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Merwin Goldsmith(1937-2019)

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Merwin Goldsmith
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Merwin Goldsmith was born on 7 August 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for The Hurricane (1999), Rounders (1998) and It Could Happen to You (1994). He was married to Barbara Parry. He died on 21 January 2019 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornAugust 7, 1937
DiedJanuary 21, 2019(81)
BornAugust 7, 1937
DiedJanuary 21, 2019(81)
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Known for

Denzel Washington in The Hurricane (1999)
The Hurricane
7.6
  • Judge Larner
  • 1999
Matt Damon, Gretchen Mol, and Edward Norton in Rounders (1998)
Rounders
7.3
  • Sy
  • 1998
Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda in It Could Happen to You (1994)
It Could Happen to You
6.4
  • Bankruptcy Judge
  • 1994
Ralph Fiennes in Quiz Show (1994)
Quiz Show
7.5
  • Writer at Book Party
  • 1994

Credits

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Actor

  • Lola Kirke and Jonathan Rosen in Active Adults (2017)
    Active Adults
    5.6
    • Hirsch
    • 2017
  • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
    The Good Wife
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Simon Fischbein
    • 2013–2014
  • A Krampus Carol (2011)
    A Krampus Carol
    7.3
    Short
    • Voices
    • 2011
  • Unholy (2007)
    Unholy
    3.4
    • Charlie
    • 2007
  • Life on the Ledge (2005)
    Life on the Ledge
    7.5
    • Sam
    • 2005
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, David Ajala, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Arraignment Judge Ian Feist
    • Trial Judge Stanley Gollub
    • 1991–2005
  • Catherine Deneuve and William Hurt in Nearest to Heaven (2002)
    Nearest to Heaven
    5.3
    • 2002
  • Artemin Goldberg: Custom Tailor of Brassieres
    8.5
    Short
    • Artemin Goldberg
    • 2000
  • Sigourney Weaver, Alan Cumming, Anthony LaPaglia, Denis Leary, John Turturro, and Douglas McGrath in Company Man (2000)
    Company Man
    5.2
    • Mr. Brisk
    • 2000
  • Ian Holm in Joe Gould's Secret (2000)
    Joe Gould's Secret
    6.5
    • Monsieur Gerard
    • 2000
  • Denzel Washington in The Hurricane (1999)
    The Hurricane
    7.6
    • Judge Larner
    • 1999
  • Matt Damon, Gretchen Mol, and Edward Norton in Rounders (1998)
    Rounders
    7.3
    • Sy
    • 1998
  • Woody Allen, Peter Falk, and Sarah Jessica Parker in The Sunshine Boys (1996)
    The Sunshine Boys
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Harry
    • 1996
  • 2 Dr. Seuss Favorites: Green Eggs and Ham and the Cat in the Hat (1994)
    2 Dr. Seuss Favorites: Green Eggs and Ham and the Cat in the Hat
    8.0
    Video
    • Thing One and Thing Two (voice)
    • 1994
  • Ralph Fiennes in Quiz Show (1994)
    Quiz Show
    7.5
    • Writer at Book Party
    • 1994

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Rounders
Trailer 0:33
Rounders

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Merwyn Goldsmith
  • Born
    • August 7, 1937
    • Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Died
    • January 21, 2019
    • New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Barbara Parry1997 - January 21, 2019 (his death)
  • Children
    • Jamie
  • Relatives
      Jonathan(Sibling)
  • Other works
    He acted in the musical production of "Pal Joey" with Barbara Erwin at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was nominated for 1973 Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Cameo Performance for his role in "Pal Joey" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

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