Born in born in New Rochelle, New York, he discovered his passion for acting when he was in high school and performed the leading role of Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. “I did a scene, got some laughs, walked offstage, and then bam! I had a white-light experience,” he toldthe Toronto Star. “This is it, I thought. This is what I want to do with my life. I’m going to be an actor.” Scolari first gained prominence when he starred with Tom Hanks on the TV hit Bosom Buddies from 1980 to 1982. He had countless memorable roles in Newhart, Murphy Brown, Honey I Shrunk The Kids and The Good Fight. A gifted actor, he also performed regularly on stage in Hairspray, Bronx Bombers and Lucky Guy, which also starred Hanks. “Peter Scolari, who died today, was one of the funniest—sneakily funny—actors we’ve worked with,” tweeted Robert King, who co-created the recent series Evil, where Scolari played Bishop Thomas Marx. “He always took a nothing scene and found different ways to twist it, and throw in odd pauses that made it jump. I will try to collect my thoughts more. He was just wonderful.” Scolari leaves behind his wife, actress Tracy Shayne, and two children. Here are some of the best celebrity responses from his friends and co-stars. Next, Sad Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now
