Wynn Irwin

Wynn Irwin (December 11, 1932 – February 15, 2018) was an American film and TV actor. He was known for his roles in From Here to Eternity (1979) and Lotsa Luck (1973).

From Quincy, M.E. (1977). L-R: Wynn Irwin, Jack Klugman

Irwin was from New York City.[1] Irwin was in and out of performing since high school, when he was in a comedy act at Catskills resorts. Then he bought and sold a small greeting cards and gift store, then returned to performing. He served in the Army and attended New York University for a few years.[2]

Irwin played Arthur Swann from Lotsa Luck with Dom DeLuise from 1973 to 1974. Irwin has made numerous appearances in television shows like All in the Family, Barney Miller, Laverne & Shirley, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Hart to Hart.

He co-starred with Fannie Flagg in the television film Home Cookin' (1975)[3]

He was reviewed for his performance in the play Marvin and Mel as coming off "like a ragpicker playing Lear".[4]

Irwin had an ex-wife and a son, Andy.[1] He died on February 15, 2018.[5]