Jerry Adler, a Broadway veteran and acclaimed Jewish actor best known for his role as consigliere Herman “Hesh” Rabkin on HBO drama The Sopranos , died at the age of 96 on Saturday, his family announced.

Born in Brooklyn in 1929, Adler came from a prominent theatrical family and spent decades behind the scenes on Broadway before launching his acting career in his 60s.

His Broadway credits included working on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes , My Fair Lady , and The Apple Tree . He also directed the 1976 revival of My Fair Lady , earning a Drama Desk Award nomination.

On TV, he became recognized for his portrayal of Jewish characters. In addition to The Sopranos , he appeared in The Good Wife and The Good Fight as Howard Lyman, as Rabbi Schulman in Northern Exposure ,

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