RIP Peter Boyle (1935-2006)

Philadelphia born film and television star Peter Boyle passed away last night in New York City, of undisclosed causes, according to his publicist. He was 71 years old. Boyle's talent knew no limits--comfy in both dramatic and comedic roles



Of course, Mr. Boyle will probably best be remembered for his 201 episode run as Frank "Holy Crap" Barone, in the top rated sit-com "Everybody Loves Raymond" '(96-05)...

But as a film fan, he was, and always will be "The Monster" in the Mel Brooks comedy masterpiece Young Frankenstein (1974). Truly one of the funniest movies ever made...

His other motion picture credits include: Monster's Ball, Malcolm X, Honeymoon in Vegas, the actioner Red Heat, the underated sci-fi flick Outland, and the cinema landmark Taxi Driver as "Wizard" that helped put director Martin Scorsese on a whole different level...

"Raymond" wasn't Boyle's only TV gig--he had memorable guest roles in "The X Files" in a '95 highlight - Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose, "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" multiple episodes of "NYPD Blue" and a single segment of "Cagney & Lacey"

Boyle final film role was playing "Father Time" in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause...

For more on Boyle and his 40 years in showbiz, here's the ABC News obituary...

He will be missed but never forgotten.