Biography
And yet, he did some of his most memorable work in recent years, appearing as the elderly Nat David, doting father of Larry David, on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000- ). Unlike the character he played on the hit show, Berman entered his eighties, still as sharp as ever.
Berman was born Feb. 3, 1926 in Chicago, IL, and from childhood, he had his heart set on the stage. His dreams were interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the …
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Career Milestones
2008 | Played Adam Sandler's father in the comedy "You Don't Mess with the Zohan" | |
2007 | Guest-starred in an episode of HBO's "Entourage" as 'Uncle Shelley' to Mrs. Ari and her husband, Ari Gold | |
2006 | Cast in director Nancy Meyer's comedy "The Holiday" | |
2006 | Appeared in episodes of ABC's "Boston Legal" as Judge Robert Sanders | |
2004 | Had a small role as Judge Ira in Jay Roach's "Meet the Fockers" | |
2002 | Played the recurring role of Larry's father, Nat David on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm"; earned an Emmy nomination in 2008 for Outstanding Guest Actor | |
2000 | Cast in Jason Reitman's Short Film "In God We Trust" | |
1996 | Appeared in two episodes of the NBC sitcom "Friends" | |
1995 | Released a new live comedy album, Live Again! At the Improv | |
1992 | Cast in a recurring role as Ben Flicker on the NBC legal drama, "L.A. Law" | |
1992 | First dramatic play, "First Is Supper"; produced off-Broadway by the American Jewish Theater | |
1988 | Returned to comedy appearing in the feature "Rented Lips" | |
1977 | Played Mel Beach on syndicated TV series, "Forever Fernwood" | |
1975 | Film directing debut, "Keep Off! Keep Off! | |
1970 | Debut as TV producer (with Robert Klein), "Comedy Tonight" (CBS) | |
1968 | Played Mr. Quigley on the ABC series, "That's Life" | |
1964 | Film acting debut, "The Best Man" | |
1962 | Broadway musical debut, "A Family Affair" | |
1959 | Broadway acting debut, "The Girls Against the Boys" | |
| Appeared on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in the 1950s | ||
1959 | Won international recognition with his first LP, Inside Shelley Berman | |
1957 | Began career as a stand-up comedian | |
Awards
2008 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor In a Comedy Series in Curb Your Enthusiasm |
2006 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Curb Your Enthusiasm |
1959 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Performance - Spoken Word |