George Segal

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George Segal (February 13, 1934 – March 23, 2021) was an American actor and musician. Segal became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for playing both dramatic and comedic roles. Some of his most acclaimed roles were in films such as Ship of Fools (1965), King Rat (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967), Where's Poppa? (1970), The Hot Rock (1972), Blume in Love (1973), A Touch of Class (1973), California Split (1974), For the Boys (1991), and Flirting with Disaster (1996). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and had won two Golden Globe Awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in A Touch of Class. On television, he was best known for his roles as Jack Gallo on Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003) and as Albert "Pops" Solomon on The Goldbergs (2013–present). Segal was also an accomplished banjo player. He had released three albums and had also performed the instrument in several of his acting roles and on late night television.

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Movie Self
2020
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind
Movie Self
2016
The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind
Movie Himself / Albert 'Pops' Solomon
2014
Elsa & Fred
Movie John
2013
The Goldbergs
TV show Albert 'Pops' Solomon
2012
Pablo
Movie Self
2012
Heroes and Demons
Movie Elliott Klubershturf (segment "Ollie Klublershturf vs. The Nazis")
2011
Retired at 35
TV show Alan Robbins
2010
Love & Other Drugs
Movie Dr. James Randall
2010
Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis
Movie Elliott Klublershturf
2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
TV show Peter Trickell (voice)
2009
2012
Movie Tony Delgatto
2009
Made for Each Other
Movie Mr. Jacobs
2008
The Brothers Warner
Movie Self
2007
Pushing Daisies
TV show Roy 'Buster' Bustamante
2007
Private Practice
TV show Wendell Parker