Richard Fancy
Encyclopedia
Richard Fancy is an American
actor known for his long recurring role on Seinfeld
as publisher Mr. Lippman, Elaine Benes
' one-time boss. He appeared on the third and fourth seasons of It's Garry Shandling's Show
as network boss Mr. Stravely. He also plays the Priest in the 1991 Film What About Bob?
, and was Kevin Arnold's high school principal, Dr. Valenti, in the fourth and fifth seasons of The Wonder Years
.
He also had two memorable appearances in late 2005 on Boston Legal
, as a crooked Catholic priest. He also appeared on The Wonder Years
and as mob financier Bernie Abrahms on General Hospital
since October 20, 2006, and his brother Benny, from 1997-2003.
to salesman Raymond Chester Fancy (born 29 Sep 1903 in Canada; died 24 Aug 1978 in Sherman Oaks, CA), and a radio performer mother. Raymond's parents were Isaac "Nathaniel" Fancy (born 1857/8 in Lunenburg, NS; died 11 Jun 1938 in Italy Cross
, Lunenburg Co, NS) and Magdalene Richard (born 6 Nov 1861 in LaHave Getson's Cove, Lunenburg Co, NS; died 2 Aug 1944 in Italy Cross, Lunenburg Co, NS). Richard Fancy is named after his paternal grandmother, Magdelene Richard. He is married to Johanna Fass, the daughter of screenwriters George and Gertrude Fass; they have two children.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor known for his long recurring role on Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
as publisher Mr. Lippman, Elaine Benes
Elaine Benes
Elaine Marie Benes is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Seinfeld , played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Elaine's best friend is her ex-boyfriend Jerry Seinfeld; she is also good friends with George Costanza and Cosmo Kramer...
' one-time boss. He appeared on the third and fourth seasons of It's Garry Shandling's Show
It's Garry Shandling's Show
It's Garry Shandling's Show is an American sitcom which was initially broadcast on Showtime from 1986 to 1990. It was created by Garry Shandling and Alan Zweibel. The show is notable for its frequent use of breaking the fourth wall to allow characters to speak directly to the audience...
as network boss Mr. Stravely. He also plays the Priest in the 1991 Film What About Bob?
What About Bob?
What About Bob? is a 1991 comedy film directed by Frank Oz, and starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss. Murray plays Bob Wiley, a multiphobic psychiatric patient who follows his successful and egotistical psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin on vacation...
, and was Kevin Arnold's high school principal, Dr. Valenti, in the fourth and fifth seasons of The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years is an American television comedy-drama created by Carol Black and Neal Marlens. It ran for six seasons on ABC from 1988 through 1993. The pilot aired on January 31, 1988 after ABC's coverage of Super Bowl XXII....
.
He also had two memorable appearances in late 2005 on Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Boston Legal is an American legal dramedy created by David E. Kelley, which was produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television for the ABC...
, as a crooked Catholic priest. He also appeared on The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years is an American television comedy-drama created by Carol Black and Neal Marlens. It ran for six seasons on ABC from 1988 through 1993. The pilot aired on January 31, 1988 after ABC's coverage of Super Bowl XXII....
and as mob financier Bernie Abrahms on General Hospital
General Hospital
General Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
since October 20, 2006, and his brother Benny, from 1997-2003.
Background
Fancy was born 2 Aug 1943 in Evanston, IllinoisEvanston, Illinois
Evanston is a suburban municipality in Cook County, Illinois 12 miles north of downtown Chicago, bordering Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, and Wilmette to the north, with an estimated population of 74,360 as of 2003. It is one of the North Shore communities that adjoin Lake Michigan...
to salesman Raymond Chester Fancy (born 29 Sep 1903 in Canada; died 24 Aug 1978 in Sherman Oaks, CA), and a radio performer mother. Raymond's parents were Isaac "Nathaniel" Fancy (born 1857/8 in Lunenburg, NS; died 11 Jun 1938 in Italy Cross
Italy Cross, Nova Scotia
Italy Cross is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Lunenburg Municipal District in Lunenburg County.-References:*...
, Lunenburg Co, NS) and Magdalene Richard (born 6 Nov 1861 in LaHave Getson's Cove, Lunenburg Co, NS; died 2 Aug 1944 in Italy Cross, Lunenburg Co, NS). Richard Fancy is named after his paternal grandmother, Magdelene Richard. He is married to Johanna Fass, the daughter of screenwriters George and Gertrude Fass; they have two children.