A 77-year-old Hollywood legend recently turned heads while grocery shopping in New York City, appearing almost unrecognizable. Rising to fame in the 1970s, he broke ground with his role as one of the first openly gay characters on American TV in the sitcom Soap (1977). He filmed a sketch for the very first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975, though it didn’t air.
His film debut came in 1978’s Rabbit Test, directed by Joan Rivers, where he played a pregnant man. Though the movie flopped, his career soared thanks to his sharp stand-up comedy. He officially joined the SNL cast in 1984, and soon after landed major roles in The Princess Bride and Throw Momma from the Train.
He became a household name in 1989 with When Harry Met Sally…, opposite Meg Ryan. The ’90s brought continued success with films like City Slickers, Father’s Day, and Forget Paris, which he also directed. He even made a cameo in Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet and directed Mr. Saturday Night, showcasing his range.
