Anthony Clark Dies at 62: ‘Yes, Dear’ Star Remembered for a Lifetime of Laughter
Anthony Clark, the stand-up comedian and actor who became a familiar face on American television as Greg Warner in Yes, Dear, has died at 62.
Clark died on Tuesday, November 10, according to his longtime friend and former co-star Mike O’Malley, who announced the news the following day. His manager, Barry Katz, also confirmed his death to Us Weekly. Deadline reported that Clark died from complications related to pneumonia.
O’Malley’s tribute recalled a friendship that began with admiration from the audience. Before the two worked together on television, he and his wife, Lisa, had watched Clark perform in Boston, where the comedian was already drawing enthusiastic crowds.
“I was a fan before I was a friend,” O’Malley wrote.
He remembered Clark’s ability to become caught up in the humor of his own observations, making the audience laugh even harder. The friends had spoken by telephone just three weeks before Clark’s death, and O’Malley said their conversation was filled with laughter.
For television viewers, Clark’s most recognizable role came in Yes, Dear, which aired on CBS from 2000 to 2006. He starred opposite Jean Louisa Kelly, with O’Malley and Liza Snyder completing the central cast.
The sitcom followed two couples whose differing personalities and approaches to parenting created a steady stream of domestic disagreements. Clark played Greg Warner, whose carefully ordered family life was complicated by the presence of his wife’s sister and her husband. Created by Greg Garcia and Alan Kirschenbaum, the series ran for six seasons.
Clark had established himself on television before landing that role. He led NBC’s Boston Common, which ran from 1996 to 1997, and subsequently appeared in Soul Man. In 2006, he brought his experience as a working comedian to the fourth season of Last Comic Standing, serving as its host.
His film work included appearances in The Thing Called Love and the action hit The Rock, adding movie credits to a career built around stand-up and television comedy.
Colleagues also remembered the encouragement he offered away from the cameras. Garcia told Deadline that he and Clark had renewed their friendship in recent years through regular telephone conversations. When Garcia began trying stand-up himself, Clark offered advice and enthusiastically supported him. Their recent calls, Garcia recalled, were full of jokes and shared stories.
Katz remembered Clark for the warmth and happiness he brought to colleagues and audiences. Fellow comedian Nick Swardson also paid tribute, recalling their close friendship and the years he spent opening for Clark on the comedy circuit.
For those who knew him, the memories extended well beyond his television performances: a comedy-club appearance that became unforgettable, an encouraging conversation, and a friend who could still make them laugh decades later.
