Charles Grodin

In a career spanning over six decades, Charles Grodin, who died May 18 at the age of 86, left his mark on every form of entertainment: stage, television, film, even late-night shows. Though best known as an offbeat character actor in major comedies of the 1970s and 1980s, he was capable of navigating smoothly from lead to secondary roles, establishing a comedy style that was droll, offbeat, and awkward.