George Segal

Date of Birth: February 13, 1934

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: March 23, 2021

Biography

George Segal was an acclaimed American actor whose career spans over six decades. He was born in Great Neck, New York, and initially aspired to a career in music before turning to acting. Segal made his film debut in the early 1960s and quickly gained recognition for his versatility and charm. He starred in a variety of genres, from comedies to dramas, and became one of the most popular actors of the 1960s and 1970s. Some of his most notable films include “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (1966), which earned him an Academy Award nomination, “The Owl and the Pussycat” (1970), and “A Touch of Class” (1973). In later years, Segal found renewed fame on television, notably in the sitcom “Just Shoot Me!” (1997–2003) and “The Goldbergs” (2013–2021). Segal’s enduring appeal lay in his everyman relatability and his ability to seamlessly blend humor and pathos in his performances.

5 Interesting Facts about George Segal

1. George Segal was also a talented banjo player and even released an album titled “The Yama Yama Man” in 1967.

2. He served in the United States Army during the 1950s.

3. Segal was originally cast in the lead role in the film “10” (1979) but was replaced by Dudley Moore.

4. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017.

5. George Segal was married three times and had two daughters from his first marriage.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Segal

1. “I don’t know if I change my act from century to century. Sometimes I’m onstage doing imitations and references to people who have been dead for 100 years. It’s just the way it comes out.”

2. “What I know about poker, you can fit in a thimble with room left over, but I’m learning.”

3. “I’m like a cork in the water, just drifting along.”

4. “The idea of having a steady job is appealing.”

5. “I like the idea of getting up in front of a camera, having no idea what I’m going to say, and just opening my mouth and seeing what comes out.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the height of his career, George Segal’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

George Segal had two daughters: Polly Segal and Elizabeth Segal. Polly Segal followed in her father’s footsteps and ventured into acting, although she did not achieve the same level of fame.