Quick Facts
Born:
1934-02-13
Birthplace:
Great Neck, Long Island, New York, USA
Credits:
144 Total Roles
George Segal
Acting
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Biography
George Segal (February 13, 1934 – March 23, 2021) was an American actor and musician.
Segal became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for playing both dramatic and comedic roles. Some of his most acclaimed roles were in films such as Ship of Fools (1965), King Rat (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967), Where's Poppa? (1970), The Hot Rock (1972), Blume in Love (1973), A Touch of Class (1973), California Split (1974), For the Boys (1991), and Flirting with Disaster (1996). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and had won two Golden Globe Awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in A Touch of Class.
On television, he was best known for his roles as Jack Gallo on Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003) and as Albert "Pops" Solomon on The Goldbergs (2013–present).
Segal was also an accomplished banjo player. He had released three albums and had also performed the instrument in several of his acting roles and on late night television.
Segal became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for playing both dramatic and comedic roles. Some of his most acclaimed roles were in films such as Ship of Fools (1965), King Rat (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967), Where's Poppa? (1970), The Hot Rock (1972), Blume in Love (1973), A Touch of Class (1973), California Split (1974), For the Boys (1991), and Flirting with Disaster (1996). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and had won two Golden Globe Awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in A Touch of Class.
On television, he was best known for his roles as Jack Gallo on Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003) and as Albert "Pops" Solomon on The Goldbergs (2013–present).
Segal was also an accomplished banjo player. He had released three albums and had also performed the instrument in several of his acting roles and on late night television.
Known For
2012
Tony Delgatto
The Simpsons
Nick (voice)
Love & Other Drugs
Dr. James Randall
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Roger Tate
The Cable Guy
Steven's Father
Look Who's Talking
Albert
American Dad!
Probate Lawyer (voice)
American Dad!
Bernie (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SEGAL MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind MOVIE | Himself / Albert 'Pops' Solomon |
| 2014 | Elsa & Fred MOVIE | John |
| 2013 | The Goldbergs TV | Albert 'Pops' Solomon |
| 2012 | Pablo MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Heroes and Demons MOVIE | Elliott Klubershturf |
| 2011 | Retired at 35 TV | Alan Robbins |
| 2010 | Love & Other Drugs MOVIE | Dr. James Randall |
| 2010 | Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis MOVIE | Elliott Klublershturf |