Charles Levin

Charles Herbert Levin (March 12, 1949 – June 28, 2019) was an American actor who appeared in television, movies and on stage. He played Elliot Novak on the series Alice, having become a regular in the show's ninth season, and had a recurring role of Eddie Gregg on Hill Street Blues from 1982 to 1986.

Early life and career Levin was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 12, 1949. He acted in television, film and on stage.

He appeared as a guest star on many television shows. He also appeared in the television series Alice as the character of Elliot Novak. He become a regular in the show's ninth season. He had the recurring role of Eddie Gregg on Hill Street Blues from 1982 to 1986. Other series in which he appeared include Capital News (as Vinnie DiSalvo), Family Ties, Tales from the Darkside, The Twilight Zone, The Facts of Life, Falcon Crest (as Arthur Haberman), Punky Brewster (as Officer Bob), Thirtysomething, Night Court, L.A. Law (as Robert Caporale), Designing Women, Murphy Brown, NYPD Blue, and Law & Order. Levin also played the mohel in "The Bris" episode of Seinfeld, and Coco, the gay cook, in the pilot episode of The Golden Girls. His character was written out because the part of Sophia Petrillo (played by Estelle Getty) changed from a recurring role to a main character.

Personal life Levin was Jewish. Levin married Katherine DeHetre in 1983. Together, they had three children.

Disappearance and death On July 8, 2019, Levin's son reported to the police that Levin was missing, and had not been heard from since June 28. At the time, Levin lived in Grants Pass, Oregon, and was in the process of moving to a new house in the town. He was 70.

Filmography

Everybody Rides the Carousel (1975) – Stage 6 (voice) Annie Hall (1977) – Actor in Rehearsal Between the Lines (1977) – Paul A Doonesbury Special (1977) – Mark Slackmeyer Rush It (1978) – Dr. Levy Manhattan (1979) – Television Actor #1 The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) – John Cairn Honeysuckle Rose (1980) – Sid Washington Mistress (1982, TV movie) – Larry Hill Street Blues (1982–1986) - Eddie Gregg Deal of the Century (1983) – Dr. Rechtin Alice (1976) (Season 8 recurring, Season 9 regular: 1983–85) – Elliot Novak This Is Spinal Tap (1984) – Disc 'n' Dat Manager Do You Remember Love (1985, TV movie) – Dr. Raymond Sawyer The Golden Girls (1985, TV pilot) - Coco The Man with One Red Shoe (1985) – CIA Dentist The Golden Child (1986) – TV Host The Couch Trip (1988) – TV Reporter Home Free (1988, TV movie) – Barry Kramer No Holds Barred (1989) – Ordway Immediate Family (1989) – Eli's Dad Opposites Attract (1990) – Marcino Seinfeld (1993) (Episode: The Bris) – The Mohel NYPD Blue (1994–95) – A.D.A. Maury Abrams A Civil Action (1998) – Geologist (final film role) Drake & Josh (2004) – Coach Davis