George Segal

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.

Known For

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The Simpsons

Private Practice

American Dad!

American Dad!

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Murder, She Wrote

All Movies (95)

• SEGAL2025 · as Self
• Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind2020 · as Self
• The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind2016 · as Himself / Albert 'Pops' Solomon
• Elsa & Fred2014 · as John
• Pablo2012 · as Self
• Heroes and Demons2012 · as Elliott Klubershturf (segment "Ollie Klublershturf vs. The Nazis")
• Love & Other Drugs2010 · as Dr. James Randall
• Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis2010 · as Elliott Klublershturf
• 20122009 · as Tony Delgatto
• Made for Each Other2009 · as Mr. Jacobs
• The Brothers Warner2008 · as Self
• My Wife Is Retarded2007 · as Julie's Father
• Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure2007 · as Horror (voice)
• Three Days to Vegas2007 · as Dominic Spinuzzi
• On Board the Ship of Fools2007
• Chutzpah, This Is?2005
• Heights2005 · as Rabbi Mendel
• Fielder's Choice2005 · as JD
• Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone2005 · as Albagon (voice)
• The Electric Piper2003 · as Mayor Nick Dixon (voice)
• George Segal: American Still Life2001
• Houdini1998 · as Beck
• The Mirror Has Two Faces1996 · as Henry Fine
• The Cable Guy1996 · as Steven's Father
• Flirting with Disaster1996 · as Ed Coplin
• It's My Party1996 · as Paul Stark
• The Making of a Hollywood Madam1996 · as Leo
• The Babysitter1995 · as Bill Holsten
• To Die For1995 · as Conference Speaker (uncredited)
• The Feminine Touch1995 · as Sen. Beau Ashton
• Direct Hit1994 · as James Tronson
• Following Her Heart1994 · as Harry
• Picture Windows: Song of Songs1994 · as Ted Varnas
• Seasons of the Heart1994 · as Ezra Goldstine
• Deep Down1994 · as Gil
• Look Who's Talking Now!1993 · as Albert
• Taking the Heat1993 · as Kepler
• Joshua Tree1993 · as Lt. Franklin L. Severence
• Me, Myself and I1992 · as Buddy Arnett
• A Bear Called Arthur1992 · as Billy
• For the Boys1991 · as Art Silver
• Time of Darkness1991 · as Grigory
• Look Who's Talking1989 · as Albert
• The Endless Game1989 · as Mr. Miller
• All's Fair1989 · as Colonel
• Run for Your Life1988 · as Alan Morani
• Many Happy Returns1986 · as William 'Bud' Robinson
• Live Aid1985 · as Self
• Stick1985 · as Barry
• Not My Kid1985 · as Dr. Frank Bower
• The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood1984 · as Robin Hood
• The Cold Room1984 · as Hugh Martin
• Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer1983 · as John Grafton
• Killing 'em Softly1982 · as Jimmy Skinner
• Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady1982
• The Deadly Game1982 · as Howard Trapp
• Night of 100 Stars1982 · as Self
• Carbon Copy1981 · as Walter Whitney
• The Last Married Couple in America1980 · as Jeff Thompson
• Lost and Found1979 · as Adam
• Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?1978 · as Robby Ross
• Rollercoaster1977 · as Harry Calder
• Fun with Dick and Jane1977 · as Dick Harper
• The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox1976 · as Charlie 'Dirtwater Fox' Malloy
• The Black Bird1975 · as Sam Spade Jr.
• Russian Roulette1975 · as Tim Shaver
• California Split1974 · as Bill Denny
• The Terminal Man1974 · as Harry Benson
• Blume in Love1973 · as Stephen Blume
• A Touch of Class1973 · as Steve Blackburn
• The Lie1973 · as Andrew
• The Hot Rock1972 · as Andrew Kelp
• Born to Win1971 · as J
• Where’s Poppa?1970 · as Gordon Hocheiser
• The Owl and the Pussycat1970 · as Felix
• Loving1970 · as Brooks Wilson
• The Bridge at Remagen1969 · as Lt. Phil Hartman
• The Southern Star1969 · as Dan
• The Girl Who Couldn't Say No1968 · as Franco
• No Way to Treat a Lady1968 · as Morris Brummel
• Bye Bye Braverman1968 · as Morroe Rieff
• Of Mice and Men1968 · as George
• The Desperate Hours1967 · as Glenn Griffin
• The St. Valentine's Day Massacre1967 · as Peter Gusenberg
• The Quiller Memorandum1966 · as Quiller
• Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?1966 · as Nick
• Death of a Salesman1966 · as Biff Loman
• Lost Command1966 · as Lt. Mahidi
• King Rat1965 · as Corporal King
• Ship of Fools1965 · as David
• Invitation to a Gunfighter1964 · as Matt Weaver
• The New Interns1964 · as Dr. Tony "Shiv" Parelli
• Act One1963 · as Lester Sweyd
• The Longest Day1962 · as U.S. Army Ranger
• The Young Doctors1961 · as Dr. Howard

All TV Shows (49)

• The Goldbergs2013 · as Albert 'Pops' Solomon
• Retired at 352011 · as Alan Robbins
• Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated2010 · as Peter Trickell (voice)
• Pushing Daisies2007 · as Roy 'Buster' Bustamante
• Private Practice2007 · as Wendell Parker
• The War at Home2005 · as Sid
• American Dad!2005 · as Probate Lawyer (voice)
• American Dad!2005 · as Bernie (voice)
• Boston Legal2004 · as Paul Cruickshank
• Entourage2004 · as Murray Berenson
• The Zeta Project2001
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · as Dr. Roger Tate
• Cow and Chicken1997 · as King of New York / Surgeon #2 (voice)
• I Am Weasel1997 · as King of New York / Surgeon #2 (voice)
• Just Shoot Me!1997 · as Jack Gallo
• The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest1996 · as Dr. Benton Quest (voice)
• Tracey Takes On...1996 · as Harry Rosenthal
• Picture Windows1995 · as Ted Varnas
• Caroline in the City1995 · as Bob Anderson
• The Naked Truth1995 · as Fred Wilde
• The Naked Truth1995 · as Douglas Wilde
• Aaahh!!! Real Monsters1994 · as J.B. (voice)
• High Tide1994 · as Gordon
• Burke's Law1994 · as Ben Zima
• The Larry Sanders Show1992 · as George Segal
• The Simpsons1989 · as Nick (voice)
• The Endless Game1989 · as Mr. Miller
• Murphy's Law1988 · as Daedalus Patrick Murphy
• Take Five1987
• Murder, She Wrote1984 · as Dave Novaro
• People's Choice Awards1975 · as Self - Presenter
• Dinah!1974 · as Self
• The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour1967 · as Self
• Channing1963 · as Andre
• Arrest and Trial1963 · as Jack Wisner
• The Merv Griffin Show1962 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self - Guest Host
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
• The Nurses1962 · as Dr. Novak
• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · as Larry Duke
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self - Co-Host
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
• The David Susskind Show1959 · as Self
• Naked City1958 · as Jerry Costell
• The Oscars1953 · as Self
• What's My Line?1950 · as Self - Mystery Guest
• Golden Globe Awards1944 · as Self - Nominee/Presenter
• Golden Globe Awards1944 · as Self - Nominee
• Golden Globe Awards1944 · as Self - Presenter