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Reading native and Emmy-winning actor Michael Constantine dies at 94 [Video]
The Reading Eagle ^
| 9/8/2021
Posted on 09/08/2021 6:51:12 PM PDT by 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.
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TOPICS: Arts/Photography; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: constantine; hollywood; mbfgw; michaelconstantine; obituary; room222
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94 years old.
A testimony to the power of Windex.
-PJ
To: Political Junkie Too
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.
To: Political Junkie Too
I really liked reruns of Room 222 in the ‘70s. Karen Valentine was a cute gal. RIP, Principal Seymour.
To: lee martell
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.
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posted on
09/08/2021 6:56:40 PM PDT
by
Jane Long
(America, Bless God....blessed be the Nation.)
To: Political Junkie Too
As a little girl I loved room 222. May Mr. Constantine Rest In Peace.
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posted on
09/08/2021 6:59:17 PM PDT
by
married21
(As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
To: Political Junkie Too
RIP, Michael Constantine.
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posted on
09/08/2021 7:26:33 PM PDT
by
Albion Wilde
("Let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late." —Bob Dylan)
To: Political Junkie Too
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.
To: Dan in Wichita
To me, he's like the Greek "Judd Hirsch," who is still alive.
-PJ
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posted on
09/08/2021 7:29:15 PM PDT
by
Political Junkie Too
( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
To: Political Junkie Too
aNoThEr cOvId rELaTeD dEaTh
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posted on
09/08/2021 7:41:56 PM PDT
by
MuttTheHoople
(The best slaves put their own chains on )
To: Political Junkie Too
A wonderful actor.
May he rest in peace.
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posted on
09/08/2021 7:42:48 PM PDT
by
miserare
( Respect for life--life of all kinds-- is the first principle of civilization.~~A. Schweitzer.)
To: MuttTheHoople
At 94, if it's not one thing, it's another.
-PJ
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posted on
09/08/2021 7:44:31 PM PDT
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Political Junkie Too
( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
To: Political Junkie Too
Michael was an under appreciated actor with roles ranging from likeable to hated. He was always believable.
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posted on
09/08/2021 7:45:16 PM PDT
by
Rowdyone
To: Political Junkie Too
I used to watch “Room 222.” R.I.P.
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posted on
09/08/2021 7:54:49 PM PDT
by
PghBaldy
(12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obama's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
To: PghBaldy
Me, too, but I was young. That's a show that MeTV or Decades should run again.
-PJ
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posted on
09/08/2021 7:57:45 PM PDT
by
Political Junkie Too
( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
To: Political Junkie Too
And also Judge Sirota in the short-lived “Sirota’s Court” which was (IMO) inferiorally retooled into “Night Court.”
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posted on
09/08/2021 7:58:22 PM PDT
by
decal
(MOLON JABE)
To: Political Junkie Too
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posted on
09/08/2021 8:18:27 PM PDT
by
PLMerite
("They say that we were Cold Warriors. Yes, and a bloody good show, too." - Robert Conquest )
To: Political Junkie Too
To: Political Junkie Too
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posted on
09/08/2021 9:15:00 PM PDT
by
BigEdLB
(All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others-George Orwell)
To: Political Junkie Too
He played the avaricious bail bondsman murdered by Fred Johnson, the one-armed man, in the final episodes of “The Fugitive” in 1967.
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posted on
09/08/2021 9:22:45 PM PDT
by
Publius
To: Political Junkie Too
ROOM 222. I haven’t thought of that show in years.
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posted on
09/08/2021 9:27:00 PM PDT
by
Hildy
(In an unforgiving world, only the shameless survive.)
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