Fyvush Finkel Has Passed Away

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/14/16 at 8:01pm

Very very sad news.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Fyvush-Finkel-Dies-at-93-201608141

[MichelleCraig]

Posted: 8/14/16 at 8:10pm

Definitely knew of him. Love how he worked his way up in Fiddler. Happy that he's being recognized!

[nmartin]

Posted: 8/14/16 at 8:17pm

I so vividly remember an episode of Picket Fences that concluded with a Halloween costume party with Fyvush Finkel dressed as Dracula standing at a microphone singing I Left My Heart in San Francisco.

Perfection!

Just Perfection!!

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/14/16 at 8:25pm

Picket Fences, one of the best shows on tv, introduced me to him and have been a fan ever since. 

[ABB2357]

Posted: 8/14/16 at 11:26pm

He was magnificent on PICKET FENCES, as was Ray Walston. That entire cast was an embarrassment of riches. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 12:21am

One of the greatest series of all time. I hate that only season one is available on DVD. 

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 1:33am

Loved him!!!! RIP

[djoko84]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 6:49am

I met him while seeing a Broadway show (can't remember which one) and he was extremely nice. RIP - he will be missed.

[10086sunset]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 7:29am

He truly lived a full life...

Rest in Peace...

[MichelleCraig]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 10:20am

Jordan Catalano wrote: "One of the greatest series of all time. I hate that only season one is available on DVD."

Actually, all four seasons are available now on Amazon. It's an Australian import, but it will play here.

[Len Gersten]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 12:19pm

What a talented performer.  He will be greatly missed.  May his memory be a blessing to all who enjoyed his work.

[mamaleh]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 4:10pm

Nicely put. So glad that this gentle man and his vast and varied career are being remembered and celebrated. I attended a performance of Mandy Patinkin's "Mamaloschen" concert and observed Mr. Finkel entering the orchestra section to take his seat. Numerous people walked over to him to say hello and express their admiration, and he was friendly in return.  How happy he looked throughout. May he rest in peace.

[AHLiebross]

Posted: 8/16/16 at 12:54am

I saw him in Fiddler. I think he was typecast.

If he had been 20 years younger when "Something Rotten" opened, I'll bet he would have been cast as Shylock (who is a nice guy in that show). He'd have been perfect!

Audrey