The world of comedy is in mourning on Monday with the news that actor Ralph Ann, best known for playing Tran’s sweet, silent neighbor in New Girl, has died.
Korean-American Federation of Los Angeles confirmed Anne’s death at the age of 95 while Korean news YNA reported that he had recently been hospitalized for an undiscovered illness.
Colleagues in the series “The New Girl” by Anne Zoe Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Lamorn Morris and Hannah Simon paid tribute to Anne on social media on Monday night.
RIP: The world of comedy is in mourning on Monday with the news that the heroic actor Ralph Ann, best known for playing Tran’s sweet, silent neighbor in New Girl, has died
Confirmed: The Korean-American Federation in Los Angeles confirmed Anne’s death at the age of 95, while the Korean news agency YNA reported that he had recently been hospitalized for an undiagnosed illness
Anne only appeared in seven episodes of “New Girl” as Tran, a friendly figure like Grandpa to Nick Miller (Jake Johnson) … although Tran and Nick actually rarely spoke.
Tran had only two lines in the whole series, in season 2, when he called Nick, “a huge baby,” and in the seventh and final season, when he told Russell (Dermot Mulroney) just “Drive.”
However, Tran often helped Nick during some of his most difficult moments with his cheerful demeanor and facial expression.
Tran: Anne only appeared in seven episodes of New Girl as Tran, a grandfather-like friend to Nick Miller (Jake Johnson) … although Tran and Nick rarely spoke.
Johnson shared photos of Anne from the show on Instagram, adding: “RIP. So much fun to work with. He gave so much literally without remarks. I loved it when he was on set. I’ve always expected to work with him again. Condolences to his family / friends. ‘
Johnson co-star Zoe Deschanel commented on his post, adding emojis with a crying face and “Noooo.”
Lamorn Morris also shared photos of Anne from his episodes, adding: “Damn. RIP to Ralph Ann. He plays Tran in New Girl. Always the funniest scenes in the episode. This man has lived many lives, keep your friends and family in all thoughts and prayers.
RIP: Johnson shared photos of Anne from the show on Instagram, adding: “RIP. So much fun to work with. He gave so much literally without remarks. I loved it when he was on set. I’ve always expected to work with him again. Condolences to his family / friends
No: Johnson co-star Zoe Deschanel commented on his post, adding emojis with a crying face and “Noooo
Lamorn: Lamorn Morris also shared photos of Anne from his episodes, adding: “Damn. RIP to Ralph Ann. He plays Tran in New Girl. Always the funniest scenes in the episode. This man has lived many lives, keep your friends and family in all thoughts and prayers.
Hannah Simon shared an image from The Hollywood Reporter’s obituary in her Instagram story, adding: “Thank you #RalphAhn for being the best. You have brought so much joy into our lives and helped pave the way for all the AAPI that will follow. We love you. RIP “, with three emojis with a red heart.
An was the son of the iconic Korean political figure An Chang-ho, sometimes nicknamed Dosan.
His father and mother, Helen, were the first Korean couple to immigrate to the United States in 1902.
Hannah: Hannah Simon shared an image from The Hollywood Reporter’s obituary in her Instagram story, adding: “Thank you #RalphAhn for being the best. You have brought so much joy into our lives and helped pave the way for all the AAPI that will follow. We love you. RIP “, with three emojis with a red heart
Just three years after his father’s death when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Anne joins the U.S. Navy to fight in the war, which is believed to be one of only 100 Korean-Americans involved in World War II. world War.
Upon his return to America, he followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Philip Ann, one of the first Asian-American actors, and became an actor himself.
He has appeared in small roles in films from the 1950s and 1960s, such as Fighting Circus, Prisoner of War, Anthem and Hook.
Actor: After returning to America, he followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Philip Ann, one of the first Asian-American actors, and became an actor himself.
He took a break from acting in 1964 when he began teaching and coaching the university football team at Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills, California.
He had a guest starring role in a 1979 episode of How the West Was Won and returned to a pause for another decade before returning to acting in the late 1980s.
He has starred in The Golden Girls, Generations and Hunter and has starred in films such as Jeff Speikman’s The Perfect Weapon, The Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace and Panther.
Prior to Tran’s final role in New Girl, he had guest appearances on ER, The Shield and Gilmore Girls.
Pause: He took a break from acting in 1964 when he began teaching and coaching the university football team at Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills, California
Guest Star: He has starred in The Golden Girls (above), Generations and Hunter and has starred in films such as Jeff Speakman’s The Perfect Weapon, Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace and Panther.