Herb Edelman was an American actor who was most famous for his recurring role of Stanley Zbornak, the persistent ex-husband of Dorothy Zbornak, in the popular NBC TV comedy show ‘The Golden Girls.’ Though he also acted in movies, he is best remembered for his recurring, regular, or guest appearances in more than 50 television shows during the 1960s, 1970s, and beyond. A versatile actor, he performed both dramatic and comedic roles with the same élan. This finesse in acting from a person whose original goal was to become a veterinarian was quite amazing! His shows were not only popular in USA, but also worldwide. Some of his television shows like ‘St. Elsewhere’ and ‘9 to 5’ had high TRP ratings in 60 different countries. Herb was a powerhouse of talents. He was proficient in eight different languages: French, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, and German. Furthermore, he was also a musician, sculptor, and painter
