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RIP Charles Grodin
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:06 pm
The actor specialized in playing world-weary businessmen and uptight fathers.
May 18, 2021, 1:31 PM CDT
By Daniel Arkin
Charles Grodin, the actor who lent his droll wit and deadpan delivery to films such as "The Heartbreak Kid," "Heaven Can Wait," "Midnight Run" and "Beethoven," died Tuesday. He was 86.
The actor's son Nicholas told The Associated Press that his father died at his home in Wilton, Connecticut, from bone marrow cancer.
Grodin specialized in playing world-weary businessmen and uptight fathers, approaching each role with a deft combination of neurotic intensity and wry detachment. He was especially prolific in the 1980s, taking on memorable supporting parts in various comedies.
He was also a regular face on television, making frequent appearances on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" and "Late Night with David Letterman," and a notable performer in Broadway productions such as "Same Time, Next Year."
Grodin was born in Pittsburgh in 1935 and studied acting at HB Studio in New York City under the famed actress and instructor Uta Hagen.
He made his Hollywood debut with an uncredited performance as a drummer boy in Disney's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" (1954). He was active in theater in the 1960s, appearing in "Absence of a Cello" (1964) and directing "Lovers and Strangers" (1968).
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May 18, 2021, 1:31 PM CDT
By Daniel Arkin
Charles Grodin, the actor who lent his droll wit and deadpan delivery to films such as "The Heartbreak Kid," "Heaven Can Wait," "Midnight Run" and "Beethoven," died Tuesday. He was 86.
The actor's son Nicholas told The Associated Press that his father died at his home in Wilton, Connecticut, from bone marrow cancer.
Grodin specialized in playing world-weary businessmen and uptight fathers, approaching each role with a deft combination of neurotic intensity and wry detachment. He was especially prolific in the 1980s, taking on memorable supporting parts in various comedies.
He was also a regular face on television, making frequent appearances on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" and "Late Night with David Letterman," and a notable performer in Broadway productions such as "Same Time, Next Year."
Grodin was born in Pittsburgh in 1935 and studied acting at HB Studio in New York City under the famed actress and instructor Uta Hagen.
He made his Hollywood debut with an uncredited performance as a drummer boy in Disney's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" (1954). He was active in theater in the 1960s, appearing in "Absence of a Cello" (1964) and directing "Lovers and Strangers" (1968).
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This post was edited on 5/19/21 at 7:02 am
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Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:14 pm to Mizz-SEC
that sucks - Midnight Run was so good.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:14 pm to Mizz-SEC
No mention of Clifford.. shame
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:14 pm to Mizz-SEC
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Midnight Run
Great movie. RIP
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:16 pm to Mizz-SEC
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:21 pm to Mizz-SEC
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Charles Grodin in the movie Beethoven,
Man., all this time I thought that was just Nick Nolte with his shite together.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:22 pm to Mizz-SEC
He was awesome. Didn't realize he was that old.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:47 pm to Mizz-SEC
Clifford is the best Grodin movie change my mind
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:47 pm to Thracken13
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that sucks - Midnight Run was so good
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“We got you, you son of a bitch.”
“Now, say goodbye to him you lying piece of shite, because I’m letting him go.”
This post was edited on 5/18/21 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:54 pm to Mizz-SEC
i had no idea he was that old. loved him in the original heartbreak kid
Posted on 5/18/21 at 2:54 pm to Mizz-SEC
Godspeed.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 3:06 pm to Mizz-SEC
This hits me hard. One of my idols.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 3:11 pm to Fewer Kilometers
I thought he was hilarious in Seems Like Old Times.
Damn
Damn
Posted on 5/18/21 at 3:29 pm to Mizz-SEC
frick. The ticking crocodile comes for us all. Man I'm getting up there.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 3:58 pm to Bestbank Tiger
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Didn't realize he was that old.
He was 57 when Beethoven was released. Bonnie Hunt played his wife and was only 30.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 4:23 pm to Mizz-SEC
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Grodin specialized in playing world-weary businessmen and uptight fathers
And a jewel thief.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 5:01 pm to Mizz-SEC
Damn... and we were just talking about him ( here? ) not long ago. He was 85... he'll be missed. Bigly.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 5:05 pm to Shorter Yards
Chester the limo driver. 
Right up there with Argyle ( DIE HARD ) as best ever.
Right up there with Argyle ( DIE HARD ) as best ever.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 5:43 pm to Mizz-SEC
Always liked him in movies.
He has a great cameo in So I Married an Axe Murderer where the cop tries to commandeer his vehicle and he just ain't having it. Haha
He has a great cameo in So I Married an Axe Murderer where the cop tries to commandeer his vehicle and he just ain't having it. Haha
Posted on 5/18/21 at 5:47 pm to Mizz-SEC
Beethoven GOAT family movie
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