...Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts said in a statement that the corporation was "saddened." It said Vale's character "became a beloved American icon that permeated our culture and touched millions with his sense of humor and humble nature." Brooklyn-born Vale studied acting at The Dramatic Workshop in New York City with classmates Tony Curtis, Ben Gazzara and Rod Steiger.
A veteran of the Broadway stage, film and television, Vale appeared in more than 1,300 TV commercials.
also from IMDb: Michael Vale
Actor - filmography
- Seasons in the Sun (1986) (TV) .... Bernie
- Looking Up (1977) .... Sweedler
- The Psychic Parrot (1977) .... Husband
- Marathon Man (1976) .... Jewelry Salesman
- A Hatful of Rain (1957) .... Cab Driver
- Guerrilla Girl (1953) .... Pavel Danov
Notable TV Guest Appearances
- "The Howard Stern Radio Show" playing "Himself" 21 August 1999
- "3-2-1 Contact" playing "Soapy Suds" in episode: "Your Body: Twins" (episode # 7.6) 17 October 1988
- "The Cosby Show" playing "Mr. Lee" in episode: "Calling Doctor Huxtable" (episode # 3.17) 12 February 1987
- "3-2-1 Contact" playing "Soapy Suds" in episode: "Near/Far: Space Travel" (episode # 1.44) 6 March 1980
- "3-2-1 Contact" playing "Soapy Suds" in episode: "Food/Fuel: Animal Food" (episode # 1.26) 4 February 1980
- "3-2-1 Contact" playing "Soapy Suds" in episode: "Noisy/Quiet: Production and Processing of Sound" (episode # 1.1) 14 January 1980
- "East Side/West Side" in episode: "The 5.98 Dress" (episode # 1.14) 13 January 1964
- "Car 54, Where Are You?" in episode: "The White Elephant" (episode # 2.16) 6 January 1963
- "Car 54, Where Are You?" in episode: "142 Tickets on the Aisle" (episode # 2.13) 9 December 1962
- "Car 54, Where Are You?" playing "Al Cooper" in episode: "Thirty Days Notice" (episode # 1.10) 19 November 1961