Actor with roles in The Good Wife, Northern Exposure had more than 50 Broadway credits before turning to film and television in his 60s

Adler's long stage career gave way to memorable TV turns, most notably as Herman 'Hesh' Rabkin on 'The Sopranos' and Howard Lyman on 'The Good Wife.'

"He passed peacefully in his sleep in New York City and is survived by his four daughters," a spokesperson said.

Veteran actor Jerry Adler, known for his roles in The Sopranos and The Good Wife, has died, aged 96. News of the actor’s death was announced by his family, who were with the actor in New York. Adler didn’t start performing until his early sixties,

Hollywood star Jerry Adler, who is best known for his role in The Sopranos, has died aged 96. The actor played Herman 'Hesh' Rabkin in the hit HBO series. His friend Frank J. Reilly announced the actor's death,