Joseph Bologna

Joseph Bologna (December 30, 1934 – August 13, 2017) was an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter. He is known for his roles in comedy films such as My Favorite Year, Blame It on Rio, and Transylvania 6-5000. Born in the Parkville section of Brooklyn, New York, Bologna came from an Italian-American family. He attended St. Rose of Lima school and Brown University, where he studied art history. Bologna served in the United States Marine Corps before starting his career in Manhattan-based TV commercials as a producer and director. Bologna enjoyed a successful career in both film and television, including the film Lovers and Other Strangers, which he co-wrote with his wife Renée Taylor and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.