Veteran actor Jack Axelrod passed away at 93 years old.
Jennifer Garland, his representative, officially confirmed his passing to both The Hollywood Reporter and Entertainment Weekly, citing that he peacefully succumbed to natural causes in Los Angeles on November 28.
Garland expressed, "I had the privilege of being with him extensively during his final years, as he didn't have close family. We often enjoyed the outdoors, a place where Jack found solace to sketch, delve into news articles, and passionately recite Shakespearean sonnets."
Renowned for his memorable roles in General Hospital and Grey's Anatomy, Axelrod initially pursued acting studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Despite becoming a licensed architect in Washington, as outlined in his IMDB profile, his unyielding dedication to the craft of acting redirected him.
Axelrod immersed himself in a rigorous six-year acting program under the guidance of German actress Uta Hagen at New York City's Herbert Berghof Studio, solidifying his passion for the art.
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Post-graduation, Jack embarked on acting opportunities across different theaters while maintaining his career as an architect, as detailed on IMDB. Balancing both professions, he steadily crafted his acting portfolio, culminating in a pivotal moment when he secured a prominent role in Woody Allen's 1971 film, Bananas, marking his breakthrough in the industry.
Continuing his journey, Axelrod graced numerous TV series and movies across his illustrious acting career. Notably, he secured a recurring portrayal in General Hospital as the formidable mob boss Victor Jerome. His credits extended to Grey's Anatomy, where he depicted Charlie Yost, an elderly patient in a coma, and My Name Is Earl, where he portrayed the character known as the Electrolarynx Guy.
Furthermore, Jack made memorable guest appearances in an extensive array of shows, including but not limited to Dallas, Dynasty, Boy Meets World, Murphy Brown, Alias, Frasier, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Scrubs, Private Practice, Dexter, and Shameless.
Additionally, Axelrod left his mark in several movies, gracing the screens in Hancock (2008), Labor Pains (2009), Little Fockers (2010), Fred & Vinnie (2011), Super 8 (2011), and Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011).
Jack's theatrical prowess extended to Broadway and Off-Broadway stages, notably featuring in the 1969 production of Macbeth as Banquo, as highlighted by EW. He also contributed his talent to the play Gandhi, which earned its place on Broadway.
Afterward, Axelrod taught acting at different universities such as Boston University, Penn State University, Temple University, CalState Northridge & Bakersfield, Cal Arts, and Brandeis University. He also worked as a guest teacher at the Aaron Speiser Acting Studio in Los Angeles before he passed away.
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