Jerry Adler, a stalwart of Broadway’s storied backstage scene who found on-screen fame in his 60s, has passed away at 96. His death, announced on Saturday by family and confirmed by Riverside Memorial Chapel, closes the curtain on a remarkable decades-long career.

Jerry Adler, who spent decades working quietly in Broadway’s backstage roles, died at age 96. He later embraced a new career in front of the camera, earning recognition in films and on television, including a role on The Sopranos.