Bob Newhart and other Hollywood friends and colleagues of Peter Scolari shared their memories, stories and admiration Friday for the veteran actor who was most well known for his role alongside Tom Hanks on “Bosom Buddies.” Scolari died at 66 and had battled cancer for two years, according to his manager, Ellen Lubin Sanitsky at Wright Entertainment.
The actor starred in many films and television series, including “Newhart” and “The Good Fight.” In 2016, Scolari won his first Emmy Award for playing Tad Horvath, Hannah’s father, on HBO’s “Girls.”
Scolari also frequented the stage, appearing on Broadway with “Hairspray,” “Wicked”, “Sly Fox,” “Magic Bird” and “Bronx Bombers.”