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Herschel Bernardi (30 October 1923 New York City - 9 May 1986 Los Angeles, California) was an American film, Broadway and television actor.

He is best known for his starring roles on Broadway including Fiddler on the Roof (as Tevye), Zorba, and Bajour, but he also acted in many television shows, including Harbor Command and The Eleventh Hour (both with Wendell Corey), as well as State Trooper, Peter Gunn. He was the lead in the CBS sitcom Arnie.

Born into the Yiddish Theatre, Bernardi was appearing on the stages of 2nd Avenue with his acting family before he could talk.

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