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Peter B. Crombie (June 26, 1952 – January 10, 2024)[1] was an American film and television actor.
Peter Crombie | |
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 Peter Crombie as Joe Davola in Seinfeld in a 1992 episode. | |
| Born | Peter B. Crombie June 26, 1952 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 2024 (aged 71) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable work | Seinfeld |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Spouse |
Nadine Kijner
(m. 1991; div. 1997) |
Early life and education
editCrombie was born on June 26, 1952, and raised in Oak Lawn, a suburb of Chicago. He studied acting at the Yale School of Drama before moving to New York City.[2][3]
Career
editCrombie appeared in such films as Born on the Fourth of July, Natural Born Killers, Seven, My Dog Skip and The Doors. His best-known television role was as the recurring minor character "Crazy" Joe Davola on Seinfeld. The name was used with the consent of Fox TV executive, Joe "Lennard" Davola.[4]
Crombie also made guest appearances on such television series as Spenser: For Hire, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (in the episode "Melora"), Walker, Texas Ranger, Law & Order, Picket Fences, NYPD Blue and many others. Crombie wrote the script for the 2006 short drama Threshold.
Personal life and death
editCrombie married Nadine Kijner in 1991 and the couple divorced in 1997.[5]
Crombie died after a brief illness on January 10, 2024, at the age of 71.[6][7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Blob | Soldier at Command Post | |
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Undercover Vet | |
| 1990 | Desperate Hours | Connelly | |
| 1990 | Smoothtalker | Jack Perdue | |
| 1991 | The Doors | Associate Lawyer | |
| 1993 | Rising Sun | Greg | |
| 1994 | Natural Born Killers | Intense Cop | |
| 1995 | Safe | Dr. Reynolds | |
| 1995 | Seven | Dr. O'Neill | |
| 2000 | My Dog Skip | Junior Smalls |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Broken Vows | Dan Phelan | Television film |
| 1987 | Loving | Alan Howard #2 | Episode #1.1096 |
| 1987 | Leg Work | Haddix | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1988 | Spenser: For Hire | Solomon Trench | Episode: "Arthur's Wake" |
| 1988 | Perfect Strangers | Mr. Jones | Episode: "The Graduate" |
| 1988 | American Playhouse | Bernhard Goetz | Episode: "The Trial of Bernhard Goetz" |
| 1989 | As the World Turns | Gage | Episode dated 29 December 1989 |
| 1990 | H.E.L.P. | Mr. Perry | Episode: "Fire Down Below" |
| 1991 | Law & Order | Howie Neffer | Episode: "Confession" |
| 1992–1993 | Seinfeld | Crazy Joe Davola | 5 episodes |
| 1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Fallit Kot | Episode: "Melora" |
| 1993 | The John Larroquette Show | Ted Slattery | Episode: "There's a Mister Hitler Here to See You" |
| 1994 | Diagnosis: Murder | Brother Charles Simmons | Episode: "Lily" |
| 1994 | L.A. Law | Julius Watson | Episode: "Dead Issue" |
| 1995 | Get Smart | Larz | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1996 | Grace Under Fire | Counterman | Episode: "Take Me to Your Breeder" |
| 1996 | Picket Fences | Agent Wesley Banes | Episode: "Forget Selma" |
| 1996 | L.A. Firefighters | Norman Minter | 5 episodes |
| 1997 | A Walton Easter | Calvin Weeks | Television film |
| 1997 | House of Frankenstein | Frankenstein's Creature | 2 episodes |
| 1998 | NYPD Blue | Carney | Episode: "Honeymoon at Viagra Falls" |
| 2000 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Detective Moody | Episode: "Deadly Situation" |
References
edit- ^ "It is with shock and extreme sadness that I share my Ex-husband died this morning. Thank you for so many wonderful memories and being such a good man. Fly free into the Un-boundless source of light, Peter. May you be greeted with love by your parents, and Oliver 🐈⬛. So so many people loved you because you were a kind, giving, caring and creative Soul. #petercrombie #transition #grief #love #joy #gift #RIP #peace #thankyou❤️ #yaleactors #compassion #angel". instagram.com.
- ^ "Peter Crombie, known for 'House of Frankenstein,' dies at 71". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ Ortiz, Aimee (2024-01-14). "Peter Crombie, Actor Known for 'Seinfeld' Appearances, Dies at 71". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ Armstrong, Jennifer Keishin (2014-07-15). "The Real Joe Davola". Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
- ^ "'Seinfeld' actor Peter Crombie dead at 71: ex-wife". www.foxnews.com.
- ^ "Peter Crombie Dies: 'Seinfeld' Cast Favorite As 'Crazy Joe Davola' Was 71". Deadline. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Peter Crombie, 'Seinfeld' and 'House of Frankenstein' Actor, Dies at 71". The Hollywood Reporter. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
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