Grodin had a number of stage credits before being cast in director Mike Nichols'"Catch-22" in 1970 , then landed his big break by starring in"Heartbreak Kid," as a newlywed who falls in love with another woman, played by Cybill Shepherd, on his honeymoon.
Grodin worked steadily thereafter, co-starring opposite Warren Beatty in"Heaven Can Wait" and portraying an on-the-run accountant with Robert De Niro in"Midnight Run." Other memorable roles include"Dave," in which he appeared as the accountant of a man masquerading as the President of the United States, who is asked to help analyze the federal budget; and the"Beethoven" movies, broad comedies in which he played the set-upon dad to a scene-stealing St. Bernard.
The actor became a favorite guest of the latenight talk shows, where he affected a haughty personality, with dozens of appearances with Johnny Carson and David Letterman. Later, Grodin tried hosting a talk show himself, and also became an author, writing a number of books, beginning in 1989 with"It Would Be So Nice If You Weren't Here: My Journey Through Show Business."
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