Herschel Bernardi

Herschel Bernardi
Bernardi in 1970
Born(1923-10-30)October 30, 1923
DiedMay 9, 1986(1986-05-09) (aged 62)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1937–1986
SpouseTeri Bernardi (19??–1986; his death) [1]
Children4

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.

  1. ^ Jones, Jack (May 10, 1986). "Herschel Bernardi, First 'Zorba' on Broadway, Dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  2. ^ Ellenburger, Alan R. (May 1, 2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries. McFarland. pp. 184–185. ISBN 978-0-7864-5019-0.