Art Metrano Dies: ‘Police Academy’ Actor, Comic Was 84

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Art Metrano was an actor and comedian best known for playing Ernie Mauser in the second and third “Police Academy” movies.Metrano had early roles in movies including “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” (1969) and “The Heartbreak Kid” (1972). Around that same time, he was frequently seen on TV, both in appearances on TV shows such as “Bonanza” and “Bewitched,” and as a guest on talk shows.

Art Metrano, a stand-up comedian best known for playing callous police captain Ernie Mauser in the second and third "Police Academy" films, has passed away. He was 84.

Art Metrano, the  actor and beloved comic, has died, Metrano's manager, Sandi Love, confirmed to ET, stating simply, «Yes, Art Metrano has passed.» Metrano died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in Aventura, Florida. He was 84.Metrano's son, Harry, shared the sad news of his father's death on Instagram Thursday, along with a touching tribute that included family photos and a few snaps of the late actor on and off screen.«It’s with a heavy heart that I write this caption.

told the Hollywood Reporter.In addition to his roles in the 1985 and 1986 installments of the comedic cop series, Metrano also appeared in the 1982 “Happy Days” spinoff “Joanie Loves Chachi” and guest-starred on “All in the Family,” “Bewitched,” “Starsky and Hutch” and “Mod Squad,” among other TV shows.A Bensonhurst native, Metrano began his career studying acting with Stella Adler and John Cassavetes and doing stand-up in the Catskills, according to THR.