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Herschel Bernardi

ActorBorn 1923, died 1986On stage 1964 to 19815 productions on this page

Herschel Bernardi
CBS Television

Herschel Bernardi (October 30, 1923 โ€“ May 9, 1986) was an American actor and singer. He is best known for his supporting role in the television detective series Peter Gunn (1958โ€“1961) for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and his starring role in the comedy television series Arnie (1970โ€“1972) which earned him two consecutive Golden Globe Award nominations. On stage, Bernardi appeared in many Broadway musicals. He was nominated for two Tony Awards for his performances in the original production of Zorba and the 1981 revival of Fiddler on the Roof.

On stage

5 productions, 17 years
1964
BajourBroadway Shubert Theatre. Original. Directed by Lawrence Kasha
232 performances
1964
Fiddler on the RoofBroadway Imperial Theatre. Original. Directed by Jerome Robbins
3,242 performances
1968
ZorbaBroadway Imperial Theatre. Original. Directed by Michael Cacoyannis
305 performances
1979
The Goodbye PeopleBroadway Belasco Theatre. Revival. Directed by Jeff Bleckner
1 performance
1981
Fiddler on the RoofBroadway New York State Theatre. Revival. Directed by Jerome Robbins
53 performances

Worked with more than once

8 names
  • Maria Karnilova 3 productions
  • Ruth Jaroslow 2 productions
  • Paul Lipson 2 productions
  • Marsha Tamaroff 2 productions
  • Ken LeRoy 2 productions
  • Harry Goz 2 productions
  • Fyvush Finkel 2 productions
  • Connie Burnett 2 productions

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