Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96

Jerry Adler, who died peacefully in his sleep at age 96, was renowned for his role as Herman 'Hesh' Rabkin in The Sopranos, though he only began acting in his sixties after a distinguished 30-year career behind the scenes on Broadway. As a stage manager, supervisor, and director, Adler worked on more than 50 Broadway productions alongside stars like Julie Andrews, Angela Lansbury, and Richard Burton before transitioning to television acting. Following his breakthrough role in The Sopranos, Adler secured recurring parts in popular series including The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and Rescue Me, while also making appearances in shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm and The West Wing.