Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96

Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway.

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Although he found fame on the small screen, Adler did not start acting until his early 60s - as he was preparing to retire from an illustrious behind-the-scenes Broadway career.

The theatre veteran worked alongside stars including Julie Andrews, Angela Lansbury and Richard Burton during more than three decades in the industry.

The Brooklyn-born actor "passed peacefully in his sleep" on Saturday, representatives said on behalf of his family, according to the Associated Press and Fox News.

Adler worked as a stage manager, supervisor and director on more than 50 Broadway productions - after being offered his first job by his father, who worked in the industry, while at university.