Actor David Lander, famous for playing Squiggy, dies aged 73

• Date: 06 December 2020
• Author: AARON REICH
• Published date: 06 December 2020
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Lander, the son of two Jewish schoolteachers from New York, gained widespread fame for his role in the beloved sitcom, alongside longtime collaborator Michael McKean, who played the role of Lenny. The two had frequently collaborated since college, appearing in multiple films and TV shows together, though their most famous appearance was in Laverne & Shirley, a spin-off of the widely successful Happy Days that ran from 1976-1983.

McKean was one of the first to post tribute to his longtime colleague, posting an old photo of the two of them on social media. Other notable celebrities ranging from Mark Hamill to Rob Reiner and Kevin Smith took to social media to mourn Lander's passing.

Lander appeared in dozens of TV shows, including The Bob Newhart Show, Barney Miller, Rhoda, The Love Boat and Twin Peaks. He was also prolific as a voice actor, giving life to the character of Smart Ass in the 1988 movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit? He had more than 100 film and TV credits, in all.

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