Charles Levin (actor)

Charles Herbert Levin (March 12, 1949 – c. June 28, 2019) was an American actor who appeared in television, movies and on stage. He played Elliot Novak on the series Alice, having become a regular in the show's ninth season, and had a recurring role of Eddie Gregg on Hill Street Blues from 1982 to 1986.

Early life and career

Levin was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 12, 1949. He acted in television, film and on stage.

He appeared as a guest star on many television shows. He also appeared in the television series Alice as the character of Elliot Novak. He become a regular in the show's ninth season. He had the recurring role of Eddie Gregg on Hill Street Blues from 1982 to 1986. Other series in which he appeared include Capital News (as Vinnie DiSalvo), Family Ties, Tales from the Darkside, The Twilight Zone, The Facts of Life, Falcon Crest (as Arthur Haberman), Punky Brewster (as Officer Bob), Thirtysomething, Night Court, L.A. Law (as Robert Caporale), Designing Women, Murphy Brown, NYPD Blue, and Law & Order. Levin also played the mohel in "The Bris" episode of Seinfeld, and Coco, the gay cook, in the pilot episode of The Golden Girls. His character was written out because the part of Sophia Petrillo (played by Estelle Getty) changed from a recurring role to a main character.

Personal life

Levin was Jewish. Levin married Katherine DeHetre in 1983. Together, they had three children.