Peter Scolari, ‘Newhart’ and ‘Bosom Buddies’ Actor, Dies at 66
10-22-21 | 01:48 PM
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Peter Scolari, ‘Newhart’ and ‘Bosom Buddies’ Actor, Dies at 66
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Peter Scolari, who rose to stardom on the brilliant-but-canceled “Bosom Buddies” alongside Tom Hanks, died Friday morning at age 66 of cancer, after a two-year illness.
His death was confirmed by his manager Ellen Lubin Sanitsky at Wright Entertainment.
Scolari was a prolific actor, both on television and on Broadway. He won an Emmy in 2016 for his portrayal of Tad Horvath on “Girls,” the father of Hannah (Lena Dunham). From 1987-1989, he was nominated three times for supporting actor Emmys for his role as Michael Harris on “Newhart,” Bob Newhart’s beloved CBS comedy.
Scolari was working until recently, and co-starred on the just-concluded second season of “Evil,” on which he played Bishop Thomas Marx.
His death was confirmed by his manager Ellen Lubin Sanitsky at Wright Entertainment.
Scolari was a prolific actor, both on television and on Broadway. He won an Emmy in 2016 for his portrayal of Tad Horvath on “Girls,” the father of Hannah (Lena Dunham). From 1987-1989, he was nominated three times for supporting actor Emmys for his role as Michael Harris on “Newhart,” Bob Newhart’s beloved CBS comedy.
Scolari was working until recently, and co-starred on the just-concluded second season of “Evil,” on which he played Bishop Thomas Marx.
10-22-21 | 02:04 PM
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Re: Peter Scolari, ‘Newhart’ and ‘Bosom Buddies’ Actor, Dies at 66
Too bad. He was great on Newhart.
10-22-21 | 02:11 PM
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Wow. He's been great in many things. He was wonderful in Girls just a few years ago. Very sad.
I don't know his recent work but I enjoyed him on Newhart and Bosom Buddies.
10-22-21 | 02:19 PM
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Best know as a regular on Circus of the Stars. Enjoyed him on Bosom Buddies.
10-22-21 | 02:44 PM
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He was so good in Newhart, and it was such a relief that he replaced the Kirk character, who was just annoying.
Also liked him in Girls.
RIP
Also liked him in Girls.
RIP
10-22-21 | 02:46 PM
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I've just been watching him on the latest season of Evil.
Why couldn't it have been Tom Hanks?
Why couldn't it have been Tom Hanks?
Spoiler:
10-22-21 | 03:19 PM
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Re: Peter Scolari, ‘Newhart’ and ‘Bosom Buddies’ Actor, Dies at 66
Too bad. I didn't see much of his dramatic work, but he was always fun to watch. I liked him on the "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids" TV Series alongside the gorgeous Barbara Allyn Woods.
10-22-21 | 05:09 PM
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That's a real shame. Always enjoyable in whatever he did.
10-22-21 | 05:45 PM
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Tom Hanks hasn't released any kind of statement on social media about Scolari's passing. But, he hasn't posted on social media since 2020.
10-22-21 | 06:01 PM
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It won't be long until Bob Newhart passes away, leaving Julia Duffy as the lone major Newhart player still alive.
10-22-21 | 07:41 PM
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10-22-21 | 08:24 PM
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I always liked Peter Scolari. His brief appearance in That Thing You Do was a highlight for me. Too bad he didn't get a scene with Tom Hanks in that one...
66 - too young for sure.
66 - too young for sure.
10-22-21 | 09:26 PM
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10-23-21 | 12:58 AM
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Re: Peter Scolari, ‘Newhart’ and ‘Bosom Buddies’ Actor, Dies at 66
I read Bob Newhart's touching tribute on Facebook today, that's how I found out. When I was a kid, I was obsessed with Newhart, and appreciate it today. I thought his Michael character was hilarious.
Peter was a strong, supportive actor that would pop up everywhere the last 20-30 years,. I wouldn't call it a great show, but he was very good as Rick Moranis's Wayne Szalinksi character on Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show back in the day. Anchored the show and it was fine as far as Disney channel family fare goes.
Peter was a strong, supportive actor that would pop up everywhere the last 20-30 years,. I wouldn't call it a great show, but he was very good as Rick Moranis's Wayne Szalinksi character on Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show back in the day. Anchored the show and it was fine as far as Disney channel family fare goes.
10-25-21 | 09:34 AM
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Re: Peter Scolari, ‘Newhart’ and ‘Bosom Buddies’ Actor, Dies at 66
A very talented actor loved Newheart and Bosom Buddies back in the day. Sad to hear about his passing.
