Mike Nussbaum was based on the Chicago stage for decades. Over the
course of his long career, he made guest appearances on tv series, and
had supporting roles in movies. Generally, these were Chicago-based
productions. He originated roles on the Chicago stage in David Mamet
plays and also performed in their adaptation to tv and movies.

House of Games (1987) was written for the screen by Mamet (also with a
story by credit for Jonathan Katz) and directed by Mamet. Nussbaum
played one of the con men in the team led by Joe Mantenga.

He was born December 29, 1923, and died this morning December 23, 2023,
days short of his 100th birthday.

More importantly, he was still working. Mamet wrote a 15-minute
two-character play for him to perform in called Pilot's Lounge and he
performed with B.J. Jones in various theaters over the last few momths.
Days ago, he was doing dramatic readings onstage.

His union Actors Equity (left out of the SAG-AFTRA merger so he still
must have been a member in multiple unions depending on the movie or tv
production) acknowledged in as the oldest working actor.

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