American actor and director Jerry Adler recently passed away at the age of 96 on August 23, 2025. He is most recognized for his extensive career in both television and theater. Among his many roles, he gained widespread recognition for his work on The Sopranos,

After years on Broadway in behind-the-scenes jobs, he had transformed into an actor late in life, in films and on television shows including “The Good Wife” and “Rescue Me.”

Jerry Adler, an actor known for his role as Hesh Rabkin on "The Sopranos," has died at 96. The star became an actor in his 60s after directing theater.