Stanley Kamel, who portrayed Dr. Kroger on MONK, died yesterday of a heart attack. Besides being a very talented and versatile actor, he was also a very nice man. I worked with him long before MONK on an episode of the early 90s FOX series LIKELY SUSPECTS. He played a restaurant owner with an indecipherable accent. Much to my delight, when I met him again over a decade later at a MONK rap party, he not only remembered the LIKELY SUSPECTS role…he even remembered his lines! He will be missed.
(That’s Stanley with my daughter Maddie at last year’s wrap party).
I’m so sorry. I will miss “Dr. Kroger,” but obviously, having known him, you’ll miss him so much more!
It was a great role for him ,and he played it with perfect understatement. I was sorry to hear of his passing.
I was so sad to read about Kamel’s passing. Just yesterday I read his profile in my local newspaper’s TV mag and felt happy for him that he’d finally got a “nice guy” part.
That is terribly sad. I only knew him as “Dr. Kroger,” but he was a crucial part of the show and I always enjoyed his interactions with Monk. My condolences to his friends & family. He will be missed by his many fans.
I’m very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. That’s a great picture you have of him with your daughter. Mr. Kamel will be missed by many.
My only real attachment was through Dr. Kroger from Monk, but I loved him in that role and will miss him this season. My condolances, however, to his family and friends. They have the truly hard job of grieving for him.
Mark
Lee, hope you write his death into the show next season. He deserves a proper send-off.