Jack Klugman: 1922-2012

Jack Klugman holds his Emmy Award for his role in "The Odd Couple," presented at the 25th Emmy Awards Banquet for outstanding continued performance by an actor in a leading role in a comedy series, in Los Angeles on May 20, 1973.

Klugman, the prolific, craggy-faced character actor and regular guy who was loved by millions as the messy one in TV's "The Odd Couple" and the crime-fighting coroner in "Quincy, M.E.," died on Dec. 24, 2012, a son said. He was 90.

Jack Klugman, left, and Tony Randall laugh at a news conference on Dec. 3, 1992, announcing that they will reprise their most famous roles as Oscar Madison and Felix Unger, respectively, for a one-night benefit performance of Neil Simon's play "The Odd Couple" in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Actors Jack Klugman, right, and Tony Randall pose for a photo on April 8, 2003.

Actors Jack Klugman and Peggy Crosby attend the 60th anniversary and restored release premiere of "Citizen Kane" on Sept. 20, 2001, at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.

Actor Jack Klugman presents at the American Cinema Editors' 54th Annual ACE Eddie Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 15, 2004, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Actors Jack Klugman and Peggy Crosby attend the National Actors Theater Benefit "A Broadway Frolic 2004" at The Plaza Hotel on April 19, 2004, in New York.

From left, actors Jack Klugman, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams attend the ceremony honoring each actress with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 12, 2004, in Hollywood, Calif.

Jack Klugman speaks at the memorial for Tony Randall at the Majestic Theater on Oct. 5, 2004, in New York.

Actor Jack Klugman signs copies of his new book "Tony and Me" at Barnes and Noble on Sept. 29, 2005, in New York.

Actor Jack Klugman presents onstage during the 6th annual "TV Land Awards" held at Barker Hangar on June 8, 2008, in Santa Monica, Calif.

Jack Klugman arrives at the 62nd annual Tony Awards in New York on June 15, 2008.

Jack Klugman speaks at the 62nd Annual Tony Awards in New York on June 15, 2008.

Actors John Stamos, left, and Jack Klugman pose during Stamos' Hollywood Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Nov. 16, 2009, in Hollywood, Calif.

Jack Klugman attends the opening night of "Lombardi" on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre on Oct. 21, 2010, in New York.