This 2019 photo shows actor Mike Nussbaum, appearing in Hamlet at Chicago Shakespeare at age 95. Nussbaum, reputed as the oldest professional actor in America with a prolific stage career and roles in films including “Field of Dreams” and “Men in Black,” died at his Chicago home on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at age 99, just days before his 100th birthday
This 2019 photo shows actor Mike Nussbaum, appearing in Hamlet at Chicago Shakespeare at age 95. Nussbaum, reputed as the oldest professional actor in America with a prolific stage career and roles in films including “Field of Dreams” and “Men in Black,” died at his Chicago home on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at age 99, just days before his 100th birthday Image Credit: Neil Steinberg/Chicago Sun-Times via AP
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Actor Mike Nussbaum who appeared in such films as 'Men in Black' and 'Field of Dreams' passed away at the age of 99.

As per Variety, a US-based media outlet, Nussbaum died of natural causes on Saturday -- six days short of his 100th birthday -- at his home in Chicago, his daughter Karen told the Chicago Tribune.

Nussbaum played book publisher Bob Drimmer in 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), a school principal in 'Field of Dreams' (1989) and alien jeweler Gentle Rosenburg in 'Men in Black' (1997). He also appeared in films like 'House of Games' (1987), 'Things Change' (1988), 'Harry and Tonto' (1974), 'Losing Josiah' (1995) and 'Steal Big Steal Little' (1995), reported Variety.

Born on December 29, 1923, and raised in the Albany Park neighbourhood of Chicago, Nussbaum went on to have an extensive career in theatre, particularly in David Mamet plays both on and off Broadway, as well as in Chicago. He was the first actor to portray Teach in Mamet's 'American Buffalo,' and originated the role of George Aaronow in the 1984 Broadway production of 'Glengarry Glen Ross.' He also played Albert Einstein in Mamet's 'Relativity.'

Nussbaum is survived by his second wife, Julie, children Jack and Karen as well as seven grandchildren. His daughter Susan and first wife Annette Brenner preceded him in death, reported Variety.