Herschel Bernardi
Actor

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Herschel Bernardi was born into a theatrical family in New York City on October 30, 1923. He began appearing in Yiddish films as a child and teen, and later in Hollywood B-movies. His career was briefly interrupted in the 1950s when he was blacklisted for alleged leftist sympathies, but he was eventually cleared and went on to have a successful career in television, movies, and on the stage. He was best known for his role as Lieutenant Jacoby in the TV series Peter Gunn (1958) and for taking over the role of Tevye in the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof (1971). He also played the lead in the musical Zorba (1969) and the title role in the TV series Arnie (1970). Bernardi continued to work until his death on May 9, 1986 at the age of 63.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack, Writer
Birth Day October 30, 1923
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 97 YEARS OLD
Died On May 9, 1986(1986-05-09) (aged 62)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Scorpio
Cause of death Heart attack
Occupation Actor
Years active 1937-1986
Spouse(s) Teri Bernardi (?-1986) (his death)
Children Michael Bernardi

💰 Net worth

Herschel Bernardi, a renowned American actor, soundtrack artist, and writer, is projected to have a net worth between $100,000 and $1 million in the year 2024. With a multifaceted career spanning various creative domains, Bernardi has established himself as a versatile and talented personality in the entertainment industry. Known for his remarkable acting skills, melodious contributions to soundtracks, and exceptional writing abilities, he has made significant contributions to the United States' artistic landscape. The estimated net worth reflects the success and recognition he has garnered throughout his illustrious career.

Biography/Timeline

1930

Born in New York City, into the Yiddish theatre, the younger son of Berel Bernardi and Helen Bernardi, Herschel was appearing on the stages of 2nd Avenue with his acting family before he could talk. In the 1930s, Bernardi appeared in the Yiddish films of Edgar G. Ulmer and was later among those actors who made the transition from Yiddish-speaking roles in film to American films. Herschel was the brother of Jack Bernardi (who played Harvey Pulp in "It's a Bikini World)."

1958

Bernardi was in several notable films, including Murder by Contract (1958), A Cold Wind in August (1961), The George Raft Story (1961), Irma La Douce (1963), Love with the Proper Stranger (1963), No Deposit, No Return (1976), and The Front (1976), a film about blacklisting in the entertainment industry. Bernardi was the victim of blacklisting during the 1950s, as were several other performers and the Screenwriter and Director on that film. Bernardi also narrated and emceed The Golden Age of Second Avenue, a 1969 film documentary about the Yiddish theatre movement on New York's Lower East Side of the early-to-mid-20th century (where Bernardi had launched his acting career).

1961

In 1961, the Vanguard Recording Society issued a long playing record (VRS9074) 'Chocolate Covered Matzohs', which was recorded 'live' in front of an audience at the Valley Cities Jewish Community Center of Los Angeles, California and was a collection of sentimental and wryly humorous tales in Yiddish and English of Jewish immigration into the US at the turn of the 20th century and also featured some songs.

1963

In 1963, he was cast as Mr. Otis, a Teacher who mostly ignores his students, in the episode, "I Don't Even Live Here", of the NBC education drama series, Mr. Novak, starring James Franciscus.

1967

Herschel Bernardi also had two minor record hits, 1967's "If I Were A Rich Man", reflecting his success as Tevye, and 1971's "Pencil Marks On The Wall".

1970

In 1970, Bernardi was the lead in the CBS sitcom Arnie. Bernardi starred for two years as someone plucked from the loading dock of a flange company to become an executive. He voiced Woodhead the rocking horse in Filmation's Journey Back to Oz. He also provided the Cowardly Lion's singing voice while Milton Berle provided the character's speaking voice. He also appeared as Joe Vitelli in the 1977 TV miniseries Seventh Avenue.

1986

Bernardi died in his sleep of a sudden heart attack in Los Angeles, California, on May 9, 1986. He was 62 years old and was survived by his wife, Terry, and son Michael; three children from a previous marriage, Adam, Beryl and Robin; and brothers Jack, also an actor, and Sam. Bernardi is buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.

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