon Crest (as Arthur Haberman), Punky Brewster (as Officer Bob), Thirtysomething, Night Court, L.A. Law (as Robert Caporale), Designing Women, Murphy Brown, NYPD Blue, and Law & Order. He was Jewish.[3]

Disappearance and death

On July 8, 2019, Levin's son reported to the police that Levin was missing, and had not been heard from since June 28.[4] At the time, Levin lived in Grants Pass, Oregon, and was in the process of moving to a new house in the town.[4] Levin's car was found on July 12 on a remote road northeast of Selma, Oregon. The body of his dog, Boo Bear, was found inside. Levin's body was found a day later. On November 8, 2019, authorities confirmed Levin's cause of death to be accidental. His car became stuck where it was later found, on an unmaintained wilderness road. After trying to free it, it appeared he left the car in search of help and fell to his death down a 30-foot (9 m) embankment.[5] He was 70 years old.[6]

Filmography

References
  1. "Briefly entertaining". Lakeland Ledger. January 2, 1982. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  2. Shetty, Jeevan. "Charles Levin Wiki, Death Update, Wife, Kids, Family, Biography". Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  3. Lipshiz, Cnaan (July 15, 2019). "Remains believed to be from actor Charles Levin of 'Seinfeld' fame found in Oregon". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  4. Taylor, Derrick Bryson (July 15, 2019). "Charles Levin, 'Seinfeld' Actor, Is Found Dead in Oregon". The New York Times. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  5. Guglielmi, Jodi (November 11, 2019). "Seinfeld actor Charles Levin's death ruled an accident". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  6. Bryson, Derrick (July 15, 2019). "Charles Levin, 'Seinfeld' mohel, is found dead in Oregon". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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