"Jerry Adler, who famously played Herman "Hesh" Rabkin on The Sopranos, has died at the age of 96."
"The Brooklyn native appeared in 27 episodes across six seasons of the HBO series, portraying a Jewish loan shark and trusted advisor to James Gandolfini's Tony Soprano."
"Incredibly, Adler didn't begin acting professionally until his 60s. Even so, he had several notable credits to his name beyond The Sopranos, including roles in The Good Wife, Rescue Me, Northern Exposure, Mad About You, and Broad City."
Jerry Adler died at 96. A Brooklyn native, he appeared in 27 episodes across six seasons of The Sopranos as Herman "Hesh" Rabkin, a Jewish loan shark and trusted advisor to Tony Soprano. Adler began acting professionally in his 60s, launching a late-life screen career. His television credits include The Good Wife, Rescue Me, Northern Exposure, Mad About You, and Broad City. Adler's recurring role provided a memorable, grounding presence on the HBO series, and his broader body of work showcased versatility across both drama and comedy roles.
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