Legendary actor, 94, and star of 70s police sitcom looks unrecognizable on rare outing – can you guess who it is?
The actor looked low-key and relaxed on his outing
COP SHOCK Legendary actor, 94, and star of 70s police sitcom looks unrecognizable on rare outing – can you guess who it is?
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A LEGENDARY actor has stepped out for an outing - but can you guess who he is?
The actor, 94, was a huge star of a popular 70s police sitcom, and now looks so different from his dapper role as a cop.
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He was spotted in Los Angeles
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Looking casual and lowkey, this actor was unrecognizable on Wednesday
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He wore an all-black and gray look
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He played the role of Captain Barney Miller in the hit series Barney Miller, which aired from 1975 until 1982.
The role even earned him seven Primetime Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe Award nominations.
In the series, his character had a full head of brown hair with gray strands dotted throughout.
He also sported a luscious brown moustache.
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Have you guessed who he is yet?
You've got it, it's Hal Linden, whose real name is Harold Lipshitz.
The beloved TV icon was spotted out on Wednesday and kept things casual in a rather relaxed outfit.
Hal could be seen rocking an all-black outfit comprising of trousers and a smart button-down shirt.
He completed the look with some black trainers and a gray jacket.
Holding a flask, Hal looked concentrated as he walked around Los Angeles.
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Hal shot to fame on Broadway when he replaced Sydney Chaplin in the musical Bells Are Ringing.
He was married to Fran Martin, whom he met in 1955.
They married in 1958 and had four children.
Fran sadly died in 2010.
Speaking about his role as Barney in the hit police sitcom, Hal was interviewed in 2017.
Speaking to Vulture, he spoke about the comedic value of the show.
"It does fit, because we used to cut lines from the script.
"There'd be a punchline and we'd do the scene, and you'd find out that all you had to do was cut back to a physical reaction.
"They were just as funny as the words."
He went on: "We'd cut punchlines all the time. Yes, I think minimalist is a good description of the writing.
"There's very few 'jokes' in Barney Miller. It was all relationship humor."
As well as his role in Barney Miller, Hal is known for his guest roles in several other films and TV shows.
Hal has had guest appearances in Touched by an Angel, The King of Queens, Gilmore Girls, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
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Barney Miller was a popular US sitcom
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Hal played the leading role in the TV series
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