George Segal
Acting • Born 1934-02-13 – Died 2021-03-23
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.
Filmography
142 credits
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Movie • 1966
Nick
Flirting with Disaster
Movie • 1996
Ed Coplin
Rollercoaster
Movie • 1977
Harry Calder
The New Interns
Movie • 1964
Dr. Tony "Shiv" Parelli
Born to Win
Movie • 1971
J
Ship of Fools
Movie • 1965
David
Fun with Dick and Jane
Movie • 1977
Dick Harper
California Split
Movie • 1974
Bill Denny
The Mirror Has Two Faces
Movie • 1996
Henry Fine
For the Boys
Movie • 1991
Art Silver
Stick
Movie • 1985
Barry
Look Who's Talking
Movie • 1989
Albert
Joshua Tree
Movie • 1993
Lt. Franklin L. Severence
The Terminal Man
Movie • 1974
Harry Benson
The Cable Guy
Movie • 1996
Steven's Father
Lost Command
Movie • 1966
Lt. Mahidi
2012
Movie • 2009
Tony Delgatto
Heights
Movie • 2005
Rabbi Mendel
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
Movie • 1978
Robby Ross
A Touch of Class
Movie • 1973
Steve Blackburn
King Rat
Movie • 1965
Corporal King
Where’s Poppa?
Movie • 1970
Gordon Hocheiser
The Owl and the Pussycat
Movie • 1970
Felix
No Way to Treat a Lady
Movie • 1968
Morris Brummel
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Movie • 1967
Peter Gusenberg
Love & Other Drugs
Movie • 2010
Dr. James Randall
The Babysitter
Movie • 1995
Bill Holsten
The Bridge at Remagen
Movie • 1969
Lt. Phil Hartman
The Southern Star
Movie • 1969
Dan
Pablo
Movie • 2012
Self
My Wife Is Retarded
Movie • 2007
Julie's Father
Direct Hit
Movie • 1994
James Tronson
Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis
Movie • 2010
Elliott Klublershturf
The Quiller Memorandum
Movie • 1966
Quiller
The Hot Rock
Movie • 1972
Andrew Kelp
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
Movie • 2007
Horror (voice)
Of Mice and Men
Movie • 1968
George
Bye Bye Braverman
Movie • 1968
Morroe Rieff
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
Movie • 1976
Charlie 'Dirtwater Fox' Malloy
Carbon Copy
Movie • 1981
Walter Whitney
Invitation to a Gunfighter
Movie • 1964
Matt Weaver
Loving
Movie • 1970
Brooks Wilson
The Black Bird
Movie • 1975
Sam Spade Jr.
The Last Married Couple in America
Movie • 1980
Jeff Thompson
On Board the Ship of Fools
Movie • 2007
Time of Darkness
Movie • 1991
Grigory
Fielder's Choice
Movie • 2005
JD
Blume in Love
Movie • 1973
Stephen Blume
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
Movie • 1984
Robin Hood
Seasons of the Heart
Movie • 1994
Ezra Goldstine
The Cold Room
Movie • 1984
Hugh Martin
The Young Doctors
Movie • 1961
Dr. Howard
The Lie
Movie • 1973
Andrew
Many Happy Returns
Movie • 1986
William 'Bud' Robinson
Act One
Movie • 1963
Lester Sweyd
Lost and Found
Movie • 1979
Adam
Not My Kid
Movie • 1985
Dr. Frank Bower
All's Fair
Movie • 1989
Colonel
Russian Roulette
Movie • 1975
Tim Shaver
Elsa & Fred
Movie • 2014
John
Three Days to Vegas
Movie • 2007
Dominic Spinuzzi
The Longest Day
Movie • 1962
U.S. Army Ranger
Me, Myself and I
Movie • 1992
Buddy Arnett
The Girl Who Couldn't Say No
Movie • 1968
Franco
Look Who's Talking Now!
Movie • 1993
Albert
Houdini
Movie • 1998
Beck
The Making of a Hollywood Madam
Movie • 1996
Leo
Run for Your Life
Movie • 1988
Alan Morani
It's My Party
Movie • 1996
Paul Stark
Deep Down
Movie • 1994
Gil
The Deadly Game
Movie • 1982
Howard Trapp
The Feminine Touch
Movie • 1995
Sen. Beau Ashton
A Bear Called Arthur
Movie • 1992
Billy
Death of a Salesman
Movie • 1966
Biff Loman
Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone
Movie • 2005
Albagon (voice)
The Electric Piper
Movie • 2003
Mayor Nick Dixon (voice)
The Endless Game
Movie • 1989
Mr. Miller
Chutzpah, This Is?
Movie • 2005
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Movie • 1983
John Grafton
Live Aid
Movie • 1985
Self
Heroes and Demons
Movie • 2011
Elliott Klubershturf
The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind
Movie • 2016
Himself / Albert 'Pops' Solomon
The Brothers Warner
Movie • 2008
Self
To Die For
Movie • 1995
Conference Speaker (uncredited)
Made for Each Other
Movie • 2009
Mr. Jacobs
The Desperate Hours
Movie • 1967
Glenn Griffin
Taking the Heat
Movie • 1993
Kepler
Killing 'em Softly
Movie • 1982
Jimmy Skinner
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind
Movie • 2020
Self
SEGAL
Movie • 2025
Self
Following Her Heart
Movie • 1994
Harry
Night of 100 Stars
Movie • 1982
Self
Picture Windows: Song of Songs
Movie • 1994
Ted Varnas
George Segal: American Still Life
Movie • 2001
Murder, She Wrote
TV • 1984
Dave Novaro
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
TV • 1996
Dr. Benton Quest (voice)
The War at Home
TV • 2005
Sid
Entourage
TV • 2004
Murray Berenson
Tracey Takes On...
TV • 1996
Harry Rosenthal
The Merv Griffin Show
TV • 1962
Self
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV • 1999
Dr. Roger Tate
Naked City
TV • 1958
Jerry Costell
The David Susskind Show
TV • 1959
Self
Cow and Chicken
TV • 1997
Private Practice
TV • 2007
Wendell Parker
Arrest and Trial
TV • 1963
Jack Wisner
The Zeta Project
TV • 2001
Pushing Daisies
TV • 2007
Roy 'Buster' Bustamante
Just Shoot Me!
TV • 1997
Jack Gallo
Boston Legal
TV • 2004
Paul Cruickshank
Take Five
TV • 1987
Murphy's Law
TV • 1988
Daedalus Patrick Murphy
The Oscars
TV • 1953
Self
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
TV • 2010
Peter Trickell (voice)
High Tide
TV • 1994
Gordon
Channing
TV • 1963
Andre
Retired at 35
TV • 2011
Alan Robbins
The Goldbergs
TV • 2013
Albert 'Pops' Solomon
The Larry Sanders Show
TV • 1992
George Segal
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self - Co-Host
American Dad!
TV • 2005
Probate Lawyer (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self - Guest Host
What's My Line?
TV • 1950
Self - Mystery Guest
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
TV • 1994
J.B. (voice)
Burke's Law
TV • 1994
Ben Zima
Dinah!
TV • 1974
Self
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
TV • 1967
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self
American Dad!
TV • 2005
Bernie (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Nick (voice)
The Nurses
TV • 1962
Dr. Novak
The Naked Truth
TV • 1995
Fred Wilde
The Naked Truth
TV • 1995
Douglas Wilde
Picture Windows
TV • 1995
Ted Varnas
Caroline in the City
TV • 1995
Bob Anderson
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TV • 1962
Larry Duke
Golden Globe Awards
TV • 1944
Self - Nominee/Presenter
Golden Globe Awards
TV • 1944
Self - Nominee
Golden Globe Awards
TV • 1944
Self - Presenter
The Endless Game
TV • 1989
Mr. Miller
People's Choice Awards
TV • 1975
Self - Presenter