Louis Zorich

Birth Name:

Louis Zorich

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor

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

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