Actor Stanley Kamel dead at 65

**Moongirl** · April 9th, 2008, 06:26 PM

This is one of those actors who you may not recognize by name, but you have definitely seen him:

Usmagazine.com | Former 90210 Star Found Dead

Stanley Kamel arrives at "Characters Welcome" USA Network celebrates it's Lineup of Stars on April 3, 2008 in Century City, California.

Former 90210 star Stanley Kamel was found dead in his Hollywood Hills home on Tuesday.

He was 65.

The cause of death is unknown.

Access Hollywood first reported the news.

Kamel is known for playing Rebecca Gayheart's father on Beverly Hills 90210, as well as for roles on The West Wing, Six Feet Under, Melrose Place, The Golden Girls, Days of Our Lives and Murder One.

He mostly recently played Dr. Charles Kroger on the USA hit Monk.

In a statement, a USA rep said, "USA is deeply saddened by the news of Stanley Kamel's passing. Stanley was an amazingly talented and extremely kind man, and an important member of the USA family. He will be sorely missed."

**Daphne** · April 9th, 2008, 06:29 PM

I remember him from Melrose Place. He played Amanda's boss who killed himself in the D & D office. I know way too much about tv

**NicoleWasHere** · April 9th, 2008, 06:29 PM

Oh man, that sucks. I watch Monk every now and then... I wonder how the production team will handle thi? Monk... Doctorless...

Shame, R.I.P.

**viggofan** · April 9th, 2008, 07:16 PM

never heard of him but still RIP

**witchcurlgirl** · April 9th, 2008, 07:18 PM

oh no, he's Monk's psychatrist...i love Monk, it won't be the same

Poor guy

**yanna** · April 10th, 2008, 02:11 AM

I loved him in Monk

I've seen this actor around in many TV movies and primetime and daytime shows. Kinda confused him with Brad Dourif sometimes, though.

*DIVA! · April 10th, 2008, 03:31 AM

That's sad..I liked him a lot on Monk.. which I watched often..

**LynnieD** · April 10th, 2008, 06:59 AM

I remember him from Melrose and 90210. He's been on lots of shows.

RIP!

**WesCAdle** · April 10th, 2008, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by witchcurlgirl

oh no, he's Monk's psychatrist...i love Monk, it won't be the same

Poor guy

I totally agree with you witchcurlgirl. It's one of the few shows I watch and his character is a major part of the show. I particularly liked the one where Dr Kroger got a new white noise machine and Monk wanted him to get the old one fixed because the new one sounded different and he agreed. RIP.

**Trixie** · April 10th, 2008, 08:31 AM

You're right, I didn't recognize his name at all, but as soon as I saw the pic I thought of Monk...

**witchcurlgirl** · April 10th, 2008, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by WesCAdle

I totally agree with you witchcurlgirl. It's one of the few shows I watch and his character is a major part of the show. I particularly liked the one where Dr Kroger got a new white noise machine and Monk wanted him to get the old one fixed because the new one sounded different and he agreed. RIP.

I remember that one. I love the one where Monk and Kroger's other patient are fighting over the doctor....

**Seapharris7** · April 10th, 2008, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by witchcurlgirl

I remember that one. I love the one where Monk and Kroger's other patient are fighting over the doctor....

^ That one was one of my favorites!

This is so sad - RIP. I dont know how Monk will handle this change over, it didn't even sit well with me when he got a new assistant - but Natalie has grown on me...

**WesCAdle** · April 10th, 2008, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by witchcurlgirl

I remember that one. I love the one where Monk and Kroger's other patient are fighting over the doctor....

Oh yeah!

Monk is great and I am happy new episodes are upon us. I still watch the reruns - especially when there's a marathon and LOL at his remarks and facial gestures.