About Lew Palter
Lived 1928 – 2023 (aged 94). Lew Palter was an American actor and film actor.
Leon Louis Palter (November 3, 1928 – May 21, 2023) was an American actor. He was best known for playing Isidor Straus in the 1997 film Titanic. Aside from acting, he was longtime instructor at the CalArts School of Theater.
Early life Leon Louis Palter was born in New York City's Brooklyn borough on November 3, 1928. He graduated from Tufts University and earned his master's degree at Alfred University. He also played Det. Clark in seven episodes of the CBS drama television series Delvecchio, and guest-starred in The Doris Day Show. Aside from playing Isidor Straus in Titanic, he appeared in other films, such as The Steagle
Having started teaching acting at the CalArts School of Theater in 1971, Palter remained a faculty member there until his retirement in 2013.
Personal life Palter was married to actress and costumer Nancy (née Vawter) from 1956 until her death in 2020.
Palter died from lung cancer at his home in Los Angeles, on May 21, 2023, at the age of 94.
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Who was Lew Palter?
American actor (1928–2023)
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Lew Palter was born on 3 November 1928 in New York City.
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Lew Palter died on 21 May 2023.
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Lew Palter was an actor and film actor.
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