Anthony Clark, the American comedian and actor known for playing Greg Warner in the sitcom “Yes, Dear”, died on Tuesday, 10 November, at the age of 62. His on-screen partner, Mike O’Malley, announced his death on Wednesday.
Mike O’Malley’s post
O’Malley wrote on X that Clark “passed away yesterday” and called him “an incredibly funny guy”. He recalled that in the mid-1990s, when he and his wife were starting to date, Clark was already a star of the Boston comedy scene and regularly sold out his shows. He also wrote that the two had spoken on the phone three weeks earlier, and attached photos from the set of the last episode of “Yes, Dear”.
The actor’s death was confirmed by American trade media, including Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. Neither the family nor the actor’s representatives have officially disclosed the cause of death. According to Deadline, cited by other media outlets, it may have been complications from pneumonia, but this has not been officially confirmed.
Who was Anthony Clark
He was born on 4 April 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia. In 1986 he graduated in mass communication from Emerson College in Boston. While still a student, he won the Top College Comedian Award from the American Collegiate Talent Showcase association. He started out as a stand-up comic, and in 1995 appeared in the HBO special “Young Comedians”, alongside Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K., among others. He made his screen debut in 1991 in an episode of “American Playhouse”.
“Boston Common” and “Yes, Dear”
Before his biggest role, he appeared in the NBC sitcom “Boston Common”. In 2000 he joined the cast of CBS’s “Yes, Dear”, where he played Greg Warner, a successful film producer. The series followed two couples with different approaches to raising children. Greg’s wife’s sister and her husband, played by O’Malley, moved into the guesthouse on their property. The show ran for 122 episodes over six seasons, until 2006. Betty White received an Emmy nomination for her guest appearance in 2003.
After the series ended, Clark hosted NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. He also appeared in the film “My Uncle Rafael” and the series “West of Liberty”, among other projects.
Tributes
Actor Nick Swardson also paid tribute to Clark on Instagram, writing that Clark was “a big stand-up star from Boston” and that he had opened for him for years. The family has not yet published a statement.
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