# Anthony Clark, comic and 'Yes, Dear' star, dies at 63

> Anthony Clark, comic and 'Yes, Dear' star, dies at 63.
- Title: Anthony Clark, comic and 'Yes, Dear' star, dies at 63
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## Anthony Clark dies at 63
Anthony Clark, a mainstay at Boston comedy club stages before taking his talents to Hollywood and starring in several sitcoms including 'Boston Common' and 'Yes, Dear,' died Tuesday. He was 63.
## Co-star confirms death
His death was confirmed by his co-star on 'Yes, Dear,' Mike O'Malley, in a social media post Wednesday. He did not provide a cause of death.
## First meeting at comedy club
O'Malley spoke about being introduced with his wife to Mr.Clark's stand-up mastery in Boston.'The first time we saw him at The Comedy Connection we laughed and laughed and laughed.

> The first time we saw him at The Comedy Connection we laughed and laughed and laughed. He was so unique, one of those comics who is laughing along with you at the absurdity of his stories and observations.
## Clark's childhood and humor
Much of Mr. Clark's humor revolved around the peculiarities of his childhood in the South, contrasting that with life in Boston. Globe critic Michael Blowen in 1997 called it 'his unique brand of fish-out-of-water comedy.'

> his unique brand of fish-out-of-water comedy
## Clark's early career
Anthony Clark began his performing career at Emerson College, incubator to comedy stars including Steven Wright, Denis Leary, and Jay Leno. He arrived in Boston, saying it was like arriving in 'Oz.'
## Clark's early roles
After graduating from Emerson in 1986, he set his sights on Hollywood.One of his first roles came in 'Dogfight,' the 1991 film starring River Phoenix.
## Clark's sitcom career
His life changed for good in 1999 when he was cast in 'Boston Common.'He portrayed Boyd Pritchett, a Virginia native who ends up working at his sister's college.
## Yes, Dear and legacy
'Yes, Dear' ran from 2000 to 2006 on CBS. The show followed two married couples navigating parenthood. Clark's Greg Warner was an uptight, first-time parent, contrasted with his more lax brother-in-law Jimmy, performed by O'Malley.
## Key takeaway

Anthony Clark, a Boston comedian and star of 'Yes, Dear', died at 63 after a career spanning stand-up, sitcoms, and Hollywood.