Art Metrano Passes Away
Let’s revisit a time when life was an easier place, where the air was clean and the jokes were a little bit funnier.
Stand up comedian Art Metrano transitioned peacefully at his home in Aventura, Florida on Wednesday, sources report.
According to cnn.com, the actor died of natural causes.
Art Metrano: Early Life
Metrano, born to a garment manufacturer and a housewife, was born under the Virgo/Libra cusp on September 22, 1936, some sources report 1937).
Arthur, better known as Art, grew up in Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, New York. Upon completing his high school career, the future star went on to attend the College of the Pacific in Stockton. He played football during his attendance says The Hollywood Reporter.
The Beginning of a New Career Era
While in New York, the Police Academy star honed his gift of humor. He studied acting while working as a comic in the Catskills. Then on, he was hired as a writer-performer on a variety show that played on California stations after the local 11 o’clock news on Sunday nights.
Scouted by a Carson producer, he was invited as a stand up on The Tonight Show in NYC after hearing his “The Amazing Metrano” performance. From there, the rest was history.
Breaking Out
Art Metrano Passes Away
Let’s revisit a time when life was an easier place, where the air was clean and the jokes were a little bit funnier.
Stand up comedian Art Metrano transitioned peacefully at his home in Aventura, Florida on Wednesday, sources report.
According to cnn.com, the actor died of natural causes.
Art Metrano: Early Life
Metrano, born to a garment manufacturer and a housewife, was born under the Virgo/Libra cusp on September 22, 1936, some sources report 1937).
Arthur, better known as Art, grew up in Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, New York. Upon completing his high school career, the future star went on to attend the College of the Pacific in Stockton. He played football during his attendance says The Hollywood Reporter.
The Beginning of a New Career Era
While in New York, the Police Academy star honed his gift of humor. He studied acting while working as a comic in the Catskills. Then on, he was hired as a writer-performer on a variety show that played on California stations after the local 11 o’clock news on Sunday nights.
Scouted by a Carson producer, he was invited as a stand up on The Tonight Show in NYC after hearing his “The Amazing Metrano” performance. From there, the rest was history.
Breaking Out
His debut in the 1961 thriller “Rocket Attack USA” cemented a promising career in the entertainment industry.
In 1985, Metrano secured a role in the critically-acclaimed feature film, Police Academy 2. He adopted the role of Ernie Mauser, a merciless, shaming, power-mad Sheriff according to Fandom.
Metrano gifted entertainment with a surplus of stage appearances, film appearances, television appearance series, miniseries, specials, pilots, movies and stage plays.
WRCBtv reports that Art’s career was untimely disrupted after succumbing to neck injuries from a fall while painting his house on September 17, 1989.
However, the comedian/actor didn’t let this setback deter him. He transformed the life-changing experience into a one-man stage show titled “Metrano’s Accidental Comedy,” where he fearlessly performed while using a wheelchair and crutches.
Thoughts From a Loving Son
Metrano’s son expressed his grief on Instagram, sharing heartfelt words about his father.
“Yesterday, I lost my dad, who was not only my best friend but also my mentor. He was an incredibly strong person, surpassing countless challenges in his life,” read the accompanying caption.
“I always saw him as invincible because he had overcome so much throughout the years. Although we don’t live forever, a person’s spirit can live on within you.”
Metrano continued, “Dad, you will forever be a part of me, and I will carry on your legacy. When they say ‘legends never die,’ I’m certain they were referring to you, Dad. I love you and miss you dearly! One day, we will reunite. Rest in paradise. You are now my guardian angel.”
In 1985, Metrano secured a role in the critically-acclaimed feature film, Police Academy 2. He adopted the role of Ernie Mauser, a merciless, shaming, power-mad Sheriff according to Fandom.
Metrano gifted entertainment with a surplus of stage appearances, film appearances, television appearance series, miniseries, specials, pilots, movies and stage plays.
WRCBtv reports that Art’s career was untimely disrupted after succumbing to neck injuries from a fall while painting his house on September 17, 1989.
Despite the setback, the comedian/actor didn’t let it bring him down. Instead, he transformed the life-changing incident into a captivating one-man stage show titled “Metrano’s Accidental Comedy.” He fearlessly performed the show while using a wheelchair and crutches.
Thoughts From a Loving Son
Metrano’s son shared his feelings of loss on Instagram.
“Yesterday, I lost my dad, who was not only my best friend but also my mentor. He will always be the toughest person I’ve known. I’ve never seen someone overcome more challenges than him,” the accompanying caption stated.
“He has fought and triumphed over so much throughout the years that I always saw him as invincible. But the truth is, we don’t live forever on this earth. However, a person’s spirit can live on forever within you.”
Metrano added, “Dad, you will forever be a part of me, and I will continue to honor your legacy. When people say ‘legends never die,’ I’m pretty sure they were talking about you, Dad. I love you and miss you immensely! One day, we will be reunited. Rest in paradise. You are now my guardian angel.”
