Acting · Great Neck, Long Island, New York, USA · Born February 13, 1934
George Segal (February 13, 1934 – March 23, 2021) was an American actor and musician. Segal became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for playing both dramatic and comedic roles. Some of his most acclaimed roles were in films such as Ship of Fools (1965), King Rat (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967), Where's Poppa? (1970), The Hot Rock (1972), Blume in Love (1973), A Touch of Class (1973), California Split (1974), For the Boys (1991), and Flirting with Disaster (1996). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and had won two Golden Globe Awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in A Touch of Class. On television, he was best known for his roles as Jack Gallo on Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003) and as Albert "Pops" Solomon on The Goldbergs (2013–present). Segal was also an accomplished banjo player. He had released three albums and had also performed the instrument in several of his acting roles and on late night television.
MovieSEGAL
2025
as Self
MovieNatalie Wood: What Remains Behind
2020
as Self
MovieThe Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind
2016
as Himself / Albert 'Pops' Solomon
MovieElsa & Fred
2014
as John
TVThe Goldbergs
2013
as Albert 'Pops' Solomon
MoviePablo
2012
as Self
MovieHeroes and Demons
2012
as Elliott Klubershturf (segment "Ollie Klublershturf vs. The Nazis")
TVRetired at 35
2011
as Alan Robbins
MovieLove & Other Drugs
2010
as Dr. James Randall
MovieOllie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis
2010
as Elliott Klublershturf
TVScooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
2010
as Peter Trickell (voice)
Movie2012
2009
as Tony Delgatto
MovieMade for Each Other
2009
as Mr. Jacobs
MovieThe Brothers Warner
2008
as Self
TVPushing Daisies
2007
as Roy 'Buster' Bustamante
TVPrivate Practice
2007
as Wendell Parker
MovieMy Wife Is Retarded
2007
as Julie's Father
MovieBilly & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
2007
as Horror (voice)
MovieThree Days to Vegas
2007
as Dominic Spinuzzi
On Board the Ship of Fools
2007
MovieChutzpah, This Is?
2005
TVThe War at Home
2005
as Sid
MovieHeights
2005
as Rabbi Mendel
MovieFielder's Choice
2005
as JD
MovieDinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone
2005
as Albagon (voice)
TVAmerican Dad!
2005
as Probate Lawyer (voice)
TVBoston Legal
2004
as Paul Cruickshank
TVEntourage
2004
as Murray Berenson
MovieThe Electric Piper
2003
as Mayor Nick Dixon (voice)
George Segal: American Still Life
2001
TVThe Zeta Project
2001
TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Dr. Roger Tate
MovieHoudini
1998
as Beck
TVCow and Chicken
1997
as King of New York / Surgeon #2 (voice)
TVI Am Weasel
1997
as King of New York / Surgeon #2 (voice)
TVJust Shoot Me!
1997
as Jack Gallo
MovieThe Mirror Has Two Faces
1996
as Henry Fine
TVThe Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
1996
as Dr. Benton Quest (voice)
MovieThe Cable Guy
1996
as Steven's Father
MovieFlirting with Disaster
1996
as Ed Coplin
MovieIt's My Party
1996
as Paul Stark
MovieThe Making of a Hollywood Madam
1996
as Leo
TVTracey Takes On...
1996
as Harry Rosenthal
MovieThe Babysitter
1995
as Bill Holsten
TVPicture Windows
1995
as Ted Varnas
MovieTo Die For
1995
as Conference Speaker (uncredited)
TVCaroline in the City
1995
as Bob Anderson
TVThe Naked Truth
1995
as Fred Wilde
MovieThe Feminine Touch
1995
as Sen. Beau Ashton
MovieDirect Hit
1994
as James Tronson
MovieFollowing Her Heart
1994
as Harry
TVAaahh!!! Real Monsters
1994
as J.B. (voice)
MoviePicture Windows: Song of Songs
1994
as Ted Varnas
TVHigh Tide
1994
as Gordon
MovieSeasons of the Heart
1994
as Ezra Goldstine
MovieDeep Down
1994
as Gil
TVBurke's Law
1994
as Ben Zima
MovieLook Who's Talking Now!
1993
as Albert
MovieTaking the Heat
1993
as Kepler
MovieJoshua Tree
1993
as Lt. Franklin L. Severence
TVThe Larry Sanders Show
1992
as George Segal
MovieMe, Myself and I
1992
as Buddy Arnett
MovieA Bear Called Arthur
1992
as Billy
MovieFor the Boys
1991
as Art Silver
MovieTime of Darkness
1991
as Grigory
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Nick (voice)
MovieLook Who's Talking
1989
as Albert
MovieThe Endless Game
1989
as Mr. Miller
TVThe Endless Game
1989
as Mr. Miller
MovieAll's Fair
1989
as Colonel
TVMurphy's Law
1988
as Daedalus Patrick Murphy
MovieRun for Your Life
1988
as Alan Morani
Take Five
1987
MovieMany Happy Returns
1986
as William 'Bud' Robinson
MovieLive Aid
1985
as Self
MovieStick
1985
as Barry
MovieNot My Kid
1985
as Dr. Frank Bower
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Dave Novaro
MovieThe Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
1984
as Robin Hood
MovieThe Cold Room
1984
as Hugh Martin
MovieTrackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
1983
as John Grafton
MovieKilling 'em Softly
1982
as Jimmy Skinner
MovieNatalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
1982
MovieThe Deadly Game
1982
as Howard Trapp
MovieNight of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
MovieCarbon Copy
1981
as Walter Whitney
MovieThe Last Married Couple in America
1980
as Jeff Thompson
MovieLost and Found
1979
as Adam
MovieWho Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
1978
as Robby Ross
MovieRollercoaster
1977
as Harry Calder
MovieFun with Dick and Jane
1977
as Dick Harper
MovieThe Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
1976
as Charlie 'Dirtwater Fox' Malloy
MovieThe Black Bird
1975
as Sam Spade Jr.
MovieRussian Roulette
1975
as Tim Shaver
TVPeople's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Presenter
TVDinah!
1974
as Self
MovieCalifornia Split
1974
as Bill Denny
MovieThe Terminal Man
1974
as Harry Benson
MovieBlume in Love
1973
as Stephen Blume
MovieA Touch of Class
1973
as Steve Blackburn
MovieThe Lie
1973
as Andrew
MovieThe Hot Rock
1972
as Andrew Kelp
MovieBorn to Win
1971
as J
MovieWhere’s Poppa?
1970
as Gordon Hocheiser
MovieThe Owl and the Pussycat
1970
as Felix
MovieLoving
1970
as Brooks Wilson
MovieThe Bridge at Remagen
1969
as Lt. Phil Hartman
MovieThe Southern Star
1969
as Dan
MovieThe Girl Who Couldn't Say No
1968
as Franco
MovieNo Way to Treat a Lady
1968
as Morris Brummel
MovieBye Bye Braverman
1968
as Morroe Rieff
MovieOf Mice and Men
1968
as George
MovieThe Desperate Hours
1967
as Glenn Griffin
MovieThe St. Valentine's Day Massacre
1967
as Peter Gusenberg
TVThe Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967
as Self
MovieThe Quiller Memorandum
1966
as Quiller
MovieWho's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
1966
as Nick
MovieDeath of a Salesman
1966
as Biff Loman
MovieLost Command
1966
as Lt. Mahidi
MovieKing Rat
1965
as Corporal King
MovieShip of Fools
1965
as David
MovieInvitation to a Gunfighter
1964
as Matt Weaver
MovieThe New Interns
1964
as Dr. Tony "Shiv" Parelli
MovieAct One
1963
as Lester Sweyd
TVChanning
1963
as Andre
TVArrest and Trial
1963
as Jack Wisner
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
TVThe Nurses
1962
as Dr. Novak
MovieThe Longest Day
1962
as U.S. Army Ranger
TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Larry Duke
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
MovieThe Young Doctors
1961
as Dr. Howard
TVThe David Susskind Show
1959
as Self
TVNaked City
1958
as Jerry Costell
TVThe Oscars
1953
as Self
TVWhat's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest
TVGolden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee/Presenter
