I loved him very much and will miss him terribly. Actor Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in "Seinfeld" and appeared in multiple films including "Dirty Harry," has died at the age of 81. Anthony Wilford Brimley (September 27, 1934 – August 1, 2020) was an American actor and singer. Another great one is gone," Newman wrote. Actor Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in "Seinfeld" and appeared in multiple films including "Dirty Harry," has died at the age of 81. He was 81. So brilliant. Newman went on to explain that Santoni had "been sick for quite a while.". May 11, 2020, 2:24 AM. Updated: 11:26 AM EDT August 4, 2020. In between shootings, producer-director (and TV comic) Carl Reiner, left, discusses the scene to be played with 'Enter Laughing' star, Reni Santoni, right, on set Aug. 9, 1966, New York. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Actor Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in "Seinfeld" and appeared in multiple films including "Dirty Harry," has died at the age of 81. Updated: 8:26 AM PDT August 4, 2020 Actor Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in "Seinfeld" and appeared in multiple films including "Dirty Harry," has died at the age of 81. Updated: 11:26 AM EDT August 4, 2020. 04 August 2020. by Janet W. Lee. According to Variety, Santoni’s friend, TV writer and producer Tracy Newman confirmed his death on August 1 via a Facebook post. The film's director, Edgar Wright, paid tribute to Santoni in a Twitter post. The film's director, Edgar Wright, paid tribute to Santoni in a Twitter post. Updated Aug 04, 2020 ... 1939-August 1, 2020. Another great one is gone," Newman wrote. Actor Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in "Seinfeld" and appeared in multiple films including "Dirty Harry," has died at the age of 81. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. RELATED: Former 'Mythbusters' co-host Grant Imahara dead at 49, RELATED: Carl Reiner, comedy legend and 'Dick Van Dyke Show' creator, dead at 98. He is survived by his son, Nick, according to The Wrap. In one of his most recognizable TV roles, Santoni appeared in four episodes of "Seinfeld" as Poppie the pizza chef. Some of his other movie credits include playing prison official Ramon Herrera in "Bad Boys" and detective Tony Gonzales in "Cobra," according to VARIETY. In between shootings, producer-director (and TV comic) Carl Reiner, left, discusses the scene to be played with 'Enter Laughing' star, Reni Santoni, right, on set Aug. 9, 1966, New York. ... ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Dirty Harry’ actor, dies at 81. Santoni also had TV guest star roles on the original "Hawaii Five-O," "NYPD Blue," "Franklin & Bash" and many other shows. Jerry Stiller, comedian and 'Seinfeld' actor, dies at 92. 2 min read Reni Santoni , who played Poppie in “ Seinfeld ” and appeared in “ Dirty Harry ” and other films, died on Aug. 1. The rest of the men are unidentified. Updated: 8:26 AM MST August 4, 2020 Actor Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in "Seinfeld" and appeared in multiple films including "Dirty Harry," has died at the age of 81. "Those of you who knew him know how funny he was, what a terrific actor, improviser, performer, etc. Newman went on to explain that Santoni had "been sick for quite a while.". Janet W. Lee Latest; Former 'Mythbusters' co-host Grant Imahara dead at 49, Carl Reiner, comedy legend and 'Dick Van Dyke Show' creator, dead at 98. Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in “ Seinfeld ” and appeared in “ Dirty Harry ” and other films, died on Aug. 1. “Those of you who […] Reni Santoni, Poppie in ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Dirty Harry’ Actor, Dies at 81. ‘Seinfeld’ and 'Dirty Harry' actor Reni Santoni dies aged 81 "Those of you who knew him know how funny he was, what a terrific actor, improviser, performer, etc. Former 'Mythbusters' co-host Grant Imahara dead at 49, Carl Reiner, comedy legend and 'Dick Van Dyke Show' creator, dead at 98. American actor, Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in “Seinfeld” and appeared in “Dirty Harry” has died at the age of 81. Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92 Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ... August 10, 2020 at 7:38 a.m. By The Associated Press. Variety. Reni Santoni, the American film and TV actor who played Clint Eastwood’s young partner in Dirty Harry and recurred as the pizza maker Poppie on Seinfeld, has died after a long illness. In one of his most recognizable TV roles, Santoni guest-starred in four episodes of "Seinfeld" as an unhygienic pizza chef with a bladder control problem named Poppie. After starting his acting career in off-Broadway theater, Santoni got his first leading role in Carl Reiner's semi-autobiographical 1975 film "Enter Laughing." paid tribute to Santoni in a Twitter post. The veteran character actor built his acting career from off-Broadway theater. (AP Photo/Robert Kradin), Clear skies and above average temps continue in San Diego, Padres lock down Tatis Jr. with 14-year contract extension, per reports, Parents react to California's $6.5 billion "Safe and Open Schools" plan, Biden rolling out plan for $4 billion global coronavirus vaccine effort. I loved him very much and will miss him terribly. Actor Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in "Seinfeld" and appeared in multiple films including "Dirty Harry," has died at the age of 81. Santoni starred in "Dirty Harry" as rookie detective Chico Gonzales who got paired up with Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry Callahan. His friend and TV writer-producer Tracy Newman said in a Facebook post Santoni died in hospice Saturday after a long illness. Some of his other movie credits include playing prison official Ramon Herrera in "Bad Boys" and detective Tony Gonzales in "Cobra," according to VARIETY. The Associated Press. RELATED: Former 'Mythbusters' co-host Grant Imahara dead at 49, RELATED: Carl Reiner, comedy legend and 'Dick Van Dyke Show' creator, dead at 98. Updated: 10:26 AM CDT August 4, 2020 Actor Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in "Seinfeld" and appeared in multiple films including "Dirty Harry," has died at the age of 81. After starting his acting career in off-Broadway theater, Santoni got his first leading role in Carl Reiner's semi-autobiographical 1975 film "Enter Laughing." In one of his most recognizable TV roles, Santoni guest-starred in four episodes of "Seinfeld" as an unhygienic pizza chef with a bladder control problem named Poppie. August 5, 2020 Richard Herd, Mr. Wilhelm on 'Seinfeld,' Dies at 87. (AP Photo/Robert Kradin), DeKalb County offers families COVID-19 Survival Boxes, Break-in at Longhorn Restaurant in Johns Creek leads to SWAT standoff, Feb. 19 is the deadline for AJC Peachtree Road Race 2021 shirt design contest, Two metro Atlanta girls basketball players named finalists for National Player of the Year Award. His friend and TV writer-producer Tracy Newman said in a Facebook post Santoni died in hospice Saturday after a long illness. He was 81. Updated: 9:26 AM MDT August 4, 2020 Actor Reni Santoni, who played Poppie in "Seinfeld" and appeared in multiple films including "Dirty Harry," has died at the age of 81. paid tribute to Santoni in a Twitter post. “He had been sick for quite a while,” writes Newman. The rest of the men are unidentified. So brilliant. In the movie, he played a delivery boy named David Kolowitz who left his job to follow his dream of becoming an actor in New York. His friend and TV writer-producer Tracy Newman said in a Facebook post Santoni died in hospice Saturday after a long illness. In one of his most recognizable TV roles, Santoni appeared in four episodes of "Seinfeld" as Poppie the pizza chef. Santoni also had TV guest star roles on the original "Hawaii Five-O," "NYPD Blue," "Franklin & Bash" and many other shows. He was 81. He is survived by his son, Nick, according to The Wrap. Santoni starred in "Dirty Harry" as rookie detective Chico Gonzales who got paired up with Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry Callahan. In the movie, he played a delivery boy named David Kolowitz who left his job to follow his dream of becoming an actor in New York. Updated: 10:26 AM CDT August 4, 2020. Reni Santoni, Poppie in ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Dirty Harry’ Actor, Dies at 81 By Janet W. 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