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24 Aug 2025, 16:21

Remembering Jerry Adler, actor from The Sopranos and Broadway

  • Jerry Adler, actor from The Sopranos, passed away at the age of 96.
  • He began his career on Broadway, and later became a popular actor.
  • He appeared in numerous television shows and films, leaving a significant mark.

Jerry Adler, a renowned actor who gained popularity for his role in The Sopranos and The Good Wife, passed away at the age of 96. His death was confirmed by his family, who stated that he passed away in New York City.

The actor started his career on Broadway, working as a stagehand before transitioning to acting in his sixties. He was credited in 53 Broadway productions, playing roles of stage managers, producers, and directors.

His most memorable roles were in television series, including as Hesh Rabkin in The Sopranos, where he appeared throughout six seasons, and as Judge Herman in The Good Wife. Adler also appeared in such series as Rescue Me and Transparent.

In his career, Jerry also worked in film, including in Woody Allen's Manhattan Murder Mystery and A Most Violent Year. In recent years, he returned to Broadway, starring in the play Taller Than a Dwarf.

Jerry Adler leaves behind a legacy that inspires new generations of actors. His family, including his friend Joan Laksman, will remember him as a talented and dedicated professional.

Tags: Culture

Articles on this topic:

  • www.independent.co.uk - Jerry Adler death: The Sopranos and Good Wife star dies, aged 96
  • apnews.com - ‘Sopranos’ star Jerry Adler, Broadway backstage vet turned late-in-life actor, dies at 96
  • www.nytimes.com - Jerry Adler, Actor in ‘The Sopranos’ Who Found Success Late in Life, Dies at 96
  • www.nbcnews.com - 'The Sopranos' actor Jerry Adler dies at age 96
  • abcnews.go.com - 'Sopranos' star Jerry Adler, Broadway backstage vet turned late-in-life actor, dies at 96
  • www.theguardian.com - Jerry Adler, actor in The Sopranos and The Good Wife, dies aged 96
  • www.forbes.com - Jerry Adler, ‘The Sopranos’ Actor, Dies At 96