Peter Crombie was an actor best known for his recurring role as “Crazy” Joe Davola on “Seinfeld.”
- Died: January 10, 2024 (Who else died on January 10?)
- Details of death: Died after a brief illness at the age of 71.
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Peter Crombie’s legacy
Crombie’s “Seinfeld” character was one of the show’s all-time great minor characters. “Crazy” Joe menaced Jerry and his friends in several episodes of the show’s fourth season, including one memorable turn in clown makeup.
While Crombie never had a starring role, he made many other TV appearances. He had guest spots on such shows as “Spenser: For Hire,” “Perfect Strangers,” “As the World Turns,” “Law & Order,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “L.A. Law,” “Picket Fences,” “NYPD Blue,” and “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
Crombie also had a career on the big screen. His movie appearances included “Born on the Fourth of July,” “The Doors,” “Natural Born Killers,” and “Seven.”
Crombie on his “Seinfeld” role
“I can always tell when they’re airing it because I’ll be walking down the street and someone will go, ‘Hey, Joe!’” —from a 1997 interview for Entertainment Weekly
Tributes to Peter Crombie
Full obituary: Los Angeles Times
