Anthony Clark, the comedian and actor known for the sitcom “Yes, Dear,” has died at 62. He died Nov. 10 from complications of pneumonia, according to reports.
His longtime manager, Barry Katz, remembered Clark as a gifted performer whose humor and warmth made a lasting impression on colleagues and audiences.
Mike O’Malley, Clark’s co-star on “Yes, Dear,” also paid tribute, recalling that Clark was already a popular comic in Boston when they first saw him perform in the mid-1990s. O’Malley said Clark had a distinctive way of sharing stories that made people laugh alongside him. The two spoke by phone just three weeks ago, he added.
Born in Virginia in 1964, Clark began performing comedy early. He graduated from Emerson College with a degree in mass communication and won a national college comedy award in 1986.
Clark starred in NBC’s “Boston Common” from 1996 to 1997, then appeared in “Soul Man” alongside Dan Aykroyd. His best-known role came on “Yes, Dear,” which ran from 2000 to 2006 and featured O’Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly and Liza Snyder.
His film credits included “Dogfight,” “The Thing Called Love” and “The Rock.” He also appeared on “Ellen” and hosted the fourth season of “Last Comic Standing” in 2006.
Comedian and actor Nick Swardson remembered Clark as one of his closest friends. Swardson said he had opened for Clark for years and looked back fondly on their time together and the laughter they shared.
