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New York City<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Harris Yulin, the acclaimed actor celebrated for his unforgettable roles in Scarface<\/em>, Ghostbusters II<\/em>, and Ozark<\/em>, passed away from cardiac arrest in New York City at the age of 87.<\/p>\n

A Life in Roles, A Career of Depth<\/strong>
Born in Los Angeles on November 5, 1937, Yulin\u2019s journey began on the New York stage in 1963 before evolving into a prolific career that spanned more than six decades.<\/span>\u00a0On Broadway, he delivered powerful performances in productions like Hedda Gabler<\/em>, The Diary of Anne Frank<\/em>, The Price<\/em>, Watch on the Rhine<\/em>, and The Visit<\/em> \u2014 also earning acclaim as a director for revivals such as The Trip to Bountiful<\/em>, which won a Lucille Lortel Award.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Tony Montana to the Courtroom<\/strong>
In film, he was perhaps best-known as Detective Mel Bernstein in Scarface<\/em> (1983) and Judge Wexler in Ghostbusters II<\/em> (1989). His screen presence continued in roles ranging from Clear and Present Danger<\/em> and Training Day<\/em> to The Place Beyond the Pines.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Wafting Between Silver Screen and Small Screen<\/strong>
Yulin\u2019s television credits included an Emmy-nominated guest role on Frasier<\/em> (1996), as well as significant appearances on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine<\/em>, Buffy the Vampire Slayer<\/em>, 24<\/em>, Ozark<\/em>, Veep<\/em>, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt<\/em>, Billions<\/em>, and Entourage.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A Legacy in Teaching and Direction<\/strong>
Beyond acting, Yulin shared his craft through teaching at Juilliard and Columbia and directing on Broadway and off-Broadway stages. Critics and colleagues applauded his craftsmanship and generosity\u2014qualities that shaped both his artistry and personal presence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final Days, Final Role<\/strong>
Until his passing, he was preparing for a new role in the MGM+ series American Classic<\/em> opposite Kevin Kline and Laura Linney. Creator-director Michael Hoffman wrote of Yulin:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cOne of the greatest artists I have ever encountered\u2026 his technique, humility, and generosity\u2026 he will always remain the beating heart of our show.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Loved and Remembered<\/strong>
He is survived by his wife, Kristen Lowman, son-in-law Ted Mineo, nephew Martin Crane, and godchildren Marco and Lara Greenberg. He was predeceased by his daughter, Claire Lucido.<\/span><\/p>\n

Harris Yulin\u2019s career was defined by his devotion to acting\u2019s artistry\u2014a steady, powerful presence that resonated equally on stage, screen, and in the lives of those who worked with him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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