Herschel Bernardi (October , â€" May , ) was an American actor and
singer. He is best known for his supporting role in the drama
television series Peter Gunn (â€") and his leading role in the comedy
television series Arnie (â€"). The two series earned him a Primetime
Emmy Award nomination and two consecutive Golden Globe Award
nominations.On stage, Bernardi appeared in many Broadway musicals. He
was nominated for two Tony Awards for his performances in the original
production of Zorba and the revival of Fiddler on the Roof.Born in
New York City, the younger son of Berel Bernardi and Helen Bernardi,
Herschel was appearing on the stages of nd Avenue with his acting
family before he could talk. In the s, Bernardi appeared in the
Yiddish films of Edgar G. Ulmer and was later among those actors who
made the transition from Yiddish-speaking roles in film to American
films. Herschel was the brother of Jack Bernardi (who played Harvey
Pulp in "It's a Bikini World)."Bernardi is known for his starring
roles on Broadway, including Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Zorba, and
Bajour. He also appeared in many television programs, including Harbor
Command and The Eleventh Hour (both with Wendell Corey) and State
Trooper with Rod Cameron.
singer. He is best known for his supporting role in the drama
television series Peter Gunn (â€") and his leading role in the comedy
television series Arnie (â€"). The two series earned him a Primetime
Emmy Award nomination and two consecutive Golden Globe Award
nominations.On stage, Bernardi appeared in many Broadway musicals. He
was nominated for two Tony Awards for his performances in the original
production of Zorba and the revival of Fiddler on the Roof.Born in
New York City, the younger son of Berel Bernardi and Helen Bernardi,
Herschel was appearing on the stages of nd Avenue with his acting
family before he could talk. In the s, Bernardi appeared in the
Yiddish films of Edgar G. Ulmer and was later among those actors who
made the transition from Yiddish-speaking roles in film to American
films. Herschel was the brother of Jack Bernardi (who played Harvey
Pulp in "It's a Bikini World)."Bernardi is known for his starring
roles on Broadway, including Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Zorba, and
Bajour. He also appeared in many television programs, including Harbor
Command and The Eleventh Hour (both with Wendell Corey) and State
Trooper with Rod Cameron.
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