\n<\/aside>\nBeloved Borscht Belt comic and actor Freddie Roman, best known for his roasts as part of New York City’s Friars Club and later Comedy Central, died at the age of 85 on Saturday, his family said.<\/p>\n
Roman ended a heart attack in Boynton, Florida, his daughter confirmed to Deadline.<\/p>\n
The comic had spent most of his life in show business after he was given the opportunity to emcee at his uncle and grandfather’s Crystal Spring Hotel in the Catskills when he was just 15.<\/p>\n
Roman, born Fred Kirschenbaum, and his old-timey jokes were a fixture at nightclub venues in cities like New York and Las Vegas. <\/p>\n
He served as the dean, or president, of The Friar’s Club and took shots at celebrities like Jerry Stiller, Hugh Hefner, Drew Carey, Rob Reiner and Chevy Chase on Comedy Central’s Roasts.<\/p>\nRoman was best known for his roasts at the Friar’s Club.<\/figcaption>Ron Galella Collection via Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFreddie Roman and actress Debbie Reynolds at the Friar’s Club in 2009.<\/figcaption>FilmMagic<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHe appeared in numerous films, including the award-winning documentary \u201cWelcome to Kutsher’s: The Last Catskills Resort\u201d (2012), \u201cBittersweet Place\u201d (2005), \u201cChrist in the City\u201d (2005), \u201cFinding North\u201d (1998) ) and \u201cSweet Lorraine\u201d (1987), according to IMDB.<\/p>\n
He more recently co-starred in Amazon’s hit comedy series \u201cRed Oaks,\u201d playing a curmudgeon member of a Jewish country club in New Jersey. He also made guest appearances on shows \u201cLaw & Order: Criminal Intent\u201d and \u201cThe Tonight Show.\u201d<\/p>\n
Roman is survived by his wife, Ethel, and daughter, Judi Levin, Deadline reported.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Beloved Borscht Belt comic and actor Freddie Roman, best known for his roasts as part of New York City’s Friars Club and later Comedy Central, died at the age of 85 on Saturday, his family said. Roman ended a heart attack in Boynton, Florida, his daughter confirmed to Deadline. The comic had spent most of …<\/p>\n
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