George Segal
Acting
Biography
George Segal (February 13, 1934 – March 23, 2021) was an American actor and musician. Segal became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for playing both dramatic and comedic roles. Some of his most acclaimed roles were in films such as Ship of Fools (1965), King Rat (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967), Where's Poppa? (1970), The Hot Rock (1972), Blume in Love (1973), A Touch of Class (1973), California Split (1974), For the Boys (1991), and Flirting with Disaster (1996). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and had won two Golden Globe Awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in A Touch of Class. On television, he was best known for his roles as Jack Gallo on Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003) and as Albert "Pops" Solomon on The Goldbergs (2013–present). Segal was also an accomplished banjo player. He had released three albums and had also performed the instrument in several of his acting roles and on late night television.
Born: February 13, 1934
Place of Birth: Great Neck, Long Island, New York, USA
Known For
Of Mice and Men
Two ranch workers, one of them simple-minded, look for work and happiness during the Great Depression, but luck is not in their cards.
People's Choice Awards
An American awards show recognizing people in entertainment, voted online by the general public and fans.
Tracey Takes On...
Tracey Takes On... is a sketch comedy series starring actress Tracey Ullman. The show ran for four seasons on HBO and was commissioned after the success of the comedy special Tracey Ullman Takes on New York (1993). Each episode focuses on a specific subject which Ullman and her cast of characters take on through a series of sketches and monologues.
The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind
Hilarious behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and outtakes from the hit comedy.
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
This incarnation of the popular cartoon series finds Scooby and the gang living in Crystal Cove, a small town with a long history of ghost sightings, monster tales and other mysteries ripe for the sleuths to solve once and for all. But the longstanding Crystal Cove residents, who bank on the town's reputation to attract tourists, are prepared to do what it takes to protect their turf.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Boston Legal
Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.
Live Aid
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Pushing Daisies
A pie-maker, with the power to bring dead people back to life, solves murder mysteries with his alive-again childhood sweetheart, a cynical private investigator, and a lovesick waitress.
Filmography
as Self
as Himself / Albert 'Pops' Solomon
as John
as Albert 'Pops' Solomon
as Self
as Elliott Klubershturf
as Alan Robbins
as Dr. James Randall
as Elliott Klublershturf
as Peter Trickell (voice)
as Tony Delgatto
as Mr. Jacobs
as Self
as Roy 'Buster' Bustamante
as Wendell Parker
as Julie's Father
as Horror (voice)
as Dominic Spinuzzi
as Sid
as Rabbi Mendel
as JD
as Albagon (voice)
as Probate Lawyer (voice)
as Bernie (voice)
as Paul Cruickshank
as Murray Berenson
as Mayor Nick Dixon (voice)
as Dr. Roger Tate
as Beck
as Jack Gallo
as Henry Fine
as Dr. Benton Quest (voice)
as Steven's Father
as Ed Coplin
as Paul Stark
as Harry Rosenthal
as Bill Holsten
as Ted Varnas
as Conference Speaker (uncredited)
as Bob Anderson
as Fred Wilde
as Douglas Wilde
as Sen. Beau Ashton
as James Tronson
as Harry
as J.B. (voice)
as Ted Varnas
as Gordon
as Ezra Goldstine
as Gil
as Ben Zima
as Albert
as Kepler
as Lt. Franklin L. Severence
as George Segal
as Buddy Arnett
as Billy
as Art Silver
as Grigory
as Nick (voice)
as Albert
as Mr. Miller
as Mr. Miller
as Colonel
as Daedalus Patrick Murphy
as Alan Morani
as William 'Bud' Robinson
as Self
as Barry
as Dr. Frank Bower
as Dave Novaro
as Robin Hood
as Hugh Martin
as John Grafton
as Jimmy Skinner
as Howard Trapp
as Self
as Walter Whitney
as Jeff Thompson
as Adam
as Robby Ross
as Harry Calder
as Dick Harper
as Charlie 'Dirtwater Fox' Malloy
as Sam Spade Jr.
as Tim Shaver
as Self - Presenter
as Self
as Bill Denny
as Harry Benson
as Stephen Blume
as Steve Blackburn
as Andrew
as Andrew Kelp
as J
as Gordon Hocheiser
as Felix
as Brooks Wilson
as Lt. Phil Hartman
as Dan
as Franco
as Morris Brummel
as Morroe Rieff
as George
as Glenn Griffin
as Peter Gusenberg
as Quiller
as Biff Loman
as Lt. Mahidi
as Corporal King
as David
as Matt Weaver
as Dr. Tony "Shiv" Parelli
as Lester Sweyd
as Andre
as Jack Wisner
as Self - Guest Host
as Self
as Dr. Novak
as U.S. Army Ranger
as Larry Duke
as Self - Co-Host
as Self
as Dr. Howard
as Self
as Jerry Costell
as Self
as Self - Mystery Guest
as Self - Nominee/Presenter
as Self - Nominee
as Self - Presenter