Arts >> Theater >> Musicals

Whatever happened to the cast of Barney Miller?

The cast of Barney Miller has had varied and successful careers following the show's end in 1982. Here's a look at what happened to them:

Hal Linden (Captain Barney Miller)

* Linden went on to have a long and successful career on stage, film, and television. He starred in the short-lived but critically acclaimed series "The Last Resort" (1983), and appeared in numerous TV movies and series, including "Murder, She Wrote" and "The Nanny."

* He won a Tony Award for his role in the Broadway production of "The Pirates of Penzance."

* He also had a recurring role on "The Bold and the Beautiful."

Maxwell Gail (Detective Stanley "Wojo" Wojohowicz)

* Gail continued to work steadily in film and television, with guest appearances on shows like "The Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," and "Murder, She Wrote."

* He appeared in films like "The Cannonball Run II" (1984) and "The Jewel of the Nile" (1985).

* He was also a regular in the sitcom "Goodtime Girls" (1981-1982) and the soap opera "One Life to Live" (1985-1986).

Ron Carey (Detective Nick Yemana)

* Carey had a successful career in television, guest-starring in shows like "The Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," and "The A-Team."

* He also had a recurring role on the sitcom "The Facts of Life" (1980-1988).

* He was known for his role as Dr. Bob Kelso in the NBC sitcom "Scrubs" (2001-2010).

Abe Vigoda (Detective Phil Fish)

* Vigoda became a pop culture icon after he was mistakenly reported dead in 1982. He enjoyed a career revival and continued to work steadily in film and television.

* He appeared in films like "The Jewel of the Nile" (1985) and "Look Who's Talking" (1989).

* He was also a regular on the sitcom "The Charmings" (1987-1989).

Jack Soo (Sergeant Arthur Dietrich)

* Soo sadly passed away in 1979, before the show's final season. He had a successful career as a comedian and actor, appearing in numerous films and television shows.

* He is best known for his role as the detective on the "M*A*S*H" episode "The General's Daughter," which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award.

Barbara Barrie (Officer Yvonne "Yv" Lendl)

* Barrie continued to work steadily in film and television, with guest appearances on shows like "The Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," and "Murder, She Wrote."

* She appeared in films like "The Jewel of the Nile" (1985) and "The Princess Bride" (1987).

The show's creator, Danny Simon, and co-creator, René Auberjonois, also enjoyed successful careers in television writing and acting.

While the cast of "Barney Miller" has moved on to various projects, the show remains a beloved and influential sitcom that is still enjoyed by fans today. Its witty dialogue, relatable characters, and realistic portrayal of police work continue to make it a timeless classic.

Musicals

Related Categories