Michael Lerner, the American screen actor who was Oscar-nominated in supporting actor for his turn in the Coen brothers' "Barton Fink," has died.

Michael Lerner, a prolific screen actor who brought a gruff charisma to his portrayal of mobsters, street toughs and other Hollywood heavies, notably in his Oscar-nominated performance as an ...

Michael Lerner in 2008. His role as a volatile movie studio mogul in “Barton Fink” (1991) earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. Scott Gries/Getty Images for Tribeca Film ...

Michael Lerner, the busy Oscar-nominated actor who had memorable turns as bombastic types in Barton Fink, Harlem Nights and Eight Men Out, has died.

Michael Lerner, the veteran actor who earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his role in 'Barton Fink,' died on Saturday at age 81.

Actor Michael Lerner dies; scored Oscar nomination for role in ‘Barton Fink’ The performer also was known for his roles in the films “Harlem Nights,” “Elf,” and “Eight Men Out” ...

Michael Lerner, an actor who featured in films such as “Elf,” “Godzilla” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and who received an Oscar nomination in best supporting actor for his ...

Michael Lerner, a veteran character actor who received an Oscar nomination for his performance as an overbearing studio head in the 1991 film “Barton Fink,” has died, his nephew, actor Sam ...

Actor Michael Lerner of the film “Yonkers Joe” poses for a portrait at the Amex Insider’s Center during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival on April 24, 2008 in New York City.