Art Metrano, ‘Police Academy’ actor and comedian, dead at 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.

Art Metrano, who played the officer Ernie Mauser in two Police Academy sequels and was a familiar face on episodic TV before a serious injury sustained in a home accident derailed his career in 1989, died of natural causes yesterday at his home in Aventura, Florida. He was 84.

Metrano got his big break in comedy in 1970 when he appeared on “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson” as the renowned magician “The Amazing Medrano.” His act simply involved him waving his fingers around while singing corny showtunes, yet left Carson laughing so hard that NBC’s lat- night host brought him back for several more appearances.