People named Joseph Bologna

Joseph Bologna, Actor and Playwright Known for ‘My Favorite Year,’ Dies at 82 by VARIETY LOS ANGELES — Joseph Bologna, an actor, writer, and director known for his role in 1982's "My Favorite Year" and for his long collaboration on stage and screen with wife Renee Taylor, has died after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 82. Bologna died Sunday morning at City of Hope in Duarte, Calif. Just last month, Bologna attended a 35th anniversary screening of "My Favorite Year" in Los Angeles. Bologna played the explosive TV star King Kaiser in the backstage comedy inspired by Mel Brooks' experiences as a young TV writer on Sid Caesar's legendary "Your Show of Shows." Image: Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna attend the "Actor's Fund Benefit" in Beverly Hills Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna attend the "Actor's Fund Benefit" on Sept, 12, 1987 in Beverly Hills, California. Ron Galella, Ltd. / WireImage Taylor said Bologna had "a beautiful life and a beautiful death." Bologna died just two days after the couple celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. Bologna and Taylor co-wrote and starred in the Broadway show "Lovers and Others Strangers" in 1968. The pair then earned Oscar nominations for their screenplay adaptation for the 1970 film starring Gig Young and Bea Arthur. Taylor and Bologna also won a Writers Guild Award for their 1971 movie "Made For Each Other," in which they also starred. In all, the couple co-wrote some 22 plays and collaborated on numerous film and TV projects, including the Marlo Thomas TV special "Acts of Love and Other Comedies," and such series as CBS' "Calucci's Department," HBO's "Bedrooms," and PBS' "American Dream Machine." Bologna and Taylor were introduced by their mutual manager, Buddy Allen. The couple's wedding was held on the stage of "The Merv Griffin Show" and featured on the talk show. Taylor noted that they renewed their vows five times over their half-century together, each time in a different religious ceremony. Image: Joseph Bologna attends the 23rd annual "Night Of 100 Stars" in Beverly Hills Joseph Bologna attends the 23rd annual "Night Of 100 Stars" black tie dinner viewing gala on Feb. 24, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. Tommaso Boddi / WireImage A native of Brooklyn, Bologna grew up in a working-class Italian-American family and went on to serve in the Marine Corps. He then entered the advertising business in the "Mad Men" era. He directed numerous commercials before turning his focus to the stage with Taylor. Bologna's other film credits include 1976's "Woman of the Year," 1984's "Blame It on Rio" and "The Woman in Red," 1985's "Transylvania 6-5000," and 1989's "It Had to Be You." More recently, he lent his voice to 2006's "Ice Age: The Meltdown." Bologna also logged dozens of TV credits over the years, from telepics to sitcoms to dramas. Among the notable made-fors were the 1986 miniseries "Sins" and 1983's "One Cooks, the Other Doesn't." Bologna appeared opposite future "Friends" star Matt LeBlanc in the 1991 "Married With Children" spinoff "Top of the Heap" and also in the 1987-88 dramedy "Rags to Riches." His last TV roles included guest shots on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "According to Jim," and "Everwood." Bologna's final project was the upcoming film "Tango Shalom," a comedy directed by his son, Gabriel. The elder Bologna co-wrote the screenplay with Claudio and Jos Laniado and stars alongside Taylor. The couple's daughter, Zizi, served as music supervisor. The family has said that funeral services are being arranged at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills.

Joseph Bologna of San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA was born on June 6, 1923, and died at age 70 years old on November 15, 1993.

Joseph W Bologna of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on December 15, 1921, and died at age 66 years old on February 9, 1988. Joseph Bologna was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section GG Site 456 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.

Joseph Bologna of Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA was born on June 28, 1920, and died at age 58 years old in February 1979.

Joseph M Bologna of Hewlett, Nassau County, NY was born on October 14, 1922, and died at age 75 years old on September 27, 1998.

Joseph R Bologna of Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY was born on July 22, 1923, and died at age 58 years old in February 1982.

Joseph Bologna of San Francisco County, California United States was born circa 1901. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Bologna.

Joseph Bologna of San Francisco County, California United States was born circa 1920 in Italy or San Marino. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Bologna.

Joseph G Bologna of Schenectady County, New York, Limited Service Or (ceylon Or India Or Maldive Islands) United States was born circa 1923. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph G Bologna.

Joseph Paul Bologna of Ontario County, New York United States was born circa 1934. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Paul Bologna.

Joseph A Bologna of Fairfield County, Connecticut United States was born circa 1929. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph A Bologna.

Joseph Bologna of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California was born on March 2, 1890, and died at age 84 years old in January 1975.

Joseph Bologna of Europe was born on August 1, 1920, and died at age 66 years old in November 1986.

Joseph A Bologna of Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA was born on April 14, 1960, and died at age 45 years old on February 3, 2006.

Joseph Vincent Bologna of Utah was born on November 12, 1977, and died at age 29 years old on November 15, 2006.

Joseph V Bologna of New Orleans, Orleans County, LA was born on September 1, 1918, and died at age 74 years old on December 16, 1992.

Joseph A Bologna of Eastpointe, Macomb County, MI was born on November 11, 1923, and died at age 84 years old on August 30, 2008.

Joseph Bologna of Warren, Macomb County, Michigan was born on June 26, 1890, and died at age 83 years old in December 1973.

Joseph Bologna of Sterling Heights, Macomb County, MI was born on June 16, 1923, and died at age 76 years old on January 26, 2000.

Joseph Bologna of San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California was born on June 24, 1896, and died at age 80 years old in March 1977.

Joseph Bologna of Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan was born on January 12, 1903, and died at age 66 years old in January 1969.

Joseph Bologna of Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Michigan was born on November 5, 1886, and died at age 88 years old in September 1975.

Joseph Bologna of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on January 10, 1899, and died at age 89 years old on October 27, 1988.

Joseph J Bologna of Saint Marys, Elk County, PA was born on February 3, 1914, and died at age 84 years old on November 16, 1998.

Joseph F Bologna of Titusville, Brevard County, FL was born on January 24, 1931, and died at age 61 years old on October 20, 1992.

Joseph Bologna of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on January 15, 1912, and died at age 67 years old in June 1979.

Joseph V Bologna of Wayne, Passaic County, NJ was born on September 4, 1912, and died at age 79 years old on December 6, 1991.

Joseph Bologna of Lodi, Bergen County, NJ was born on April 5, 1891, and died at age 79 years old in August 1970.

Joseph Bologna of Union City, Hudson County, NJ was born on June 2, 1916, and died at age 70 years old in May 1987.