Comic Freddie Roman Useless at 85

Freddie Roman — an OG comic from New York Metropolis, and a beloved determine in showbiz — has died … TMZ has realized.

The actor/author/producer and all-around humorous man handed away Saturday afternoon at a hospital in Boynton Seashore, Florida, this after struggling a coronary heart assault earlier this morning at his nation membership residence … based on his daughter, Judi Levin.

We’re advised he died in mattress together with his household round, together with his spouse of 63 years, Ethel, who was with him till the tip.

Roman would possibly maybe finest be remembered as a Friars Membership staple — he was as soon as on the helm of the famed NYC membership, which has afforded membership to tons of comics/celebs over time. FR was the dean courting again to the ’90s till Larry King succeeded him in 2014.

A well-versed and seasoned comic himself, Roman had carried out at numerous high-profile venues over time … together with Caesars Palace in Vegas and Harrah’s in Atlantic Metropolis, amongst others. Roman has additionally been a part of a number of big-time roasts by way of Comedy Central.

A few of the stars he is chided on the previous … Drew Carey, Rob Reiner, Hugh Hefner, Chevy Chase, Jerry Stiller and plenty of, many others who’ve had a Roman joke thrown their means.

Roman has additionally starred in a handful of reveals and flicks, together with “Purple Oaks,” “The Comic,” “Bittersweet Place,” “Legislation & Order: Felony Intent,” “Discovering North,” “Candy Lorraine” and extra. He is additionally well-known for writing and starring in a widely known revue, “Catskills on Broadway.”

Freddie continued to carry out nicely into his later years, and was a fixture in New York comedy for a protracted, very long time. He is survived by his spouse and daughter … Roman was 85.