Matthew Laurance
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Born Name:
Matthew Laurance
Born Date: March 2, 1950
Born Place: Queens, New York
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Occupations: Actor, comedian
Brief Biography: Matthew Laurance is best known for his television and film roles, notably as Mel Silver on Beverly Hills, 90210 and his brief ensemble run on Saturday Night Live. While recognized for his comedic television roles, he is primarily an actor rather than a stand-up comedian.
Television Work:
Saturday Night Live: Laurance joined the cast of SNL during its famously turbulent sixth season (1980–1981) alongside a completely overhauled ensemble. He left after one season.
Duet: Starred as Ben Coleman in the Fox sitcom Duet (1987–1989), one of the founding programs of the fledgling network.
Beverly Hills, 90210: Played the recurring role of Mel Silver, the dentist father of David and Erin Silver, which he held from 1991 to 2000.
Filmography:
Eddie and the Cruisers: Portrayed the fictional band's bass player, Sal Amato, in the 1983 cult classic, and returned for the 1989 sequel Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Other notable credits: Appeared in Prince of the City (1981), Streets of Fire (1984), and St. Elmo's Fire (1985).
Later Career:
Eventually tiring of the Hollywood grind, Laurance relocated to Durham, North Carolina. He transitioned into sports broadcasting, working as a commentator for the WNBA's Detroit Shock.
Born Date: March 2, 1950
Born Place: Queens, New York
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Actor, comedian
Brief Biography: Matthew Laurance is best known for his television and film roles, notably as Mel Silver on Beverly Hills, 90210 and his brief ensemble run on Saturday Night Live. While recognized for his comedic television roles, he is primarily an actor rather than a stand-up comedian.
Television Work:
Saturday Night Live: Laurance joined the cast of SNL during its famously turbulent sixth season (1980–1981) alongside a completely overhauled ensemble. He left after one season.
Duet: Starred as Ben Coleman in the Fox sitcom Duet (1987–1989), one of the founding programs of the fledgling network.
Beverly Hills, 90210: Played the recurring role of Mel Silver, the dentist father of David and Erin Silver, which he held from 1991 to 2000.
Filmography:
Eddie and the Cruisers: Portrayed the fictional band's bass player, Sal Amato, in the 1983 cult classic, and returned for the 1989 sequel Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Other notable credits: Appeared in Prince of the City (1981), Streets of Fire (1984), and St. Elmo's Fire (1985).
Later Career:
Eventually tiring of the Hollywood grind, Laurance relocated to Durham, North Carolina. He transitioned into sports broadcasting, working as a commentator for the WNBA's Detroit Shock.