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Howard Safir(1942-2023)

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Howard Safir was born on 24 February 1942 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for NYPD Blue (1993), Firehouse (1996) and Limelight (2011). He was married to Carol Ferrara. He died on 11 September 2023 in Annapolis, Maryland, USA.
BornFebruary 24, 1942
DiedSeptember 11, 2023(81)
BornFebruary 24, 1942
DiedSeptember 11, 2023(81)
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Known for

Dennis Franz, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Jacqueline Obradors, Charlotte Ross, Henry Simmons, and Gordon Clapp in NYPD Blue (1993)
NYPD Blue
7.8
TV Series
  • Howard Safir(as Police Commissioner Howard Safir)
Firehouse (1996)
Firehouse
4.5
TV Movie
  • Fire Commissioner
  • 1996
Limelight (2011)
Limelight
6.6
  • Self
  • 2011
After Newtown: Guns in America (2013)
After Newtown: Guns in America
6.3
  • Self - former New York City Police Commissioner
  • 2013

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Actor

  • Dennis Franz, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Jacqueline Obradors, Charlotte Ross, Henry Simmons, and Gordon Clapp in NYPD Blue (1993)
    NYPD Blue
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Howard Safir (as Police Commissioner Howard Safir)
    • 1997
  • Firehouse (1996)
    Firehouse
    4.5
    TV Movie
    • Fire Commissioner
    • 1996

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Commissioner Howard Safir
  • Born
    • February 24, 1942
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • September 11, 2023
    • Annapolis, Maryland, USA(sepsis infection)
  • Spouse
    • Carol Ferrara1965 - September 11, 2023 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

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    Former NYPD commissioner.

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