Adler's family confirmed that he "passed peacefully in his sleep" on Saturday. Born in Brooklyn, the actor initially spent decades behind the scenes as a stage manager and director in over 50 Broadway productions. His Broadway career included managing the original production of My Fair Lady in 1956 and overseeing Annie in 1977.
While Adler began his television career in the 1980s through various stage management roles, he didn't take on acting until the early 1990s, starting with a role in the film The Public Eye. His breakout role as Hesh on The Sopranos solidified his status in Hollywood, alongside appearances in The Good Wife and Rescue Me.
In addition to notable roles such as Rabbi Alan Schulman on Northern Exposure and guest spots on popular series like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Adler made a triumphant return to Broadway as an actor in the 2015 play Fish in the Dark. Jerry Adler's enduring legacy is celebrated by fans and colleagues alike, honoring his vast contributions to the world of theater and television.
While Adler began his television career in the 1980s through various stage management roles, he didn't take on acting until the early 1990s, starting with a role in the film The Public Eye. His breakout role as Hesh on The Sopranos solidified his status in Hollywood, alongside appearances in The Good Wife and Rescue Me.
In addition to notable roles such as Rabbi Alan Schulman on Northern Exposure and guest spots on popular series like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Adler made a triumphant return to Broadway as an actor in the 2015 play Fish in the Dark. Jerry Adler's enduring legacy is celebrated by fans and colleagues alike, honoring his vast contributions to the world of theater and television.
