Harris Yulin, the American character actor best known for his roles in Ghostbusters II and Scarface, passed away from cardiac arrest on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was 87.
Yulin’s career spanned more than five decades, with memorable turns in film, television, and on stage.
In Scarface (1983), he played Mel Bernstein, the crooked federal agent opposite Al Pacino. A decade later, he joined the Ghostbusters team in the sequel, portraying the earnest Mayor of New York City.
His versatile talent also shone in projects like Training Day, Clear and Present Danger, and recurring parts on TV series such as Frasier and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
On Thursday, Yulin’s manager, Sue Leibman, confirmed his death in a statement to The Post. She praised his lifelong dedication to acting:
“Yulin was part of the vanguard of a generation that passionately cared about the craft of acting. This lifelong dedication led to extraordinary, resonant performances that were a gift to actors he worked with, audiences, and the art of acting itself.”
Details for a public memorial will be announced at a later date.
