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Acting
Lewis J. Stadlen
March 7 1947- Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Gender: Male
- Also known as: Lewis Stadlen
Lewis J. Stadlen (born March 7, 1947) is an American stage and screen character actor. He is best known for playing Ira Fried in The Sopranos.
Latest roles
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The Nance
Efram
October 10 2014
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Smash
Ralph Masius
February 6 2012
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Curb Your Enthusiasm
Lewis J. Stadlen / Max Bialystock
October 15 2000
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The Man Who Came to Dinner
Banjo
October 7 2000
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The Sopranos
Dr. Ira Fried, Dr. Freid, Dr. Ira Freid
January 10 1999
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The Impostors
Bandleader
October 2 1998
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In & Out
Ed Kenrow
September 10 1997
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Aaron’s Magic Village
Lekish / Zeinvel / The Peddler (voice)
October 11 1995
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New York News
September 28 1995
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I.Q.
Moderator
December 24 1994
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