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David Margulies as Lenny Clotch in “Ghostbusters” (1984).
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David Margulies
Died on January 11, 2016 at age 78
Mr. Margulies was a versatile character actor who performed in scores of supporting stage, film and television roles but was most conspicuous as the common-sense mayor in “Ghostbusters” and as Tony Soprano’s sleazy lawyer.
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