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Herschel Bernardi | |
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 Bernardi in 1970 | |
| Born | October 30, 1923 |
| Died | May 9, 1986 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1937–1986 |
| Spouse | Teri Bernardi (19??–1986; his death) [1] |
| Children | 4 |
Herschel Bernardi (October 30, 1923[citation needed] – May 9, 1986) was an American actor and singer.[2] He is best known for his supporting role in the television detective series Peter Gunn (1958–1961) for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and his starring role in the comedy television series Arnie (1970–1972) which earned him two consecutive Golden Globe Award nominations.
On stage, Bernardi appeared in many Broadway musicals. He was nominated for two Tony Awards for his performances in the original production of Zorba and the 1981 revival of Fiddler on the Roof.
- ^ Jones, Jack (May 10, 1986). "Herschel Bernardi, First 'Zorba' on Broadway, Dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ Ellenburger, Alan R. (May 1, 2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries. McFarland. pp. 184–185. ISBN 978-0-7864-5019-0.