Obituary of Harvey Atkin

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Harvey Atkin

Elliot Harvey Atkin (born December 18, 1942 in Toronto, Canada) was a TV actor, voice actor, and film actor who was best known for his roles as Morty Melnick in the Canadian movie “Meatballs” and Sergeant Ronald Coleman in the TV series “Cagney & Lacey”. He also performed voice work playing King Koopa in “The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!” as well as Sam in “The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police.” Harvey died on July 17, 2017 and his death was because of a brain tumor. He died at age 74.

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Harvey Atkin Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Atkin, Harvey
    • Common Name: Harvey Atkin
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth Date: December 18, 1942
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Elliot Atkin
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

    Harvey's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Elliot Harvey Atkin
    • Father: Murray Atkin
    • Mother: Ida Atkin
    • Sister(s):
      • three
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Celia Atkin (married 1963-2017, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Danny Atkin
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lisa Atkin

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 17 2017 at age 74
  • Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Cause of Death: Brain tumor
  • Interment: Buried at Shalom Cemetery in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Category Tags:

TV ActorVoice Actor Film Actor Canadian Born on December 18th Born in 1942 Born in Ontario Died in 2017 Died at age 74 Died from Brain tumor

Harvey's Notable Roles:

  • Meatballs
  • Cagney & Lacey
  • The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
  • The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police

Quotable Quotes:

"Harvey Atkin lived a life full of laughter, creativity, and memorable performances, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain for generations to come. (V)"

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