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‘The Sopranos’ Icon Landed His Role Against Doctor’s Orders

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In this exclusive excerpt from Jerry Adler’s new memoir “Too Funny for Words,” the celebrated character actor reveals how he ended up playing Hesh on “The Sopranos.”

Jerry Adler
Jerry Adler
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Jerry Adler

Jerry Adler

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