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Date of Birth
12 February 1924, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Spouse
Olympia Dukakis (5 December 1962 - present) 3 children

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Daughter, Christina

Was nominated for Broadway's 1969 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Hadrian VII."

Gray-haired character actor of Yugoslav descent primarily of the stage who appeared in flavorful ethnic film roles later in life; best known on TV as Paul Reiser's father in the comedy series "Mad About You" (1992), Marion Ross's husband in "Brooklyn Bridge" (1991) and for his voiceover work in numerous commercials.

He and wife Olympia Dukakis co-founded the Whole Theatre Company in Montclair, New Jersey, which ran for 15 years (1973-1988). The couple have three children: one daughter, actress Christina Zorich, and two sons, Peter and Stefan.

Served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Born in Chicago, he studied music at Roosevelt University, and received his dramatic training at the Goodman Theater before beginning his stage career in Canada. He landed his first TV job in a Canadian production of "Les Miserables".

Made his Broadway debut in Jean Anouilh's "Becket" (1960), starring Laurence Olivier and Anthony Quinn.

Uncle of former Chicago Bears lineman Chris Zorich.


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