Actor. A native of Brooklyn, New York, his work includes the films, “Hester Street” (1975), “The Big Fix” (1978), “The Frisco Kid” (1979), “My Favorite Year” (1982), “Airplane II: The Sequel” (1982), “Twilight Zone: The Movie” (1983), “Oh God! You Devil” (1984), “Chances Are” (1989), “NYPD Mounted” (1991), and the television programs, “The Nurses,” “The Bob Newhart Show,” “Welcome Back, Kotter,” “House Calls,” “The A-Team,” “The Fall Guy,” “St. Elsewhere,” “Mr. Belvedere,” and “Wiseguy.” Garner was also a talented stage actor appearing in several plays. A veteran of World War II, he served in the United States Navy. Garner passed away in Englewood, New Jersey, at the age of 74.  Family links:  Spouse:  Virginia Garner (1913 – 2002)* *Calculated relationship