Comedian Anthony Clark, 'Yes, Dear' lead, dies at 62

Actor and comedian Anthony Clark died Tuesday at the age of 62.

Clark is best known for his role in the CBS sitcom "Yes, Dear," which aired for six seasons beginning in 2000. The series centered on two young couples navigating differing parenting styles. It featured a cast that included Jean Lousia Kelly, Liza Snyder, Billy Gardell, and Joel Homan alongside Clark and O'Malley.

Mike O'Malley, a co-star on the show, announced Clark's passing on Wednesday via a post on X. O'Malley recalled first seeing Clark perform at The Comedy Connection in Boston during the mid-1990s. "When my wife Lisa and I were dating back in the mid-nineties, Anthony was already famous in Boston, regularly selling out comedy shows," O'Malley wrote. He noted that Clark was unique because he laughed along with the audience at the absurdity of his material.

O'Malley said he spoke to Clark by phone three weeks prior to his death. The two had laughed loudly during that call. O'Malley attached photos from the final episode of "Yes, Dear," which concluded 20 years ago after 122 installments. "Rest in peace. Tony," O'Malley concluded his statement.

Clark's filmography includes roles in "Dogfight," "The Thing Called Love," and "The Rock." He established his career as a stand-up comedian before landing the sitcom lead. In 1995, he appeared in the HBO special "Young Comedians" alongside Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K.

The show maintained a dedicated viewer base despite mixed critical reception. A 2005 review in Variety described the series as a "little-comedy-that-could" that was making a strong case for renewal after avoiding cancellation the previous year. Clark was born on April 4, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia.