Obituary of Charles Grodin

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Charles Grodin

Charles Grodin (born April 21st, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was an Film Actor who was best known for his aggressively dry wit and his cold, deadpan delivery. Charles died on May 18th, 2021 and his death was because of multiple myeloma. He was 86 years old when he passed.

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Charles Grodin Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Grodin, Charles
    • Common Name: Charles Grodin
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: April 21, 1935
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Charles Grodinsky, Chuck, Mr. Personality
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1954-2017
    Charles Grodin 2013
    Charles on Wikipedia
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    Charles's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Charles Grodin
    • Father: Theodore I. Grodin
    • Mother: Lena Grodin (née Singer)
    • Brother(s):
      • Jack Grodin
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Elissa Durwood (married 1985-2021, his death)
      • Julie Ferguson (married 19??-divorced 1968)
    • Son(s):
      • Nicholas "Nicky" Grodin (with Durwood)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Marion Grodin (with Ferguson)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 18 2021 at age 86
  • Place: Wilton, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (Multiple myeloma)
  • Interment: He will be buried

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Stage Actor American Born on April 21st Born in 1935 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2021 Died at age 86 Died from Cancer

Charles's Notable Roles:

  • Heaven Can Wait (1978)

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm not that easy to insult, believe me, but cracks about people on movies who are there to pick up paychecks or actors who look like they phoned it in get me. People who write this stuff obviously have never been on the set of a movie from beginning to end. Just showing up somewhere every day for twelve to sixteen hours for three or four months should be enough to disqualify movie people from those cracks. The only thing about a movie that can be phoned in is a review." (IMDB)

"Grodin was a successful actor and comedian who died in a car accident. (V)"

"He was a famous comedian, actor, and one of the most beloved and well-known figures in American culture. (V)"

"Charles Grodin was an american actor, comedian, and voice actor who is best known for his role as Hal in the animated sitcom The Simpsons. (V)"

"Charles Grodin's vibrant and impactful life has left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment and beyond. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-23 14:34:19
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