Jerry Adler Dies at 96 The Man Who Came Out of the Wings
Jerry Adler, who died at 96, spent much of his career backstage before becoming a celebrated character actor. Born in 1929, he grew up with a deep connection to the theater world and managed landmark Broadway shows. In his 60s, he shifted gears to acting, creating memorable roles—most notably Hesh Rabkin on The Sopranos. He…