Actor Floyd Levine, best known for roles in The Hangover and Dog Day Afternoon, has died at the age of 93. His daughter-in-law, Tracy Robbins, confirmed the news in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Levine, who passed away on Sunday, had a long career in both television and film. His credits spanned decades and included appearances in Murder, She Wrote, Baywatch, Cagney & Lacey, and the TV movie Babylon 5: Thirdspace. On the big screen, he worked alongside Al Pacino in Dog Day Afternoon and appeared as a tailor in The Hangover with Bradley Cooper.
Sharing the news, Robbins wrote: “My beloved father-in-law, Floyd Levine, passed away peacefully yesterday on August 24, surrounded by his beautiful family (and probably wishing someone would bring him a martini.)
"The best father-in-law, grandpa, and all round jokester, Floyd loved Frank Sinatra, classic films, and making everyone laugh. He started out as a cab driver in New York City before chasing Hollywood dreams in California, building an amazing acting career along the way. Brian (her son) is basically his twin, and we will see Floyd’s grin every time we look at him.
"I will miss his humour, his stories, and his F- bombs that Stella made a lot of money off of! Here’s to my forever Brooklyn boy, Floyd, may the martinis be cold and the Sinatra songs never end! I would like to think there’s a casting call in heaven, and you showed up early, script in hand.
"I will miss him dearly, but I know he’s making the angels laugh already and back together with his beautiful wife Rochelle (give her the biggest squeeze from us.)
"Don’t worry, I will take care of your baby boy always and forever. Love you grandpa. And yes... you always did it your way to the very end. (White heart, cocktail and Statue of Liberty emojis.)”
Levine’s varied roles included Abe the Tailor in Norbit with Eddie Murphy, appearances in Coach Carter and Night Shift with Michael Keaton, and guest spots on shows like Kenan & Kel. He also played an ice cream man in the cult comedy Good Burger.
Before his Hollywood break, Levine worked as a cab driver in New York City. His son, Brian Robbins—now a successful producer behind projects such as A Quiet Place and Mission: Impossible—adopted Levine’s mother’s surname for his professional career.
The father and son appeared in different episodes of Archie Bunker’s Place in the early 1980s and later shared the screen in Head of the Class, with Floyd playing a judge and Brian portraying student Eric Mardian.
Colleagues and fans alike remember Levine not only for his acting but also for his humor and warmth.
Robbins summed up his spirit in her tribute: “Here’s to my forever Brooklyn boy, Floyd, may the martinis be cold and the Sinatra songs never end!”