“We lost a legend last night. “It is with these words published on Instagram that Sam Lerner announced the death of his uncle, actor Michael Lerner. Nominated for an Oscar for playing Jack Lipnick in Barton Fink in 1991, he died at 81. No information was given as to the cause of his death.
After a first appearance on television in a sports program at the age of 13, he became passionate about the theater. He obtained several scholarships, to study at the University of Berkeley, in California, then in London, where he stayed with John Lennon and Yoko Ono. He is then spotted by an agent who takes him to Los Angeles. His career can begin.
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He exploded during the 1970s when he multiplied films (Alex in Wonderland, Vote McCay, Mr. Saint-Ives or Godzilla) and television series (MASH, Clueless or the All Risks Agency).
“It’s hard to put into words how brilliant my Uncle Michael was and how much he influenced me. His stories have always inspired me and made me fall in love with comedy. He was the coolest, most confident, most talented man, and the fact that he’s my blood will always make me feel special,” his nephew continued.
