Daniel Von Bargen, a prolific character actor who is best known for his role as George’s careless boss during the last season of Seinfeld, has died. He was 64.
Von Bargen’s death was first reported by WLWT in Cincinatti. The station reported that he died this weekend, following a long illness. No further details were released.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Von Bargen’s death was also confirmed by actor Bob Colonna, a friend of the actor.
Von Bargen was in the news in February 2012 after he attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head. He said that he did not want to have his toes amputated and was fighting diabetes.
Von Bargen was a prolific actor, with over 85 credits to his name, both on television and in movies. Aside from Seinfeld, he was also seen in Malcolm in the Middle, The West Wing and Law & Order. His movie credits include the Coen Brothers’ O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Kevin Costner’s The Postman, Ridley Scott’s G.I. Jane and Jonathan Demme’s Philadelphia.
WLWT reports that the memorial service will be private.
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