Ed Lauter was an American actor and comedian who passed away at the age of 74 due to mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. He was a prolific character actor having a long career over four decades appearing in over 200 films and television series. Most would recognize him but maybe not know his name, as he liked to joke. Born in 1938 in Long Beach, New York, he attended Long Island University. L... more
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Join MemoriesKaren Higdon Ed Lauter was born on the 30 October 1938
A tribute to Ed Lauter
Interview with Ed Lauter
Played as Lt. Cmdr. Albert in TV series, "Star Trek: The Next Generation"
Ed Lauter interview at The Celebrity Cup Polo Match
Starred in "Miami Vice"
Arleen Calma He quotes, "I know you, but they don't know my name. But I've had a great run"
Lauter's screen acting debut in the TV series "Mannix"
On October 16, 2013, Lauter passed away of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer
His first acting role in Broadway, "The Great White Hope"
Appeared in "The Longest Yard" (a.k.a. The Mean Machine)
Ed Lauter in TV series, "The Equalizer"
Starred in Alfred Hitchcock's final film, "Family Plot"
Ed Lauter interview
Performed in "Magic"
He guest-performed in "Psych"
He starred in "Death Wish 3"
Played as Gemini astronaut Col. Marcus Aurelius Belt in "The X-Files"
Appeared in "Booker"
Appeared in "Seraphim Falls"
Appeared in "Charmed"
He appeared in "My Blue Heaven"
He appeared in "King Kong"
Ed Lauter - "Magnum, P.I."
Co-starring in the film, "The Artist"
Ed Lauter in TV series "Kojak"
His first theatrical film role in "Dirty Little Billy"
Ed Lauter in "Death Hunt"
Karen Higdon Married to Mia Roberts Lauter for 8 years from 2005 to 2013