Lee Wilkof

Lee Wilkof (born June 25, 1951) has spent decades as one of the stage and screen's most prolific character actors. He has appeared in over 125 films and television roles since 1973, 10 Broadway productions, and resident and regional theaters throughout the United States. Biography Early life Wilkof is from Canton, Ohio. He is the middle child of Anne Louise and Darwin Wilkof. He has two brothers, Todd and Robert. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1972 and studied acting with Austin Pendleton in New York City. Career After graduating from UC, Wilkof co-wrote and performed in a comedy revue called The Present Tense in 1977 at the Park Royal Theatre in New York City. Shortly after its closing Wilkof moved to Los Angeles and took small film and television roles. His big break came in 1982 with the leading role as Seymour in the original Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors."