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Louis Zorich Biography

Birth Name:Louis Zorich

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Tony Award in 1969 for Best Supporting or Featured Actor for "Hadrian VII․"
  • Attended Roosevelt University and studied music
  • Received formal training in the dramatic arts at Goodman Theater
  • Founded the Whole Theatre Company in Montclair, N․J․ alongside his wife Olympia Dukakis
  • While pursuing his stage career in Canada, he landed his first TV job in a production of "Les Miserables․"
  • Made his debut on the Broadway stage in Jean Anouilh's "Becket․"
  • During World War II, he served in the United States Army

Awards

  • 1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated