Ed Bernard, ‘Police Woman’ and ‘The White Shadow’ Actor, Dies at 86
Why it matters: Hollywood mourns the passing of Ed Bernard and other iconic character actors, marking the end of an era.
- Ed Bernard, known for his roles in “Police Woman” and “The White Shadow,” died on Jan. 23 at 86.
- His son, Edward B. Bernard, confirmed the news, emphasizing his father's devotion to family despite his public persona.
- Variety also reported the death of James Tolkan, an actor from “Top Gun” and “Back to the Future,” at 94, indicating a broader trend of recent losses among veteran actors.
Ed Bernard, a familiar face from classic TV shows like “Police Woman” and “The White Shadow,” passed away at 86, confirmed by his son. This news comes amidst other recent losses in Hollywood, including James Tolkan of “Top Gun” fame, highlighting a period of farewells to beloved character actors.
