Oscar-nominated actor Michael Lerner who was best known for his roles in movies such as Barton Fink, Godzilla and Elf, passed away at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by his nephew, Sam Lerner, who is also an actor.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, he wrote, “We lost a legend last night,” Sam wrote, posting throwback photos of Michael. “It’s hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me. His stories always inspired me and made me fall in love with acting. He was the coolest, most confident, talented guy, and the fact that he was my blood will always make me feel special.”
Who was Michael Lerner?
Michael Lerner is an actor who was born in Brooklyn, New York.
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Michael Lerner cause of death
Michael Lerner’s cause of death has not been confirmed yet.
Michael Lerner net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lerner has a net worth of $3 million.
Michael Lerner age
At the time of his death, he was 81 years old. He was born on June 22, 1941.
Michael Lerner relationship
Not much is known about Lerner as he kept his personal life private and away from the spotlight.
Michael Lerner family
Michael is the brother of Ken Lerner and the uncle of Sam Lerner. His niece Jenny is also an actress. He is the son of Blanche and George Lerner. According to Lerner, his father “liked to think he was an antique dealer, but in all actuality, he was a junk dealer.”
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Michael Lerner career
He made his acting debut with a guest role in the medical drama Dr. Kildare in 1963. He went on to appear in numerous television series in the following decades, such as The Brady Bunch, The Odd Couple, The Rockford Files, The A-Team, and Hill Street Blues.
His role as Jack Lipnick in the 1991 comedy thriller Barton Fink was Michael’s big break in movies. He was nominated for an Academy Award in 1992 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Barton Fink.
