One of his early TV roles,he appeared as 'Jerry Hubbard' in 'Fernwood,2Night' '77-'78 which was spinoff of Mary Hartman,Mary Hartman' a parody of late night talk shows
He played Robert's father in law,'Hank' in'Everybody Loves Raymond' '03-'05
A couple movies he appeared in were:
'This Is Spinal Tap' '84,"Waiting for Guffman' '96,"Best in Show' '00,'A Mighty Wind '03
R.I.P