Joseph Ruskin, a film and television icon who starred in everything from ‘The Twilight Zone’ to ‘Prizzi’s Honor,’ died on Dec. 28 in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 89 years old.
Joseph Ruskin, 89, undoubtedly lived a long and celebrated life. By the time the actor passed from natural causes on Dec. 28, he had starred in 25 films and 124 television shows. Read all about the actor’s life below.
Joseph Ruskin Dies At 89
Joseph was a well-known character actor back in his day. SAG-AFTRA — of which Joseph was a longtime officer — released a statement celebrating the actor’s life.
“Joe Ruskin was the epitome of the actor who takes care of all the other actors while keeping one foot firmly planted on the stage or the set,” said National President Ken Howard. “He gave so much for so long it’s hard to believe he’s gone. But he lived to see...
Joseph Ruskin, 89, undoubtedly lived a long and celebrated life. By the time the actor passed from natural causes on Dec. 28, he had starred in 25 films and 124 television shows. Read all about the actor’s life below.
Joseph Ruskin Dies At 89
Joseph was a well-known character actor back in his day. SAG-AFTRA — of which Joseph was a longtime officer — released a statement celebrating the actor’s life.
“Joe Ruskin was the epitome of the actor who takes care of all the other actors while keeping one foot firmly planted on the stage or the set,” said National President Ken Howard. “He gave so much for so long it’s hard to believe he’s gone. But he lived to see...
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