Anthony Clark, who began his career as a comedian and later became the star of CBS’ Yes deardied yesterday, according to a message from his co-star Mike O’Malley. He was 62 years old.
O’Malley remembered him as a “hilarious guy” before sharing a memory.
“When my wife Lisa and I were dating in the mid-’90s, Anthony was already famous in Boston, where he regularly sold out comedy shows… He was so unique, one of those comedians who laughs with you at the absurdity of his stories and observations. I was a fan before I was a friend.”
Clark is best known for starring alongside Mike O’Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly and Liza Snyder in the 2000 CBS sitcom. Yes dear. Created by Greg Garcia and Alan Kirschenbaum, the comedy about two couples living under the same roof lasted six seasons.
From the beginning, he appeared alongside Garry Shandling, Dave Chappelle, Dave Attell and Louis CK in the HBO series. 1995 Young actors special. Two years later, he played Billy opposite a young and sexy cast including River Phoenix, Samantha Mathis, Dermot Mulroney and Sandra Bullock in Peter Bogdonovich’s film. A thing called love. He was also memorable as the flamboyant barber who cut Sean Connery’s hair in Michael Bay. The Rock.
On the small screen, Clark directed two other (short-lived) shows: Boston Township And Man of soul.
In 2006, his career came full circle, when he served as the host of season 4 of Last comic standing.
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