George Segal Biography

George Segal is an American actor and musician born on February 13, 1934, in Great Neck, Long Island, New York, the U.S. He served in the military for a short while. Segal later made his appearance as a stage actor before being cast in his first powerful film role in The Young Doctors in 1961.

His role in Ship of Fools, 1965 and King Rat, 1965, marked the arrival of a major talent. In 1966, Segal followed it up with his Oscar-nominated performance in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? This film became a cultural phenomenon wrecking the MPDDA censorship code that had been in place since 1934.

George Segal Actor | Career

George first became interested in acting when he saw Alan Ladd in This Gun for Hire, at the age of nine. Upon his father’s death in 1947, he moved to Manhattan with his mother. He graduated from George School in 1951 and proceeded to Haverford College. In 1955, graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in performing arts and drama.

He ventured into the acting industry when he got a job as an understudy in a Broadway production of Eugene O’Neill’s ‘The Iceman Cometh’. Segal appeared for Joseph Papp in Antony and Cleopatra and joined an improvisational group called The Premise. He was originally a stage actor and musician, appearing in several minor films in the early 1960s.

The best-known movie is Longest Day of 1962. He signed a Columbia Pictures contract in 1961 and had his film debut in The Young Doctors. He was loaned to Warner Bros where he played as the young faculty member, Nick, in the Mike Nichols’ classic adaptation of the Edward Albee play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? of 1967. His role in this film saw him nominated for an Oscar.

His other significant films include The Quiller Memorandum, 1966, The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, 1967, No Way to Treat a Lady, 1968, The Owl and the Pussycat, 1970, The Bridge at Remagen, 1969, Loving, 1970, Born to Win, 1971, A Touch of Class, 1973, California Split, 1974, Fun with Dick and Jane, 1977 among others.

Segal’s notable television roles include the NBC sitcom Just Shoot Me! 1997–2003, TV Land sitcom, Retired at 35, 2011–12, and currently appears on the 1980s-themed ABC sitcom The Goldbergs. Besides his acting career, George played with several jazz bands as he is an accomplished banjo player. In 1967, he released his debut LP called The Yama Yama Man.

George Segal Banjo

Segal is an expert banjo player. He has released three albums and has also performed the instrument in several of his acting roles and on late-night television.

He began playing in Dixieland bands in college in the 1950s. In 1967, he recorded his first Dixieland record The Yama Yama Man, named after the 1908 song. In 1974 he released another album A Touch of Ragtime. Segal continued playing with various trad jazz ensembles throughout his career.

George Segal Goldbergs

From 2013–present, Segal appears on the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs. He plays the eccentric but loveable grandfather of a semi-autobiographical family based on that of series creator Adam F. Goldberg. The series is currently in its sixth season.

George Segal Age

Segal was born on February 13, 1934, in Great Neck, Long Island, New York, USA. He was one of the first American film actors with an unchanged Jewish surname to rise to lead man status, thus paving the way for Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand. George Segal is 85 years old as of 2019. His star sign is Aquarius.

George Segal Family

George Segal was born to malt and hop agent, George Segal, Sr. and Fannie Blanche. He was born as the youngest of four children. Segal’s oldest brother, John, worked in the hops brokerage business and was an innovator in the cultivation of new hop varieties.

His middle brother, Fred, was a screenwriter; and his sister Greta died of pneumonia before he was born. Segal grew up in a secular household despite his family being Jewish. All of his grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants.

George Segal Spouse | Wife | Children

Segal was married to Marion Sobel in 1956, they divorced in 1983 after 26 years of marriage. They had two children: Daughters; Polly (52) and Elizabeth Segal (56). In the same year of his divorce, Segal got married to Linda Rogoff until her death in 1996. Currently, he is married, since 1996, to Sonia Schultz Greenbaum, his former George School boarding school classmate.

George Segal Height

Segal is of average height standing at 5ft 10 ½ in (Approx. 1.8 meters). His weight is still unknown. However, we are keeping tabs and we’ll update you once that information is available.

George Segal Net Worth

Segal is an American actor who was born in Great Neck, New York and went on to attend Haverford College. He began his professional career in the theater, working as both an actor and musician. Segal has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

George Segal Awards

• Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year, for The New Interns – Won, (1965)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – Nominated, (1967)
• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – Nominated, (1967)
• BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for No Way to Treat a Lady – Nominated, (1969)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, for A Touch of Class – Won. (1974)

George Segal Quotes

I have a dread of being considered bland, but I’ve had to reconcile myself to the fact that that’s what I am.

I hope when I get old my friend steals my Viagra pills. So I can tell him it was a dick move.

Two men broke into a drugstore and stole all the Viagra. The police better be on the lookout for two hardened criminals.

We’re consumers. We are the byproducts of a lifestyle obsession. Murder, crime, poverty, these things don’t concern me. What concerns me are celebrity magazines, television with 500 channels, some guy’s name on my underwear. Rogaine, Viagra, Olestra.

Sometimes the thing you most want doesn’t happen.

George Segal FAQs.

Are George Segal and Steven Segal related?

Though they are both actors, George is not related to Steven, they only have the similar surname Segal.

What is George Segal net worth?

George has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

What is George Segal known for?

He is best known for being an actor and musician, and most specifically for his role in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

How old is George Segal?

Segal was born on February 13, 1934, in Great Neck, New York. He is 85 years old as of 2019.

Who is George Segal married to?

George is currently married, since 1996, to his third wife Sonia Schultz Greenbaum, his former George School boarding school classmate.

Who is the grandfather on the Goldbergs?

George Segal as Beverly’s laid-back widower father, Albert “Pops” Solomon.

How tall is George Segal?

5ft 10 ½ in (Approx. 1.8 meters).

Does George Segal have children?

George has two children: Daughters; Polly (52) and Elizabeth Segal (56).

Where is George Segal?

Not much information is available on George’s whereabouts as of today but he may be quietly enjoying his retirement.

George Segal Movies And Tv Shows

George Segal Movies

2000s

2014, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, as Inbe no Akita.

2014, Elsa & Fred, as John.

2010, Love & Other Drugs, as Dr. James Randall.

2010, Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis, as Elliott Klublershturf.

2009, Made for Each Other, as Mr. Jacobs.

2007, Three Days to Vegas, as Dominic Spinuzzi.

2007, My Wife Is Retarded, as Julie’s father.

2005, Heights, as Rabbi Mendel.

2005, Chutzpuh, This Is?, as Dr. Dreck.

2005, Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone, as Albagon.

George Segal 1990s

1996, It’s My Party, as Paul Stark.

1996, Flirting with Disaster, as Ed Coplin.

1996, The Cable Guy, as Steven’s Father.

1996, The Mirror Has Two Faces, as Henry Fine.

1995, To Die For, as Conference Speaker.

1995, The Babysitter, as Bill Holsten.

1995, The Feminine Touch, as Senator “Beau” Ashton.

1995, Deep Down, as Gil.

1994, Direct Hit, as James Tronson.

1993, Joshua Tree, as Lt. Franklin L. Severence.

1993, Look Who’s Talking Now, as Albert.

1992, Me, Myself & I, as Buddy Arnett.

1992, Un orso chiamato Arturo [it], as Billy.

1991, For the Boys, as Art Silver.

1991, Time of Darkness, as Grigory.

George Segal 1980s

1989, Look Who’s Talking, as Albert.

1989, All’s Fair, as Colonel.

1988, Run for Your Life, as Alan Morani.

1985, Stick, as Barry.

1982, Killing ’em Softly, as Jimmy Skinner.

1981, Carbon Copy, as Walter Whitney.

1980, The Last Married Couple in America, as Jeff Thompson.

1979, Lost and Found, as Adam.

1978, Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?, as Robby Ross.

George Segal 1970s

1977, Fun with Dick and Jane, as Dick Harper.

1977, Rollercoaster, as Harry Calder.

1976, The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox, as Charlie “Dirtwater Fox” Malloy.

1975, Russian Roulette, as Shaver.

1975, The Black Bird, as Sam Spade Jr.

1974, The Terminal Man, as Harry Benson.

1974, California Split, as Bill Denny.

1973, Blume in Love, as Stephen Blume.

1973, A Touch of Class, as Steve Blackburn.

1972, The Hot Rock, as Kelp.

1971, Born to Win, as J.

1970, Loving, as Brooks Wilson.

1970, Where’s Poppa?, as Gordon Hocheiser.

1970, The Owl and the Pussycat, as Felix.

George Segal 1960s

1969, The Bridge at Remagen, as Lieutenant Phil Hartman.

1969, The Southern Star, as Dan Rockland.

1968, Bye Bye Braverman, as Morroe Rieff.

1968, No Way to Treat a Lady, as Morris Brummel.

1968, The Girl Who Couldn’t Say No, as Franco.

1967, The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, as Peter Gusenberg.

1966, Lost Command, as Lt. Mahidi.

1966, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, as Nick.

1966, The Quiller Memorandum, as Quiller.

1965, King Rat, as Corporal King.

1965, Ship of Fools, as David.

1964, Invitation to a Gunfighter, as Matt Weaver.

1964, The New Interns, as Dr. Tony “Shiv” Parelli.

1963, Act One, as Lester Sweyd.

1962, The Longest Day, as U.S. Army Ranger.

1961,The Young Doctors, as Dr. Howard.

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