Reading native and Emmy-winning actor Michael Constantine dies at 94 [Video]

The Reading Eagle ^ | 9/8/2021

[Political Junkie Too]

Reading native Michael Constantine, an actor best known for his Emmy-winning role as high school principal Seymour Kaufman in the TV series “Room 222” from 1969 to 1974 and his portrayal of Kostas “Gus” Portokalos, the Windex bottle-toting father of the bride in the 2002 film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” died Aug. 31 at age 94, his family disclosed Wednesday.

Constantine’s brother-in-law Michael Gordon said Constantine died peacefully of natural causes in his Reading home, surrounded by family, including his sisters, Patricia Gordon and Chris Dobbs. Constantine had been ill for several years, but the nature of his illness was not disclosed.

[Political Junkie Too]

94 years old.

A testimony to the power of Windex.

-PJ

[lee martell]

I haven’t thought about him in decades. He was perfectly cast for his role on Room 222. Owlish, slightly worried stare. Neutral grey suits. An acerbic sense of humor.

[irishjuggler]

I really liked reruns of Room 222 in the ‘70s. Karen Valentine was a cute gal. RIP, Principal Seymour.

[Jane Long]

With ALL due respect...I thought this fine actor and gentleman had already passed.

RIP, Mr Constantine.

Was he in Greek Wedding? The Windex dad? He had a great run.

RIP.

[married21]

As a little girl I loved room 222. May Mr. Constantine Rest In Peace.

[Albion Wilde]

RIP, Michael Constantine.

[Dan in Wichita]

By coincidence, just a few days ago I watched one of Rod Serling's Night Gallery episode called "The Boy Who Could Predict Earthquakes". Constantine played a ruthless TV producer.

RIP Mr. Constantine.

[Political Junkie Too]

To me, he's like the Greek "Judd Hirsch," who is still alive.

-PJ

[MuttTheHoople]

aNoThEr cOvId rELaTeD dEaTh

[miserare]

A wonderful actor.

May he rest in peace.

[Political Junkie Too]

At 94, if it's not one thing, it's another.

-PJ

[Rowdyone]

Michael was an under appreciated actor with roles ranging from likeable to hated. He was always believable.

[PghBaldy]

I used to watch “Room 222.” R.I.P.

[Political Junkie Too]

Me, too, but I was young. That's a show that MeTV or Decades should run again.

-PJ

[decal]

And also Judge Sirota in the short-lived “Sirota’s Court” which was (IMO) inferiorally retooled into “Night Court.”

[PLMerite]

A great actor. Godspeed.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

RIP

[BigEdLB]

RIP

[Publius]

He played the avaricious bail bondsman murdered by Fred Johnson, the one-armed man, in the final episodes of “The Fugitive” in 1967.

[Hildy]

ROOM 222. I haven’t thought of that show in years.