Both he and Lenny Bruce were born on October 13th.
Primarily a stage performer, he was best known on TV and film for his smarmy, unsympathetic portrayals of cads and cutthroats.
Was an original member of the Jerome Robbins American Theater Lab.
Won Broadway's 1972 Tony Award as Best Actor (Dramatic) for playing the title character of Lenny Bruce in "Lenny." He also received a Tony nomination in 1978 as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for "Chapter Two."
Won the Obie award in 1968 for "The Boys in the Band".