American actor and comedian Anthony Clark, best known for his role in the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, has died at the age of 62. His death has prompted tributes from former colleagues, friends and fans who remember his contribution to comedy and television.
Clark died on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. His former Yes, Dear co-star, Mike O’Malley, announced the news on social media the following day.
O’Malley described him as a hilarious and unique performer. He also revealed that they spoke on the phone about three weeks before his death.
Beyond his television career, Clark built a reputation as a stand-up comedian before securing major acting roles.
Here are five things to know about the late entertainer.
1. He started his career as a stand-up comedian
Clark was born on April 4, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
He attended Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, where he developed his interest in entertainment.
He began performing stand-up comedy and became a popular figure on Boston’s comedy circuit. By the mid-1990s, he was regularly selling out shows at The Comedy Connection.
O’Malley recalled seeing him perform during that period and described the experience as unforgettable.
2. He became popular through Yes, Dear
Clark gained wider recognition for playing Greg Warner in the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear.
The comedy series premiered in 2000 and followed two couples with different approaches to family life who ended up living under the same roof.
Clark starred alongside Mike O’Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly and Liza Snyder.
The show ran for six seasons, producing 122 episodes before ending in 2006.
His portrayal of Greg Warner became one of his most recognised television performances.
3. He also starred in Boston Common and Soul Man
Before Yes, Dear, Clark had already secured leading roles in other television productions.
He starred as Boyd Pritchett in NBC’s Boston Common, which aired between 1996 and 1997.
He also appeared in CBS sitcom Soul Man, playing an assistant minister opposite actor Dan Aykroyd.
These roles helped establish him as a familiar face in American television comedy.
4. He appeared in several films and hosted Last Comic Standing
Clark’s entertainment career also extended to the big screen.
His film credits included Dogfight (1991), The Thing Called Love (1993) and The Rock (1996).
He also appeared in HBO’s 1995 Young Comedians special, which featured comedians such as Dave Chappelle and Garry Shandling.
In 2006, he hosted the fourth season of NBC’s reality comedy competition, Last Comic Standing.
5. His co-star and friends have paid tribute
Following the announcement, O’Malley shared memories of their friendship and years working together.
He described Clark as a performer who laughed along with audiences while telling his stories.
O’Malley also recalled their final phone conversation, which took place about three weeks before Clark died.
Comedian Dane Cook also paid tribute, describing Clark as one of the best live performers he had watched.
Clark’s longtime manager, Barry Katz, remembered him as one of the funniest and most talented entertainers he had worked with.
What was Anthony Clark’s cause of death?
Reports have linked Clark’s death to complications from pneumonia. However, the cause was not officially announced in the initial report by the Los Angeles Times.
His death marks the loss of an entertainer whose career moved from Boston comedy stages to popular American television productions.