Beloved Actor Harris Yulin Dies at 87: Emmy-Nominated Star of 'Frasier' and 'Ghostbusters II' Passes Away

2025-06-12 00:01:01.42

Actor Harris Yulin, an Emmy-nominated actor who appeared in projects including “Frasier” and “Ghostbusters II,” has died at age 87. His manager, Sue Leibman, confirmed that he passed away on June 10 in New York City from a cardiac arrest. Yulin was a highly accomplished theater actor, performing in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including three productions of Hamlet. He also taught at the Juilliard School for eight years. His film work included roles in “Looking for Richard,” “Scarface,” “Clear and Present Danger,” “Training Day,” and “Multiplicity.” He is perhaps best known for his role as the angry judge in “Ghostbusters II.” On television, he received an Emmy nomination for his work on “Frasier” and appeared in many other shows, including “Veep,” “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “And Just Like That…,” “Billions,” “Divorce,” and “Ozark.” At the time of his death, he was working on a new TV series, “American Classic,” with Laura Linney and Kevin Kline. Director Michael Hoffman called Yulin “one of the greatest artists I have ever encountered.” Yulin is survived by his wife Kristen Lowman, a son-in-law, a nephew, and godchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, actress Claire Lucido.