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Harris Yulin Dies at 88, 'American Classic' to Recast His Role

He died of cardiac arrest on June 10 in New York City at age 88 after more than five decades in acting.

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Harris Yulin attends the "All Square" premiere during the 2018 SXSW Conference and Festivals at the ZACH Theatre in Austin, Texas, on March 10, 2018.
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Overview

  • Yulin died June 10 in New York City of cardiac arrest at age 88.
  • His career spanned over five decades with more than 100 roles across film, television and theater, including iconic parts in Scarface and Ghostbusters II.
  • He received a 1996 Emmy nomination for a guest role on Frasier and made his Broadway debut in the 1980 revival of Watch on the Rhine.
  • Production on the MGM+ series American Classic will continue despite his passing, with his role set to be recast.
  • Director Michael Hoffman hailed Yulin as an artist of immense technique and generosity whose presence defined their upcoming series.