Harvey Atkin

A celebrated Canadian actor with a career spanning film, television, and iconic voice roles—from *Meatballs* and *Cagney & Lacey* to *Sam & Max* and *Super Mario*—Elliot Harvey Atkin's legacy is a tribute to his enduring charm and versatility in entertainment.

Born

1942

Died

2017

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In short · Acted for five decades — 34 credits.

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Biography

Elliot Harvey Atkin was a Canadian actor who worked in film, television, and voice acting. He became known for his role as Morty Melnick in the comedy film *Meatballs* and as Sergeant Ronald Coleman in the television series *Cagney & Lacey*. Atkin also had an extensive voice acting career, voicing Sam in *The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police* and portraying King Koopa in all three DiC Entertainment Mario series: *The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!*, *The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3*, and *Super Mario World*.

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