Marsha Kramer, a theater and television actress who most recently played Margaret an assistant to Ed O'Neill's character on the ABC sitcom Modern Family, has died. ", Actors Jack Sydow and Rosemary Murphy made two appearances on "Frasier" as Alfred and Carol Larkin, who lived in Niles Crane's (David Hyde Pierce) posh apartment building. Modern Family director Jeff Greenberg confirmed the news on Twitter on Jan. 24, writing that his dear friend, who also gained fame for playing Wendy alongside Sandy Duncan's Peter Pan, had passed. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. He was almost always shown with a fun smile on his face and was constantly joking around with Phil and others. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He spent time in the Army and was stationed in Berlin for a while, where he played for the regimental baseball team. Like his dad, Enzo lived until age 16, dyingin 2010. She died on January 23, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Brenner also appeared on "Late Night with David Letterman" and "Real Time with Bill Maher," and he starred in the short-lived NBC comedy "Snip. Jay takes Manny to Dryden Academy hoping to get him enrolled, but he doesn't get into the school after messing up his interview with the Cygan's character. Other stars who called into "Frasier" and have since died include Mary Tyler Moore, Bruno Kirby, Carl Reiner, Dominick Dunne, Rosemary Clooney, Dr. Timothy Leary, Sandra Dee, Sydney Pollack, Billy Barty, Jerry Orbach,Patty Duke, Jill Clayburgh, Neil Simon, Harold Prince, Bobby Short, Larry Gelbart, andPenny Marshall. As Deadline reported, Kramer died in early 2020 at age 74. Among the many, many roles listed in his IMDb creditsare a brief guest spot on "Frasier." She was so delightful in the 14 eps she shot as Margaret on Modern Family over the last 7 yrs, but Ill always remember her soaring aloft as Wendy to Sandy Duncans Peter Pan. #RIP., So sad to hear that my long time friend, Marsha Kramer passed away yesterday at the age of 74. She was 74. He played Ari Caldwell, the brother of Adam Goldberg's love interest Dana Caldwell, between 2013 and 2015. But the episode really belongs to Ty Burrell's Phil, who gets two opportunities to exercise his talent for barely controlled anxiety. The cause of death is unknown. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. She was so delightful in the 14 eps she shot as Margaret on Modern Family over the last 7 yrs, but Ill always remember her soaring aloft as Wendy to Sandy Duncans Peter Pan, Greenberg wrote on Twitter. But an unlikely friendship between Luke and Kleezakforged over honesty and video gameseventually changed the Dunphys' perspective, and Kleezak became a family friend until his death in Season 3's "The Last Walt. Character actor and comedian Orson Bean also appears in "Playdates" though in a different storyline. After claiming gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, Bryant retired in 2016 and expanded his influence to various pursuits, including film production, which netted him an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film with 2017's "Dear Basketball." Not long after that he appeared alongside Robert De Niro and Robin Williams in "Awakenings," which was met with critical acclaim and nominated for three Academy Awards. Prosky, who died in 2008 at age 77, made a memorable appearance on "Frasier." Marsha Kramer, 'Modern Family' Actress, Dies at 74 Robert Loggia was already an established Hollywood star when he guest starred in a 2000 episode of "Frasier,"playing Stefano, owner of an Italian restaurant whose gruff and terrifying demeanor once left Niles (David Hyde-Pierce) suffering PTSD as a child. Marsha Kramer was an actress whose notable roles included Margaret, Jay's assistant on "Modern Family." We invite you to share condolences for Marsha Kramer in our Guest Book. She played Mama Kowalski, whose bakery is visited by Carrey's character during his time as a frustrated reporter. ", In addition to "Frasier," Playten's many television credits included "The Cosby Mysteries,""Law &Order,""Third Watch,"and venerable soap opera "As the World Turns.". In the video game world, Cygan was known for providing the voice of Solidus Snake in 2001's "Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty" and Canderous Ordo in 2003's "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic," both of which were big hits. Although she didn't have a regular role in "Modern Family," Elizabeth Pea did make more than one appearance. He played the Admissions Dean of a private school in a Season 4 episode called "The Future Dunphys." She had guest appearances in a huge number of shows, ranging from "The Outer Limits" and "The Twilight Zone" to "Two and a Half Men," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and "Parks and Recreation." Modern Family director Jeff Greenberg shared the news of Kramer's death Friday on Twitter. In addition to "Frasier,"LaMotta had racked up an extensive list of screen credits spanning several decades, ranging from "Dark Shadows"to "Baretta"to "Barney Miller"to "ALF,"in which he played the lovable alien's nosy neighbor. Last night's episode of Modern Family, titled Spuds (Season 11, Episode 14), featured a tribute to actress Marsha Kramer who died last month (January 23) at the age of 74. David Ogden Stiers was a familiar face to television viewers of the 1970s and 1980s for his portrayal of snobbish Major Charles Emerson Winchester III on "M*A*S*H,"the hit military-medical sitcom that ran from 1972 until 1983. Phil . "Superman"star Christopher Reeve, who died at 52 in 2004, called in to discuss his agoraphobia. RIP Jeff Greenberg, casting director for Modern Family, Everyone at @ModernFam is so sad about the passing of Marsha Kramer, who so brilliantly played Jays assistant Margaret. The cause was "acute heroin and cocaine toxicity," the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office ruled (via People). Modern Family Actress Marsha Kramer Is Dead | Cinemablend This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 1948. : GOAT' Dominates Wednesday Ratings, Lifting 'Modern Family'; 'Criminal Minds' Launches Final Run, 'Modern Family' Crew Talk Final Season & Potential Spinoffs - TCA, So sad to hear that my long time friend, Marsha Kramer passed away yesterday at the age of 74, Greenberg began. He got his start in 1981, playing real life mobster Tommy Lucchese (one of the Mafia's "founding fathers," per The Mob Museum) in the NBC series "The Gangster Chronicles." One of his final film roles was, in fact, a comedy-horror film, "Cocaine Bear," which was directed by recurring "Modern Family" player Elizabeth Banks and featured Jesse Tyler Ferguson in a supporting role. Character actor Marsha Kramer, who died in 2020, played Jay's assistant Margaret in "Modern Family." Appearing in more than a dozen episodes between Season 5 and Season 11, her character was a . According to Variety, she was living at the Motion Picture & Television Fund in Woodland Hills in California at the time. #RIP pic.twitter.com/H3vfdzPfiP, Jeff Greenberg (@JeffGreenbergCD) January 24, 2020. Lillian Adams is another actor that even dedicated fans of "Modern Family" may have trouble recognizing, because she only appeared in the pilot episode. Modern Family casting director Jeff Greenberg took to . In fact, we've lost way more members of the show's extended family than you may have realized. She made television appearances in The Waltons, Touched by an Angel, Frasier, NCIS, Dr. Ken, Eagleheart, Days of Our Lives, Out of Order, and Malcolm in the Middle. Bette Midler, Jeff Bridges, Elijah Wood, Rob Lowe, and Marlon Wayans were among the many actors who paid tribute following his death. Fans of the Coen brothers will know Polito well, as he appeared in five of their films. He ultimately became a respected comic and was looked upon highly by the likes of Richard Lewis. Phil Esterhaus after the actor who portrayed him, Michael Conrad, died of cancer in 1983. Modern Family wrapped its final episode after 11 seasons last month. #RIP., So sad to hear that my long time friend, Marsha Kramer passed away yesterday at the age of 74. The Modern Family cast are mourning the death of one of their most loved members who passed away just weeks after the show's finale was filmed. Days of our Lives News: Modern Family, Days Alum Marsha Kramer Dead at So sad to hear that my long time friend, Marsha Kramer passed away yesterday at the age of 74, Greenberg began. Sheppard played Mr. Drake, the club's president. Current Projects. Pic credit: ABC. Kramer's acting career spanned decades; her first screen credit was in a 1970 episode of "The Bill CosbyShow." Of the more than 100 stars who called in, many of them are sadly no longer with us. The new series followed Frasier as he relocated to his hometown of Seattle, where the Harvard-educated psychiatrist took his skills to radio and offered advice to callers along with his on-air catchphrase:"I'm listening." Carolyn Bryant Donham Dies at 88; Her Words Doomed Emmett Till Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. There are a lot of great moments in Season 1's "Family Portrait," which is anchored around Jay's desire to bring together his sizable brood for a picture. Frasier Crane was part of an eccentric crew of personalities at fictional Seattle radio station KCAL 780 on "Frasier," including perpetually apoplectic sports host Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe (Dan Butler) and pompous restaurant critic Gil Chesterton (Edward Hibbert). He also played in 18 All-Star games, and claimed Game MPV for four of those (a record he shared with Bob Pettit). Modern Family director Jeff Greenberg shared the news of Kramers death Friday on Twitter. She was 74.
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