Jerry Adler

Jerry Adler (February 4, 1929 – August 23, 2025) was an American actor, director and producer. He was probably best known for his roles as Herman "Hesh" Rabkin in The Sopranos (1999–2007) and as Howard Lyman in The Good Wife (2011–2016). He has also directed a number of plays.

Adler was born in Brooklyn, New York City. He grew up in a Jewish household.[1] Adler died on August 23, 2025 in New York City at the age of 96.[2][3]

References

  1. Schleier, Curt (April 14, 2006). "Hollywood veteran keeping busy as Jewish 'Sopranos' mobster". J. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  2. Watkins, Ali (2025-08-24). "Jerry Adler, Actor in 'The Sopranos,' Dies at 96". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  3. Galvin, Shane (24 August 2025). "Jerry Adler, 'The Sopranos' actor and NY native, dead at 96". New York Post. Retrieved 24 August 2025.

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