'Ghostbusters' Judge and 'Scarface' Star Harris Yulin Passes Away
Hollywood Legend Harris Yulin Dies at 88: A Life of Scandals, Successes, and Scarface
The world of entertainment was left reeling yesterday as news broke that veteran actor Harris Yulin had passed away at the ripe age of 88 due to cardiac arrest in New York. The scholar of screen and stage will be remembered for his illustrious career spanning six decades, which included a string of blockbuster films and TV shows.
But before we delve into his impressive filmography, let's take a peek at Yulin's more scandalous side. Back in the 1970s, he was linked to none other than Hollywood siren Faye Dunaway! The two were rumored to be dating from 1971 to 1972, but it seems their relationship fizzled out as quickly as it started.
Fast-forward to the '80s, and Yulin found himself entangled in a love triangle with actresses Gwen Welles and Kristen Lowman. He married Welles in 1980, only for her to pass away in 1993. Just three years later, he tied the knot with Lowman, with whom he's remained married to this day.
Now, let's get to the good stuff! Yulin's film career was marked by standout performances in some of Hollywood's most iconic films. Who can forget his turn as Judge Stephen Wexler in Ghostbusters II (1989), or his corrupt Miami Police Detective Mel Bernstein in Brian De Palma's Scarface (1983)? Those who've seen Tony Montana's infamous nightclub scene know that Yulin's character was the one trying to extort the drug lord.
But Yulin's talents weren't limited to the big screen. He had a long and storied career on stage, making his New York theater debut in James Saunders' Next Time I'll Sing To You back in 1963. His Broadway credentials include roles in The Visit, The Diary Of Anne Frank, The Price, and Heda Gabler.
Of course, no discussion of Yulin's life would be complete without mentioning his numerous TV appearances. He popped up on shows like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, 24, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Entourage. And in 1996, he even received a Primetime Emmy nomination for his role as Jerome Belasco on the hit sitcom Frasier!
In more recent years, Yulin found himself back in the spotlight thanks to Netflix's Ozark, where he appeared in no less than 12 episodes from 2018 to 2022. His final credit was starring alongside Mary-Louise Parker and Ayo Edebiri in the 2024 film Omni Loop.
As news of his passing spread, tributes poured in from the entertainment community. The scholarlynote.com has learned that Yulin's family and manager Sue Leibman are mourning the loss of this Hollywood legend.
Rest in peace, Harris Yulin. Your life may have been full of drama and scandals, but your legacy will live on through your incredible body of work.
Sources: thescholarlynote.com
