Richard Ronald Fancy (born August 2, 1943) is an American actor and comedian known for his recurring role on Seinfeld as publisher Mr. Lippman, Elaine Benes's employer.
Fancy appeared on the third and fourth seasons of It's Garry Shandling's Show as network boss Mr. Stravely.
and was Kevin Arnold's high school principal, Dr. Valenti, in the fourth and fifth seasons of The Wonder Years.
He had two memorable appearances in late 2005 on Boston Legal, as a crooked Catholic priest; as mob financier Bernie Abrahms on General Hospital (2006–2012), (and also as his brother, Bennie, from 1997 to 2003); and as Capt.
He appeared as an alien ancestor of Commander Chacotay in the "Star Trek: Voyager" episode "Tattoo" (Nov. 6, 1995.