Louis Zorich

Louis Zorich was an American actor best known for his work on stage, television, and film. Born on February 12, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, Zorich grew up in a Greek-American family. He served in the United States Army during World War II before studying at the Goodman Theatre School in Chicago.

Zorich made his Broadway debut in 1960 in the play "Becket" and went on to appear in numerous other productions throughout his career. Some of his most notable Broadway credits include "The Odd Couple," "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "She Loves Me," "Follies," and "45 Seconds from Broadway." He received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in "45 Seconds from Broadway" in 2001.
In addition to his work on stage, Zorich also had a successful career in television and film. He appeared in several popular TV shows, including "Mad About You," "Law & Order," "The Equalizer," and "The Practice." He also had roles in films such as "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," "The Muppets Take Manhattan," and "The Hudsucker Proxy."
Zorich was also a respected teacher of acting, having taught at the HB Studio in New York City for many years. He was married to actress Olympia Dukakis, and the couple frequently worked together on stage and screen. They appeared together in the films "Moonstruck" and "Mr. Holland's Opus," as well as in the stage productions of "The Rose Tattoo" and "Social Security."
Zorich continued to work in the entertainment industry well into his 80s. His most recent film credit was in the 2012 movie "Fading Gigolo," in which he appeared alongside John Turturro and Woody Allen. He passed away on January 30, 2018, at the age of 93.