Anthony Clark, Stand-Up Comedian and Star of Yes, Dear, Dies at 62
Anthony Clark, the stand-up comedian best known as a star of the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, has died at the age of 62. His death was announced in a post by his co-star Mike O'Malley, as Deadline reported on 12 November 2026.
Clark began his career on the stand-up circuit. In 1995 he appeared in HBO's Young Comedians special, alongside Garry Shandling, Dave Chappelle, Dave Attell and Louis C.K. That early exposure led to a run of work in both television and film.
Yes, Dear premiered on CBS in 2000 and ran for six seasons. Created by Greg Garcia and Alan Kirschenbaum, the comedy followed two couples who lived under the same roof. Clark starred alongside Mike O'Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly and Liza Snyder.
On the big screen, Clark played Billy in Peter Bogdanovich's A Thing Called Love. The film also starred River Phoenix, Samantha Mathis, Dermot Mulroney and Sandra Bullock. He later took a supporting role as a flamboyant barber in Michael Bay's action film The Rock.
Clark also led his own television shows. He starred in Boston Common and Soul Man. In 2006 he hosted Season 4 of Last Comic Standing, the NBC talent competition for stand-up comedians.
For many viewers, Clark's name is tied to the warm, busy house at the centre of Yes, Dear. For the performers who worked with him, O'Malley's post marks the loss of a colleague. Clark is remembered for the range of work he left behind, from club stand-up to sitcom, film and hosting.
