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American actor (1928–2023)
Lew Palter
Born
Leon Louis Palter
(1928-11-03 ) November 3, 1928
New York City, U.S.
Died May 21, 2023(2023-05-21) (aged 94 )
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor Spouse
(m. 1956; died 2020)
Children 2
Leon Louis Palter (November 3, 1928 – May 21, 2023) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Isidor Straus in the 1997 film Titanic . He was also a longtime instructor at the CalArts School of Theater.
Early life
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Leon Louis Palter was born in New York City's Brooklyn borough on November 3, 1928.[1] [2] [3] After studying at Tufts University and Alfred University ,[1] he earned a PhD in theater at Northwestern University .[4]
Career
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Palter appeared in New York productions such as The Madwoman of Chaillot and An Enemy of the People .[4] He also directed Off-Broadway plays including Let Man Live , Overruled and The Trial of Lucullus .[4] In 1965, he directed and produced with Robert L. Hobbs at the Millbrook Playhouse.[4] He acted and directed on summer stock theaters .[4] He began to appear on screen in 1967 with an appearance in the television series Run for Your Life . Palter guest-starred in television programs including The A-Team , Day by Day , Charlie's Angels , Baretta , The Virginian , Columbo , The High Chaparral , Gunsmoke , Mission: Impossible , The Six Million Dollar Man , Kojak , The Brady Bunch and The Flying Nun .[1] [5] He also played Det. Clark in seven episodes of the American drama television series Delvecchio ,[6] and guest-starred on The Doris Day Show .[7] [8] Apart from playing Isidor Straus in Titanic ,[9] [10] Palter appeared in other films, such as The Steagle [1] and First Monday in October .[11]
Having started teaching acting at the CalArts School of Theater in 1971, Palter remained a faculty member there until his retirement in 2013.[1] [2] His many students included Don Cheadle , Ed Harris , and Cecily Strong .[1] [10] [12]
Personal life
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Palter was married to actress and costumer Nancy (née Vawter) from 1956 until her death in 2020.[1] They had two daughters together.[4]
Palter died from lung cancer at his home in Los Angeles, on May 21, 2023, at the age of 94.[1] [2] [10]
References
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^ "Lewis Palter" . U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947. Retrieved June 23, 2023 .
^ a b c d e f "Lewis Palter, Co-Director at Millbrook Playhouse" . The Express . Lock Haven, Pennsylvania . March 24, 1965. p. 6 . Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Lew Palter" . BFI . Archived from the original on May 28, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2023 .
^ "Titanic And Delvecchio Star Lew Palter Dead At 94" . Looper . June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023 .
^ McGee, Garry (November 22, 2010). Doris Day: Sentimental Journey . McFarland. p. 255. ISBN 9780786461073 – via Google Books .
^ "Lew Palter" . TVGuide.com . Retrieved June 28, 2023 .
^ Welsh, Daniel (November 5, 2020). "Elsa Raven, Titanic And Back To The Future Star, Dies Aged 91" . The Huffington Post . Retrieved December 2, 2021 .
^ a b c Stimson, Brie (June 29, 2023). "Lew Palter, 'Titanic' actor and mentor to Hollywood stars, dead at 94" . Fox News . Retrieved July 1, 2023 . In Strong's tribute to Palter, she called him a 'great teacher' who 'knew how to live life well.' She also thanked Palter 'because for so many years I got to brag that my teacher was the old guy in Titanic that chose to stay in bed.'
^ Petski, Denise (June 27, 2023). "Lew Palter Dies: 'Titanic' & 'First Monday In October' Actor Was 94" . Deadline . Retrieved June 28, 2023 .
^ Ziemba, Christine N. (March 28, 2013). "Cecily Strong: From the CalArts School of Theater to Saturday Night Live" . 24700 . California Institute of the Arts. Retrieved July 1, 2023 . Strong said that it was faculty member Lew Palter who encouraged her to try out for the improv/sketch comedy troupe ....
External links
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R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lew_Palter&oldid=1199320747 "
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