'Police Academy' Star Peter Van Norden Dead at 75
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- Peter Van Norden, a veteran actor known for roles in 1980s and 1990s comedies, passed away peacefully at age 75 in a Southern California hospice, surrounded by his wife Wendy.
- A New York City native, Van Norden began his Hollywood career in the late 1970s with a bit role in "Squeeze Play" and later appeared in projects such as "Waitress!," "Cheers," "T.J. Hooker," "The Stand," and "Roadhouse 66."
- He is best remembered for comedic roles including Officer Vinnie Schtulman in "Police Academy 2" and portraying former White House Chief of Staff John Sununu in "The Naked Gun 2½."
- Beyond film and TV, Van Norden was a respected stage actor, performing on Broadway and regional theaters, with his final role as Joe in "Corktown '39" at the Matrix Theater in Los Angeles last year.
- He is survived by his wife Wendy and their son Robert.
