Richard Roat (1933–2022), actor who appeared on "Seinfeld"

Richard Roat was a longtime character actor who appeared on “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” and “Cheers.”

• Died: Friday, August 5, 2022. (Who else died on August 5?)
• Details of death: Died at the age of 89. 
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Character Actor  

Richard Roat starred as Dr. Jerry Chandler on the 1960s soap opera “The Doctors.” He would go on to make numerous appearances on television shows including “Seinfeld,” “Mad About You,” “Friends,” “Cheers,” “Golden Girls, “Happy Days,” “Kojak” and “24.” In “Seinfeld,” he played Dr. Berg, a physician who labels Elaine as a difficult patient, and in “Friends,” he catches Ross dating a student. He was also a successful tax preparer for the entertainment industry.

Tributes to Richard Roat 

Full Obituary: Variety

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