00:00Jerry Adler, a man who spent decades behind the curtain, and then stole the spotlight.
00:06Jerry Adler, a man who spent decades behind the curtain, and then stole the spotlight.
00:11Born in Brooklyn in 1929, Adler's career began backstage on Broadway hits like
00:17Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and My Fair Lady.
00:20But in his 60s, he stepped in front of the camera, and audiences never forgot him.
00:25But in his 60s, he stepped in front of the camera, and audiences never forgot him.
00:31But in his 60s, he stepped in front of the camera, and audiences never forgot him.
00:37From The Sopranos to The Good Wife, his characters were sharp, witty, and unforgettable.
00:44From The Sopranos to The Good Wife, his characters were sharp, witty, and unforgettable.
00:53Jerry Adler passed away at 96, but his legacy, on stage, on screen, and in our hearts, will last forever.
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