Actor Anthony Clark Dies at 62 After Years on Screen

Anthony Clark died Tuesday at the age of 62. The actor and comedian is best known for his role in the CBS sitcom 'Yes, Dear,' which ran for six seasons starting in 2000. His former co-star Mike O'Malley announced the death on X on Wednesday.

O'Malley described a long history with Clark that began before their television partnership. In the mid-1990s, while O'Malley was dating his wife Lisa, Clark was already a familiar face in Boston. O'Malley recalled attending a show at The Comedy Connection, noting that the house was sold out and the audience was laughing loudly.

"I was a fan before I was a friend," O'Malley wrote in his tribute. He highlighted how Clark shared his own stories and observations with the crowd. O'Malley also mentioned a phone call from three weeks ago where Clark again made them laugh heartily.

Along with the statement, O'Malley shared photos from the final episode of 'Yes, Dear.' The series concluded 20 years ago after 122 episodes. The show focused on two young couples with different parenting styles. The cast included O'Malley, Clark, Liza Snyder, Billy Gardell, and Joel Homan.

The sitcom maintained a steady audience but did not receive major critical praise. A 2005 Variety article noted the show had survived an earlier threat to its continuation and was making a strong case for another season. Clark was born on April 4, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Before landing his television role, Clark worked in stand-up comedy. He appeared in films such as 'Dogfight,' 'The Thing Called Love,' and 'The Rock.' In 1995, he was featured in HBO's 'Young Comedians' special. That program also included appearances by Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K.