Anthony Clark Dies at 62
The former Yes, Dear star and stand-up comedian died Tuesday, with the cause of death not immediately available.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Comedy
Anthony Clark, a stand-up comedian best known for playing Greg Warner in the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, died at age 62. The cause of death was not immediately available, and news of his death was shared through a tribute from former co-star Mike O'Malley on Instagram.
Why it matters
Clark was a familiar face to American television audiences during the sitcom's six-season run from 2000 to 2006. His death marks the loss of a performer whose stand-up and acting career spanned several decades.
Clark's television credits include six seasons of Yes, Dear (2000-2006) and two seasons of Boston Common (1996-1997). The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, and further details remain unavailable.
The players
Anthony Clark
Anthony Clark was a stand-up comedian and actor who gained national recognition for his role as Greg Warner in the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear.
Mike O'Malley
Mike O'Malley is an American actor best known for his role as Kevin Sullivan in Yes, Dear, who shared news of Clark's death on Instagram.
The details
Clark was born April 4, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia, and graduated from Emerson College in 1986 with a degree in mass communication. He made his onscreen debut in an episode of American Playhouse in 1991 and later won the Top College Comedian Award from the American Collegiate Talent Showcase.
Timeline
April 4, 1964: Clark born in Lynchburg, Virginia.
1986: Clark graduates from Emerson College.
1991: Clark makes his onscreen debut in American Playhouse.
1996-1997: Boston Common runs for two seasons.
2000-2006: Yes, Dear runs for six seasons; Clark retires after the series wraps.
Legacy Credits
Clark's death comes more than two decades after Yes, Dear first aired on CBS in 2000, a sitcom that became a staple of mid-2000s network comedy. His career, spanning Boston Common and stand-up work, places him among a generation of comedians who moved between live performance and network television.
Yes, Dear remains available to viewers through streaming and syndication platforms, depending on regional licensing. Fans seeking Clark's stand-up or Boston Common work can check current availability on those services.
The takeaway
Clark's career shows how a stand-up foundation can carry into long-running network sitcom work. His body of work offers a useful reference point for viewers revisiting early 2000s television comedy.
Further reading
For more on stand-up and sitcom careers, explore Comedy coverage.
