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Actor Ned Eisenberg, known for his role in “Law and Order: SVU”, has died. He was 65 years old.
Eisenberg died on Sunday, February 27, at his residence in New York, his representatives confirmed to Fox News Digital.
The favorite screen and stage star was battling two forms of cancer before her death: cholangiocarcinoma and ocular melanoma. His agents at Nicolosi & Co. and Ned Patricia’s wife praised the star for his brave battle.
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“As Ned would say, he was attacked by two very rare killers – cholangiocarcinoma and ocular melanoma,” the statement said. “For two years, he bravely fought cancer in private while continuing to work in show business to ensure that his medical coverage paid for himself and his family.
LAW & amp; ORDER: SPECIAL DEPARTMENT FOR VICTIMS – “Legitimate Rape” Episode 1418 – Pictured: (lr) Raoul Esparza as ADA Rafael Barba, Mariska Harghitai as Detective Olivia Benson, Ned Eisenberg as Counselor by Roger Michael Parmelee / Photo Bank / NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
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The career of the beloved actor lasted four decades. He is best known for his role as lawyer Roger Kressler in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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Eisenberg also played Sally Mendoza in Clint Eastwood’s “Baby for Millions of Dollars,” which won great success at the 2005 Academy Awards.
Ned Eisenberg as Roger Kessler, Sterling Beaumont as Hunter Meisellen in Law & Order: SVU.
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Another notable role of Eisenberg is his portrayal of photographer Joe Rosenthal in The Flags of Our Fathers.
His other film work included acting at the World Trade Center, Limitless, Won’t Back Down, Experimenter, Asher, The Exterminator, The Burning, Moving Violations, Air America ”,“ Last Man Standing ”,“ Primary Colors ”and“ Civil Action ”.
On the small screen, Eisenberg starred in “The Fanelli Boys,” a comedy starring Christopher Meloni and Joe Pantoliano.
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Pictured: (lr) Ned Eisenberg as Anthony Fanelli, Joe Pantoliano as Dominic Fanelli, Christopher Meloni as Frankie Fanelli, Andy Hirsch as Ronnie Fanelli, Anne Morgan Gilbert as Teresa Fanelli.
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He had recurring roles in “Mare of Easttown”, “The Night Of”, “Little Voice”, “Person of Interest”, “The Black Donnellys” and “Law & Order”.
The Bronx-born has also appeared on a number of television shows, including “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, “30 Rock”, “The Big C”, “The Blacklist”, “Bull”, “Elementary”, “White Collar”, “The Good” wife “,” Madam Secretary “,” Conspiracy against America “,” New Amsterdam “and others.
Eisenberg co-founded The Naked Angels Theater Company in 1987. His professional theatrical career began in Neil Simon’s Memoirs of Brighton Beach, and he also appeared on Broadway in The Green Bird, Awake and Sing! “Golden Boy”
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(LR) Actors Jonathan Hadari, Katie McClellan, Ned Eisenberg and Marilyn Matarese attend the opening of “Rocket To The Moon” – Curtain Call at the Theater at St. Clements on February 23, 2015 in New York.
(Rob Kim)
Most recently, he appeared in the revival of “Six Degrees of Separation,” directed by Trip Cullman.
He is survived by his wife, actress Patricia Dunk, and son Lino Eisenberg.