Jack Axelrod, known for his portrayal of mob boss Victor Jerome on “General Hospital” during the 1980s and for guest appearances on shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “My Name is Earl,” has passed away at the age of 93. Axelrod passed away on November 28 in Los Angeles due to natural causes, as confirmed by his representative, Jennifer Garland, to the media. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Jennifer stated that she enjoyed spending significant time with him in his last years since he had no immediate family. She mentioned they spent considerable time outdoors, where Jack enjoyed sketching, reading news articles, and reciting Shakespearean sonnets.
He was a Korean War veteran who initially delved into acting while studying architecture at the University of California, Berkeley. Despite later practising as a licensed architect, his unwavering passion led him to study under Uta Hagen in New York City.
Axelrod, best known for his role as mob boss Victor Jerome in General Hospital, also appeared in My Name Is Earl and Grey’s Anatomy. His extensive TV credits include shows like Kojak, Hill Street Blues, and Modern Family, while his film roles include Hancock and Little Fockers.
In addition to his screen career, Axelrod had roles in Off-Broadway and Broadway productions, like Macbeth and Gandhi. He also shared his love for acting through teaching at universities and as a guest teacher in Los Angeles.
He imparted his knowledge of theatre at various universities, including the University of Wisconsin, Boston University, the University of Michigan, and Penn State. His final on-screen appearance occurred in 2020 with the film “Bad Therapy,” featuring Alicia Silverstone, Rob Corddry, and Michaela Watkins, where Axelrod portrayed a doctor.
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