Stephen Pearlman
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.
Stephen Pearlman | |
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 Pearlman as he appears in Die Hard with a Vengeance | |
| Born | February 26, 1935 Brooklyn, New York, U.S |
| Died | September 30, 1998 (aged 63) Manhattan, New York, U.S |
| 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) |
Biography
Pearlman was born in Brooklyn but raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. 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 September 30, 1998, in his Manhattan apartment. The reported cause of death was cancer.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Don't Call Me Charlie! | MP | TV series Episode: "A Friend in Need" |
| 1973 | The Iceman Cometh | Chuck Morelo | |
| Serpico | Desk Sergeant | Uncredited | |
| 1977 | Audrey Rose | Russ Rothman | |
| Rollercoaster | Lyons | ||
| 1978 | American Hot Wax | Peter Overmyer | |
| 1980 | Xanadu | Foreman | |
| 1990 | Green Card | Mr. Adler | |
| Law & Order | Rosen | TV series Episode: "Everybody's Favorite Bagman" | |
| 1991 | Saying Kaddish | Jack | |
| Age Isn't Everything | Unknown | ||
| 1992 | Law & Order | Leonard Willis | TV series Episode: "Intolerance" |
| Claude | Mr. Gold | ||
| My New Gun | Al Schlyen | ||
| 1993 | The Cemetery Club | Rabbi | |
| 1994 | Seinfeld | Mr. Goldstein | TV series Episode: "The Raincoats" |
| Quiz Show | Judge Schweitzer | ||
| 1995 | Die Hard with a Vengeance | Dr. Fred Schiller | |
| Animal Room | Principal Jones | ||
| 1996 | The First Wives Club | Mr. Christian | |
| 1997 | Private Parts | Couple Looking for Apartment | |
| Commandments | Rabbi | ||
| 1998 | Law & Order | Dr. Leon Mayer | TV series Episode: "Expert'" |
| Pi | Rabbi Cohen | ||
| The Horse Whisperer | David Gottschalk | ||
| 2000 | Fear of Fiction | Mr. Basketball Head | (final film role) Released posthumously |
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.