Awarded a 1987 Tony for featured actor in the play "Broadway Bound."
Changed his name to John Randolph from Emanuel Cohen in 1940.
He was a blacklisted actor during the McCarthy era.
Originally played Frank Costanza in the "Seinfeld" (1990) episode "The Handicap Spot." After he was replaced by Jerry Stiller, his scenes in the episode were re-filmed with Stiller as well.
Spent two years of training in the Federal Theater Project in the 1930s.
Wife, Sarah Cunningham, died of an asthma attack at the 1986 Oscar telecast ceremony.
Won Broadway's 1987 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for "Broadway Bound."