Anthony Clark, the comedian and actor best known for starring in the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, has died at 62.
His death was announced by former castmate Mike O’Malley, who shared an emotional tribute to the “hilarious” performer.
“Anthony Clark died yesterday,” O’Malley wrote in a post shared on Instagram and X on Wednesday. “He was a hilarious guy.
“When my wife Lisa and I were dating back in the mid-1990s, Anthony was already famous in Boston, regularly selling out comedy shows.”
O’Malley recalled first seeing Clark perform at The Comedy Connection, saying, “we laughed and laughed and laughed.”
He described Clark as a unique comedian who laughed alongside audiences at the absurdity of his stories and observations—making everyone laugh even harder.
Anthony Clark, the comedian and actor best known for his work on the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, has died at 62. Above, in 1996
Clark’s death was announced by former castmate Mike O’Malley, who paid tribute to the “hilarious” actor. Above, O’Malley in Hollywood in 2012
O’Malley said he had been a fan of Clark long before the two became friends.
He also revealed that he had spoken with Clark only a few weeks before his death.
“We spoke on the phone three weeks ago,” O’Malley wrote. “He had us laughing loudly, as he always did.”
He concluded his tribute by sharing photographs from their final episode of Yes, Dear, which ended 20 years ago after 122 episodes.
“He invested his money well and essentially retired after we wrapped. Rest in peace, Tony.”
One black-and-white photograph showed Clark and O’Malley offering small smiles toward the camera on the sitcom’s set. In another image, Clark sat on set with a script in his hand.
A representative for Clark told Our News Outlet: “I’ve known Anthony since his first performances and acting jobs, and I was honored to represent him.
“He brought joy, happiness and unconditional love to everyone he worked with. The world will miss him.”
O’Malley recalled seeing Clark for the first time at The Comedy Connection, saying, “we laughed and laughed and laughed.” (Source: Mike O’Malley/Instagram)
Clark was born in April 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia. He later attended Emerson College in Boston, where he earned a degree in mass communications.
After graduating, he began his entertainment career as a stand-up comedian.
In a 2006 interview with The Comic’s Comic , Clark explained what attracted him to stand-up.
“I think I love stand-up because the reaction is immediate. There’s no director. There’s no writer. No producer,” he said.
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“There’s just you. You just get out there and vent. I don’t know why people think I’m funny. But I’m glad they do. I don’t want to have a real job. I just want to hang out.”
Clark made his screen debut in 1991 on the series American Playhouse, according to his official IMDb page.
That same year, he appeared in the coming-of-age drama Dogfight, which starred River Phoenix and Lili Taylor.
Clark later reunited with Phoenix in the 1993 film The Thing Called Love.
Another photograph showed Clark sitting on the Yes, Dear set with a script in his hand. (Source: Mike O’Malley/Instagram)
“I think I love stand-up because the reaction is immediate. There’s no director. There’s no writer. No producer,” Clark said in a previous interview. Above, on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in 1996
His other film credits included Teresa’s Tattoo in 1994 and The Rock in 1996, which also starred Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris.
From 1995 to 1996, Clark had a recurring role on the sitcom Ellen, starring Ellen DeGeneres.
He went on to join the cast of the NBC sitcom Boston Common, which ran for two seasons.
Clark also played Reverend Todd Tucker on the ABC sitcom Soul Man, which starred Dan Aykroyd.
In 2000, he was cast as Greg Warner on the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, alongside O’Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly and Lisa Snyder.
The show followed “two young couples and their outrageously contrasting views on parenting,” according to its IMDb synopsis.
Yes, Dear became a sleeper hit for CBS, running for six seasons before ending in 2006.
Clark was cast as Greg Warner on the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear in 2000, appearing alongside O’Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly and Lisa Snyder. Above, with Kelly in 2004
That same year, Clark hosted the reality talent competition series Last Man Standing.
His final acting credit came in the television series West of Liberty in 2019.
Fans took to X to mourn Clark after news of his death emerged.
“The nicest dude, RIP,” one person wrote. Another said, “Oh no! We loved Yes, Dear and he was hilarious. RIP…”
“RIP. Loved that show and he will be missed,” another X user posted, while someone else added, “Man, I remember him on Boston Common and then Yes, Dear. RIP.”
“Gone way too soon. Anthony Clark made Yes, Dear feel like family at the dinner table. Rest easy,” another fan wrote.
