HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. stage, screen and television character actor John Randolph has died at his home in Hollywood at the age of 88, it was reported Friday.
A union and social activist who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era, Randolph acted until about four years ago.
His family said he died of natural causes Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Randolph appeared in numerous high-profile projects throughout his six-decade-long career.
The Bronx native played the mayor in "Earthquake" (1974;) a police chief in "Serpico" (1973;) a judge in "Frances" (1982;) and Jack Nicholson's father in "Prizzi's Honor" (1985.) Most recently, he played Tom Hanks' grandfather in "You've Got Mail" (1998.)
Randolph also made frequent guest appearances on television series, as well as appearing in the TV movie "The Missiles of October" and "Sandburg's Lincoln," a miniseries.
He also was a cast member on several series, including "Lucas Tanner" (1975) and "Grand" (1990), and he played Roseanne's father on several episodes of "Roseanne."
Randolph also appeared in the original New York stage productions of "The Sound of Music," "Paint Your Wagon," "The Visit," "Come Back, Little Sheba" and "Command Decision," and he was frequently seen on local stages until 2000.
In 1987, he received both a Tony and a Drama Desk Award for his role in Neil Simon's "Broadway Bound."
A memorial service was pending.
