Abe was offered the role as The Monster in Mel Brooks "Young Frankenstein."
|
His role as the villain in the 1960's "Shakespeare in the Park" production of "Richard III" drew rave reviews.
|
Was portrayed in an episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" by Michael J. Nelson.
|
Was won the part of 'Tessio' in "The Godfather" from a group of over 500 who had auditioned.
|
Was once mistakenly reported as dead in People magazine.
|
On explaining how he won the role of Det. Fish on "Barney Miller" he said the producer said that he had looked tired. He explained he was tired from jogging 5 miles. The producer then said "You also look like you have hemorrhoids, in which he replied "What are you, a doctor or a producer?"
|
Digg
Furl
Del.icio.us
Google