Michael Lerner, actor of "Glee", "New York, criminal investigation", "Barton Fink", dies at 81 years old

More than half a century in the sector

"Everyone who knows him knows how crazy he was — in the best sense of the word," Lerner's nephew wrote. "I'm so lucky to have been able to spend so much time with him, and we're all lucky to be able to keep watching his work until the end of time."

A great acting career

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Michael Lerner had acting talent in his genes. His brother Ken, Sam's father, is also an actor.

Michael Lerner's acting career began in the late 1960s, but it wasn't until the 1970s and 1980s that he began to make a name for himself. He has appeared in episodes of the best series of the moment.

Barton Fink

His career was marked by the portrayal of film producer Jack Lipnick in "Barton Fink" in 1991. Michael Lerner's performance was performed by the Coen brothers.