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Marvin Chatinover(1927-2026)

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Marvin Chatinover in New York Stories (1989)
A collection of three cinematic short stories that comprise a true movie event. A middle-aged artist obsessed with his pretty young assistant, a precocious 12-year-old living in a hotel, and a neurotic lawyer with a possessive mother make up three Gotham tales.
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Character actor, best known for comedic roles. Because of his sharp delivery and commanding baritone, Marvin was often cast as a stern older authority figure, such as a judge or doctor. A regular for bit parts in Woody Allen movies, and numerous commercials. He may be best known for his comedic roles, such as his turn as Dr Walter Jerome in the Emmy-winning early-2000s sitcom "Ed", and for the short-lived "Knights of Prosperity". He also played a recurring role on the Conan O'Brian show as bandleader Max Weinberg's irreverent father.

Born in California, later graduated from Yale and moved to New York. Served in a Naval Hospital in St. Albans, New York during the war. Became a journalist, writing mainly about business and economics, Wall St., etc. Later in life decided to become an actor and studied at Weist Barron. Mostly played bit parts and commercials until his fan-favorite turn in "Ed".
BornApril 24, 1927
DiedMay 27, 2026(99)
BornApril 24, 1927
DiedMay 27, 2026(99)
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Known for

Zelig (1983)
Zelig
7.6
  • Glandular Diagnosis Doctor
  • 1983
Small Time Crooks (2000)
Small Time Crooks
6.7
  • Dr. Henske
  • 2000
Woody Allen, Demi Moore, Elisabeth Shue, Robin Williams, Kirstie Alley, Billy Crystal, Mariel Hemingway, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Richard Benjamin, Judy Davis, Amy Irving, Tobey Maguire, and Stanley Tucci in Deconstructing Harry (1997)
Deconstructing Harry
7.3
  • Professor Cole
  • 1997
New York Stories (1989)
New York Stories
6.4
  • Psychiatrist(segment "Oedipus Wrecks")
  • 1989

Credits

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Actor



  • The Naked Brothers Band (2007)
    The Naked Brothers Band
    3.6
    TV Series
    • Grandpa Pillot
    • 2008
  • Sofía Vergara, Donal Logue, Maz Jobrani, Kevin Michael Richardson, Lenny Venito, and Josh Grisetti in The Knights of Prosperity (2007)
    The Knights of Prosperity
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Walter Floyd
    • 2007
  • Tom Cavanagh in Ed (2000)
    Ed
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Dr. Walter R. Jerome
    • 2000–2004
  • Conan O'Brien in Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
    Late Night with Conan O'Brien
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Max Weinberg's Dad
    • 2001
  • Small Time Crooks (2000)
    Small Time Crooks
    6.7
    • Dr. Henske
    • 2000
  • Woody Allen, Demi Moore, Elisabeth Shue, Robin Williams, Kirstie Alley, Billy Crystal, Mariel Hemingway, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Richard Benjamin, Judy Davis, Amy Irving, Tobey Maguire, and Stanley Tucci in Deconstructing Harry (1997)
    Deconstructing Harry
    7.3
    • Professor Cole
    • 1997
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, David Ajala, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Housing Judge (as Marvin A. Chatinover)
    • 1991
  • New York Stories (1989)
    New York Stories
    6.4
    • Psychiatrist (segment "Oedipus Wrecks")
    • 1989
  • Matt Dillon and Janet Jones in The Flamingo Kid (1984)
    The Flamingo Kid
    6.2
    • Dr. Gold (as Martin Chatinover)
    • 1984
  • Zelig (1983)
    Zelig
    7.6
    • Glandular Diagnosis Doctor
    • 1983
  • Jane Fonda and Kris Kristofferson in Rollover (1981)
    Rollover
    5.4
    • Mr. Lipscomb
    • 1981
  • Boardwalk (1979)
    Boardwalk
    6.1
    • Judge
    • 1979

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  • Alternative names
    • Martin Chatinover
  • Born
    • April 24, 1927
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • May 27, 2026
    • USA
  • Spouse
    • Miriam Ruth KleinbergFebruary 4, 1951 - present (3 children)
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    Lives in New York with wife Miriam. Has 3 children and 8 grandchildren.

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