Steven Hill, who originated roles on both “Mission: Impossible” and “Law & Order,” has died at the age of 94.
Hill’s daughter Sarah Gobioff confirmed the news of the actor’s passing to the New York Times on Tuesday. The actor lived in Monsey, N.Y., and died in Manhattan.
Hill joined the original “Law & Order” in its first season as District Attorney Adam Schiff, a role he played for 10 seasons on the seminal NBC legal drama. His role as Schiff would mark his final screen appearance.
“Steven was not only one of the truly great actors of his generation, he was one of the most intelligent people I have ever met,” said “Law & Order” creator and executive producer Dick Wolf in a statement.