Anthony Clark, 'Yes, Dear' and 'Boston Common' Star, Dies at 62

Anthony Clark, the comedian and actor who made audiences laugh for six seasons as Greg Warner on CBS's Yes, Dear, has died at the age of 62. Clark passed away on Tuesday, November 10, with his former costar Mike O'Malley sharing the heartbreaking news the following day.

For anyone who grew up watching sitcoms in the early 2000s, Clark was a familiar face. His portrayal of the uptight, occasionally ridiculous Greg Warner helped make Yes, Dear a memorable part of CBS's comedy lineup, especially when he was going back and forth with O'Malley's Jimmy Hughes.

Mike O'Malley Remembers His Friend and Costar

O'Malley paid tribute to Clark on social media, remembering their friendship long before they became television costars. The two knew each other from the Boston comedy scene in the 1990s, when Clark was already drawing crowds with his stand-up performances.

O'Malley described Clark as a hilarious and unique comedian whose ability to laugh along with his audience made his performances even more entertaining. He also revealed that the two had spoken on the phone just three weeks before Clark's death and were still sharing laughs.

Clark's longtime manager, Barry Katz, also remembered the actor fondly, praising his comedic talent and the happiness he brought to colleagues and audiences throughout his career.

From Stand-Up Comedy to 'Yes, Dear'

Born on April 4, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Clark developed his comedic talents in Boston, where he attended Emerson College and built a successful stand-up career before making the move into television.

His breakout television role came in NBC's Boston Common, where he starred as Boyd Pritchett. He later appeared in Soul Man alongside Dan Aykroyd before landing the role that would introduce him to an even larger audience.

In 2000, Clark joined the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, starring alongside Mike O'Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly, and Liza Snyder. The series followed two very different couples whose living arrangements created plenty of opportunities for arguments, parenting disagreements, and comedic chaos.

Clark played Greg Warner, a successful businessman who frequently clashed with his more laid-back brother-in-law Jimmy. Their opposing personalities were a major part of the show's humor, with Greg often convinced he knew best, whether anyone asked for his opinion or not.

Yes, Dear ran for six seasons from 2000 to 2006, producing 122 episodes and becoming one of Clark's most recognizable television projects. Outside the sitcom, Clark appeared in films including Dogfight, The Rock, and The Thing Called Love. He also hosted the fourth season of NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2006, returning to the stand-up comedy world where his entertainment career began.

Remembering Anthony Clark

Fellow comedians and friends have also shared their memories of Clark, including Nick Swardson, who recalled opening for him during his stand-up career and the many laughs they shared over the years.

Clark belonged to that group of sitcom performers who could make an ordinary argument between family members ridiculously entertaining. His delivery, expressions, and comedic timing helped turn Greg Warner into a character audiences could laugh at even when he was being completely unreasonable.

For longtime Yes, Dear fans, his passing is another reminder of how much those familiar television faces become part of our lives. Clark leaves behind a career that stretched from comedy clubs to network television and plenty of performances that audiences can continue enjoying for years to come.