Actor Ron Leibman dead at 82
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Actor Ron Leibman, who appeared in movies, theatre and television in a career that spanned six decades and won a Tony for Tony Kushner’s iconic play ”Ängels in America,” has died after an illness. He was 82.
Leibman’s agent, Robert Attermann, said the actor died Friday. He is survived by his wife, the actress Jessica Walter.
In his lengthy career, Leibman played a huge variety of roles both dramatic and comic. He won an Emmy award in 1979 on the CBS series “Kaz.” But he was perhaps best known on television for his role on “Friends,” in which he played Dr. Leonard Green, the father of Rachel, played by Jennifer Aniston.
“Ron was an incredibly talented actor with a distinguished career in film, TV and theatre,” said Attermann. “Our thoughts go out to his wife, Jessica, and his family.”
