Born in Brooklyn, Adler passed away peacefully in his sleep, according to reports from representatives and family. Before entering the acting realm, Adler made significant contributions to Broadway as a stage manager, director, and producer, collaborating with notable stars like Julie Andrews, Angela Lansbury, and Richard Burton.
His initial foray into the theater industry began in his youth, where he stage-managed the original production of My Fair Lady in 1956, leading to numerous other projects including the original Annie and Camelot featuring Richard Burton. Adler turned to television in the 1980s, initially managing stage operations for several shows, including the Tony Awards.
His breakthrough as an actor came surprisingly late when he was cast in the 1992 film The Public Eye, leveraging a post-retirement opportunity. He further expanded his film credits with appearances in works such as Manhattan Murder Mystery and Getting Away with Murder.
However, it was his portrayal in The Sopranos that garnered him widespread recognition as Hesh Rabkin, alongside James Gandolfini's iconic mob boss Tony Soprano. Beyond this iconic role, Adler continued to land noteworthy parts in CBS's The Good Wife and its spin-off, The Good Fight, alongside several guest appearances in perennial favorites such as Curb Your Enthusiasm and The West Wing.
Adler returned to the stage later in life, first appearing in Taller than a Dwarf in 2000 and, more recently, in 2015's Fish in the Dark, conclusively bringing his illustrious career full circle.
His initial foray into the theater industry began in his youth, where he stage-managed the original production of My Fair Lady in 1956, leading to numerous other projects including the original Annie and Camelot featuring Richard Burton. Adler turned to television in the 1980s, initially managing stage operations for several shows, including the Tony Awards.
His breakthrough as an actor came surprisingly late when he was cast in the 1992 film The Public Eye, leveraging a post-retirement opportunity. He further expanded his film credits with appearances in works such as Manhattan Murder Mystery and Getting Away with Murder.
However, it was his portrayal in The Sopranos that garnered him widespread recognition as Hesh Rabkin, alongside James Gandolfini's iconic mob boss Tony Soprano. Beyond this iconic role, Adler continued to land noteworthy parts in CBS's The Good Wife and its spin-off, The Good Fight, alongside several guest appearances in perennial favorites such as Curb Your Enthusiasm and The West Wing.
Adler returned to the stage later in life, first appearing in Taller than a Dwarf in 2000 and, more recently, in 2015's Fish in the Dark, conclusively bringing his illustrious career full circle.
