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Michael Lerner, the Brooklyn-born character actor who played a myriad of imposing figures in his 60 years in the business, including crime bosses, CEOs, politicians, protective fathers and the monologuing movie mogul Jack Lipnick in “Barton Fink,” has died. He was 81. His nephew, actor Sam Lerner, announced his in an Instagram post Sunday. Sam Lerner wrote that his uncle died Saturday but did not provide further details. Michael Lerner was also well known for his roles in “Harlem Nights,” “Elf,” and “Eight Men Out." Sam Lerner, in his post, wrote "RIP Michael, enjoy you...

Michael Lerner, the Brooklyn-born character actor who played a myriad of imposing figures in his 60 years in the business, including monologuing movie mogul Jack Lipnick in “Barton Fink,” the crooked club owner Bugsy Calhoun in “Harlem Nights” and an angry publishing executive in “Elf” has died. He was 81. His nephew, actor Sam Lerner, […]

The Brooklyn-born character actor played many imposing characters in his more than 60-year career.

Michael Lerner, the Brooklyn-born character actor who played a myriad of imposing figures in his 60 years in the business, including monologuing movie mogul Jack Lipnick in “Barton Fink,” has died. He was 81.

The Goldbergs star Sam Lerner shared the sad news about his uncle Michael's death, and got some love from his co-stars, Grant Gustin and more.