Steve-Franken-Obituary

Steve Franken

Obituary

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The wife of Steve Franken says the veteran film and television actor has died.

Jean Franken says her husband, who starred in the 1960s TV series "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" and as the drunken waiter in the film "The Party," died Aug. 24 after battling cancer.

The 80-year-old appeared in dozens of roles, ranging from guest appearances in TV series "Bewitched" and "Seinfeld" to film roles in "Nurse Betty" and 2009's "Angels and Demons." He was also a stage actor.

A public memorial is scheduled for Sept. 22 at Theatre West in Los Angeles.

Jean Franken says her husband never stopped working and loved acting.

Born in Queens in May 1932, Franken remained in LA throughout his career. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.


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Enjoyed you in Many loves of Dobie Gillis. Just saw a rerun of Adam 12. The handling exercise with the rifle drill in Dobie Gillis was done by you and took talent .

i loved watching you my entire life you were the best i will miss not seeing you on tv love to your wife and family

To Steve Franken,
I watched you guest star on the sitcoms Bewitched, Seinfeld, and I watched you on the many lives of Dobey Gilles. You made me laugh. My prayers are with your family. God Bles you Mr. Franken. Lisa Weiner

We will truly miss Steve. He was a great actor. Our condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed. God bless.

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in paradise. John 17:3

You have my most sincere sympathy, in the death of your husband, father, and a very gifted actor. A smile always comes to me, when I think of him with Maynard G.. just one memory of an actor really good at his trade. The Good Lord provides us a way to be together again one day - and may remembering that, and many happy memories help you through the next while.

A good guy,a wonderful actor and a joy to work with.

Awesome actor. Remember him in a variety of shows. He enlightened us all with laughter for many years. Had a rich, full life. May his family find peace in great memories of Steve.