Ian Abercrombie has died aged 77

Actor Ian Abercrombie has died at the age of 77: the English born will probably be best remembered for his role of Mr. Pitt in the comedy Seinfeld.

The actor had a long and varied career on television, film and stage. His most recent work have been as a voice artist; completely the animated series Green Lantern for the Cartoon Network not long ago. Across the actor’s career he has appeared in iconic television programmes such as Dynasty, Dallas, Knots Landing, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: Voyager, Babylon 5, L.A Law, Nip/Tuck, Desperate Housewives, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Days of our Lives, General Hospital and Twin Peaks. His film roles include The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Addams Family Values.

Despite his numerous appearances on American television Ian Abercrombie was British born.