Michael Lerner was an Oscar-nominated actor, who was known for his stunning acting and roles in films such as Barton Fink, Godzilla, and Elf, know his 2023 net worth
Michael Lerner passed away at the age of 81 years in 2023. Michael’s death was confirmed by his nephew, Sam Lerner, who is also a well-known actor.
Posting an Instagram post on Sunday, he wrote, “We have lost a legend last night,” Sam uploaded a throwback picture of Michael.
Michael Lerner net worth, cause of death, obituary, bio, age, family, wife, movies list
RIP to one of the all time great character actors, Michael Lerner. First saw him in Blank Check as a kid and I forever had him in my head as “the guy from Blank Check” but he popped up in so much great stuff, including his amazing part in Barton Fink. pic.twitter.com/ROqTjv1wml
— Matt Bledsoe (@mattbled87) April 9, 2023
“It’s really hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me. His stories will be always inspiring me and he made me fall in love with acting. He was one of the coolest, most confident, and most talented people I have ever seen,” he further added.
Michael Lerner’s cause of death is not yet confirmed.
Michael Lerner family, education and career
Michael was an actor and he hailed from Brooklyn, New York. Michael Lerner was 81 years old in 2023 when he died as he was born on the 22nd of June in 1941. Ken Lerner is Michael’s brother and Sam Lerner is his nephew. Michael’s niece Jenny is also a well-known actress. Michael was born to George Lerner and Blanche Lerner
Lerner, the American 81-year-old actor, married a woman called Deborah Lerner according to records.
Michael was born to his parents Blanche and George Lerner. As per Lerner, his father thought “he was an antique dealer, but in actual he was a junk dealer.”
Michael Lerner made his debut by playing a guest role in the medical drama Dr. Kildare in late 1963. Later on, he appeared in television series in the following decades, like The Brady Bunch, The A-Team, Hill Street Blues The Odd Couple, and The Rockford Files.
Michael’s role as character Jack Lipnick in the 1991 comedy thriller film Barton Fink was among his biggest breaks in films. In 1992, he also got nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Barton Fink. Michael was married to Deborah Lerner.
Michael Lerner’s net worth
Michael Lerner was estimated to have a net worth of $3 million in 2023.