Actor Peter Crombie Passes Away at 71

Actor Peter Crombie, known for his role as ‘Crazy’ Joe Davola on the hit sitcom Seinfeld, has sadly passed away at the age of 71. The news was shared by his ex-wife Nadine Kijner on Instagram, expressing shock and sadness over his passing.

Crombie, who joined the cast of Seinfeld in 1992, portrayed the character of ‘Crazy’ Joe Davola over five episodes of the show’s fourth season. He left a lasting impression by terrorizing and tormenting the lead character played by Jerry Seinfeld. Crombie’s character also had a storyline where he dated Jerry’s friend Elaine, portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Both comedian Lewis Black and filmmaker Jay Russell took to Twitter to pay tribute to Crombie. Black described him as a gifted artist who was not only a wonderful actor but also an immensely talented writer. Russell, who directed Crombie in the film My Dog Skip, remembered him as a caring and gracious man, as well as a fabulous actor.

Born on June 26, 1952, Peter Crombie had a successful career in both film and TV. His credits include appearances in Perfect Strangers, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Doors, Natural Born Killers, Law & Order, and Broken Vows.

No further details about his cause of death have been disclosed at this time. Crombie’s death marks a loss for the entertainment industry and he will be remembered for his contributions to the world of acting.