Television audiences are remembering a familiar character actor best known as the friendly bartender on Will & Grace. His family confirmed he “passed away peacefully of natural causes in Camarillo, California,” closing a long career built on warmth, reliability, and quiet charm rather than celebrity headlines.

Will & Grace became a cultural landmark, celebrated for its sharp humor and memorable cast. Between 2002 and 2020, he appeared in a dozen episodes as the welcoming bartender, offering a steady presence in the show’s lively setting. Though not a leading role, he became a face viewers instantly recognized. His final appearance in 2020 marked the end of a part that fans continued to appreciate long after.

His career spanned nearly four decades and extended far beyond one sitcom. He appeared in films such as The Naked Gun, Men in Black, Pleasantville, and Ghost World. On television, he guest-starred in series including Cheers, Murder, She Wrote, The Office, Weeds, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He was often cast as ministers, authority figures, or dependable supporting characters who brought authenticity to small but meaningful roles.

According to his son, he liked to joke that he spent much of his career “marrying or burying people” on screen. It was a specialty he embraced with humor and professionalism.

Born in Piedmont, California, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War before pursuing education and eventually acting. Off screen, he was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Though many of his roles were modest in size, they carried heart—and his familiar presence will continue to live on through the shows and films audiences still enjoy.