‘Yes, Dear’ Star and Stand-Up Comic Anthony Clark Dies at 62

Anthony Clark, the Virginia-born comedian who brought clean laughs and relatable family chaos to millions as the star of the hit CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, has died at 62. He passed away Tuesday from complications related to pneumonia, according to reports.

Clark’s longtime co-star and friend Mike O’Malley shared the news, remembering him as “a hilarious guy” whose unique style had audiences laughing along with him. “When my wife Lisa and I were dating back in the mid-nineties, Anthony was already famous in Boston, regularly selling out comedy shows,” O’Malley wrote. “He was so unique—one of those comics who is laughing along with you at the absurdity of his stories and observations. I was a fan before I was a friend.” The two had spoken just three weeks earlier and were still cracking each other up.

Yes, Dear, which ran for six seasons from 2000 to 2006, was a throwback to the classic multi-camera family sitcom. Clark played Greg Warner, the more responsible husband and father navigating life under the same roof with his freewheeling in-laws. In an era when television increasingly chased edginess and cynicism, the show delivered light, accessible humor about marriage, parenting differences, and the everyday realities of family life. Audiences responded, keeping it on the air for 122 episodes.

Before Hollywood, Clark built his career the old-fashioned way—on the stand-up circuit. Raised in small-town Virginia, he graduated from Emerson College and became a major draw in Boston comedy clubs during the 1990s. His material often drew from his Southern roots and the contrasts of life beyond them. In 1995 he appeared in HBO’s Young Comedians special alongside talents like Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K. He later headlined short-lived series Boston Common and Soul Man, appeared in films including The Rock (as a flamboyant hairdresser cutting Sean Connery’s hair), and hosted Last Comic Standing.

Creator Greg Garcia, who worked with Clark on Yes, Dear, called him one of the funniest people he had ever known, praising an “insane sense of humor” full of unexpected observations. Manager Barry Katz described him as “one of the funniest and most talented comedian/actors I have ever had the pleasure of watching,” noting the joy and love he brought to colleagues and audiences.

After the sitcom ended, Clark largely stepped away from the industry. He invested wisely in real estate and essentially retired—choosing independence and practical success over chasing the next Hollywood trend. In a town that often rewards spectacle and ideology over craft and consistency, Clark’s path stands out: talent, hard work, family-friendly entertainment, and the good sense to know when to walk away.

Clark leaves behind a body of work that reminded viewers of simpler, sturdier American comedy—the kind that found humor in ordinary life without tearing it down. In an age of fragmented, polarized entertainment, his brand of laughter feels like a welcome memory. Rest in peace.