Art Metrano, popular stand-up comic and ‘Police Academy’ star, is dead at 84.
Art Metrano — the stand-up comedian known for his role in the « Police Academy » sequels — has died of natural causes… according to his family. Art’s son, Harry, tells TMZ… his father passed at his home Wednesday in Aventura, Florida. Harry says he didn’t just lose his dad, but also his best friend and mentor. He adds… « He was and will always be the toughest man I know. I have never met someone who has overcome more adversities than him. » Metrano’s career began in the ’60s but skyrocketed in the ’70s thanks to his performance on « The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, » in which he performed as The Great Metrano… a hilarious magic act spoof.
