Basil Hoffman, a character actor best known for starring in Hill Street Blues as Ed Greenglass, has passed away at the age of 83. News of his passing comes form his longtime manager Brad Lemack, who tweeted the news earlier today. “Sad news to report today on the passing of my longtime client (40 years!) & friend Basil Hoffman,” Lemack wrote. “Basil was a prolific, career character actor who earned over 200 credits in film, television and stage. Classy guy. Classic talent. Untouchable legacy. Well-earned, respected career.” No details on the cause of death were revealed but Deadline reports that Hoffman passed away on Friday, September 17th.
Sad news to report today on the passing of my longtime client (40 years!) & friend Basil Hoffman. Basil was a prolific, career character actor who earned over 200 credits in film, television and stage. Classy guy. Classic talent. Untouchable legacy. Well-earned, respected career. pic.twitter.com/u7frjRWbwR
