Norman Fell — American Actor born on March 24, 1924, died on December 14, 1998

Norman Fell, born Norman Noah Feld, was an American actor of film and television, most famous for his role as landlord Mr. Roper on the sitcom Three's Company and its spin-off, The Ropers... (wikipedia)

I had a lot of time to think in the service; I swore that, if I survived, nothing would keep me from an acting career.
This hook nose and crab meister attitude has gotten me every job I've ever had. And more divorces than I care to remember.
Hollywood sucks. I've got the bruises to prove it.
I enjoyed acting and marveled that one could get paid for doing it.
I was rejected by casting directors during the day. I attended class in the evening, then rode 90 miles on the train home.