Wissenswertes

Shortly after his second wife's death, he ran into his high school sweetheart who became his third wife.

Accomplished banjo player. Arranged and performed on "A Touch of Ragtime" (1985) and performed with Canadian Brass on "Basin Street" (1987).

Before succeeding as an actor, he earned money playing banjo in a seven-man Dixieland band, the Red Onion Jazz Band. When it was Segal who had gotten the gig for the group, its name was Bruno Lynch and His Imperial Band -- Segal being Lynch.

He was the first choice for the 10 - Die Traumfrau (1979) role that ultimately went to Dudley Moore. Ironically, he was later cast in the Liebe hat zwei Gesichter (1996), in the role that Dudley Moore was originally slated to play.

Received his Bachelor's degree in performing arts and drama from Columbia University in New York City (1955).

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6433 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 14, 2017 (the day after on his 83rd birthday).

Father of Elizabeth Segal (born 1962) and Polly Segal (born 1966). Uncle of Nick Segal.

Brother of John Segal, Fred Segal and Greta Segal (died of pneumonia).

Attended and graduated from George School, a boarding school in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (1951).

He pulled out of the film 10 - Die Traumfrau (1979) four days before shooting was due to begin when he realised that he wasn't right for the role.

He studied acting at HB Studio in Greenwich Village, New York City.

He appeared as a delinquent cadet thrown out of West Point in the "Big Picture" Army film "Thayer of West Point" (1964).

Had appeared in four films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Der längste Tag (1962), Das Narrenschiff (1965), Wer hat Angst vor Virginia Woolf? (1966) and Mann, bist du Klasse! (1973).

On August 10, 2021, he was honored with a day of his filmography during the Turner Classic Movies Summer Under the Stars.

He worked as as janitor and night club pianist before venturing onto the stage both on and off Broadway.

His hobby was playing the banjo and ukulele under the name of Bruno Lynch in a New York jazz band.

Born in New York City and raised mostly on Great Neck, Long Island.

Enjoyed a successful turn as Serge in the award-winning comedy "Art" on Broadway. (Juni 1999)

Upon his death, he was cremated. His ashes were given to his family.

He died exactly 10 years to the day after his Wer hat Angst vor Virginia Woolf? (1966) co-star Elizabeth Taylor.

He died only one day before his Bye Bye Braverman (1968) and Retired at 35 (2011) co-star Jessica Walter.