Stories by Peter Keepnews

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6 stories by "Peter Keepnews"

Jerry Stiller, Comedian With Enduring Appeal, Is Dead at 92 by Peter Keepnews

In the 1960s, he and his wife, Anne Meara, found success as a comedy team. In the 1990s, he found it again as Frank Costanza on "Seinfeld."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:06am on May 11, 2020☆⚑

Dick Gautier, Who Played a Rock Star in 'Bye Bye Birdie,' Is Dead by Peter Keepnews

The comic actor, who was also known for his role as a robot on the TV show "Get Smart," was 85.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:54pm on January 17, 2017☆⚑

Anne Meara, Comedian and Actress, Dies at 85 by Peter Keepnews

Ms. Meara began her comedy career as the partner of her husband, Jerry Stiller; won an Obie Award for her stage work; earned four Emmy nominations; and became a playwright in her 60s.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:10pm on May 24, 2015☆⚑

Don Harron, 90, Canadian Actor in Roles From Broadway to 'Hee Haw,' Dies by Peter Keepnews

Mr. Harron, a busy stage actor in the 1950s and 1960s, became best known for playing Charlie Farquharson, a wisecracking hayseed on "Hee Haw."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:52pm on January 28, 2015☆⚑

Eddie Bert, Jazz Trombone Player, Dies at 90 by Peter Keepnews

Mr. Bert played in pit orchestras on Broadway, onstage with jazz legends and on dozens of recordings.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:46am on October 1, 2012☆⚑

Diane Cilento, Oscar-Nominated Actress, Dies at 78 by Peter Keepnews

While Ms. Cilento had a long stage and screen career, she is most remembered for her supporting performance in the 1963 movie "Tom Jones."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:49am on October 8, 2011☆⚑

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