Veteran actor and comedian Harvey Korman, a long time favorite of both television and the silver screen, has died of complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Perhaps most widely known for his performances on the Carol Burnett Show and his role as Hedley Lamar (that's HEDLEY) in Mel Brooks' outrageously funny Blazing Saddles, has passed away from complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm at the age of 81.
Korman began his career on screen in 1960, gaining national attention on the Danny Kaye show, and is perhaps best remembered for being a member of Burnett's ensemble for her long-running variety show and his role in Brooks' movie, playing a villainous politician trying to steal land from the citizens of a small western town. He also worked as a voice actor for animated series such as Tom and Jerry. During the course of his career, he was nominated for six Emmy's, winning four.
Ms. Burnett and Mr. Korman developed into the perfect pair with their burlesques of classic movies like “Gone With the Wind” and soap operas like “As the World Turns.” (Their version was called “As the Stomach Turns.”)
Another recurring skit featured them as Ed and Eunice, a staid married couple who were constantly at odds with the wife’s mother (a young Vicki Lawrence in a gray wig). In “Old Folks at Home,” they were a combative married couple bedeviled by Ms. Lawrence as Ms. Burnett’s troublesome young sister.
Rest in Peace, Harvey Korman.
Harvey Korman Dead at 81
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