Mike Hagerty

Character actor Mike Hagerty -- who memorably played roles on "Friends" and the series "Somebody, Somewhere" -- has died. He was 67.

“Mike Hagerty owned any scene he was in but did so with a generous, Midwestern humility. “A member of the HBO family for many years, his most recent role as Bridget Everett’s father in ‘Somebody Somewhere” showed his special talent for bringing heart to a performance. RIP. #mikehagerty,” one user said. Oh terrible loss and k will miss him on your show. He always came to play.” “We are very saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Mike Hagerty,” HBO said in a statement.

Mike Hagerty, a character actor known for roles on “Friends,” “The George Carlin Show,” and “Lucky Louie” died at 67 on May 6 according to a statement from ...

Hagerty additionally appeared in a number of Mike Myers films including Wayne’s World, So I Married an Axe Murderer, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Notable for his mustache and Chicago accent, Hagerty’s résumé included appearances on over 70 TV shows. Hagerty was 67, and about to turn 68 in four days.

Mike Hagerty, a character actor known for his roles in shows like "Friends" and films like "Overboard," has passed away, Bridget Everett, his costar in ...

: "Mike Hagerty was a great actor and a great man. We are devastated he has passed." "He was so special.

Mike Hagerty, the prolific character actor who recently starred in HBO's critically acclaimed dramedy “Somebody Somewhere,” died Thursday in Los Angeles.

He portrayed Ed Miller, a Kansas farmer and the soft-spoken father of main character Sam (portrayed by Everett). Aside from Everett, Hagerty’s main scene partner was Jane Drake Brody, who portrayed his onscreen wife Mary Jo, whose struggles with alcoholism was another important plot for the show’s first season. An important Season 1 plot line was Ed’s attempts to keep the family together following the death of Sam’s sister, while struggling with his own grief. Although best known for his television roles, Hagerty also had several film roles, particularly in comedies. Hagerty portrayed Frank MacNamara, a bar friend of Carlin’s character George O’Grady, on the show’s two seasons. Dramas he was featured in include “Crime Story,” “Angel,” “ER” and “Deadwood.” In addition to his role as Mr. Treeger in “Friends,” he also had recurring roles in shows such as “The Building,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “The Home Court.”