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Actor Michael Lerner, known for roles in Godzilla and Elf, dies at the age of 81
- Michael Lerner, a longtime actor known for roles in Godzilla, Elf, and Barton Fink has died at the age of 81
- Sam Lerner, who is the actor’s nephew, shared the news Sunday via Instagram
- Michael appeared in movies including Newsies, Harlem Nights, The Mod Squad, Celebrity, and For Richer or Poorer
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Michael Lerner, a longtime actor known for roles in Godzilla, Elf, and Barton Fink has died at the age of 81, TMZ reported on Sunday.
Sam Lerner, who is the actor’s nephew, shared the news Sunday via Instagram.
He wrote, ‘We lost a legend last night. It’s hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me.’
The 30-year-old actor continued in his heartfelt post, ‘His stories always inspired me and made me fall in love with acting.
‘He was the coolest, most confident, talented guy, and the fact that he was my blood will always make me feel special.’
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RIP: Michael Lerner, a longtime actor known for roles in Godzilla, Elf, and Barton Fink has died at the age of 81, TMZ reported on Sunday
Writing to his 117,000 followers on the platform, he went on, ‘Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was— in the best way.’
Sam added, ‘I’m so lucky I got to spend so much time with him, and we’re all lucky we can continue to watch his work for the rest of time.’
He ended the message by writing, ‘RIP Michael, enjoy your unlimited Cuban cigars, comfy chairs, and endless movie marathon.’
Michael left a mark on audiences when he played James Caan’s boss, Fulton, in 2003’s Elf, starring Will Ferrell.
He also appeared in movies including Newsies, Harlem Nights, The Mod Squad, Celebrity, and For Richer or Poorer.
Breaking: Sam Lerner, who is the actor’s nephew, shared the news Sunday via Instagram
