Actor Jerry Adler has died at 96. Adler started his career behind the scenes in theater and worked on more than 50 Broadway productions.

Mr. Adler had dozens of behind-the-scenes Broadway credits before he stepped in front of the camera in his 60s.

Jerry Adler, who found a later-in-life second career as an actor and landed a memorable role on "The Sopranos," has died. He was 96. A representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Sunday, Aug.