USA bid's adieu

For seven seasons our lovable obsessive compulsive Monk has been going to Dr. Charles Kroger, portrayed by Stanley Kamel. It's sad to report that April 8, 2008, Stanley Kamel passed away from a heart attack.

Stanley had his recurring role on Monk, but he was not new to television. This incredible actor had a very long and impressive list of credits to his name. Take a peek at his career:

The Urn (2008) .... Joseph
"Monk" .... Dr. Charles Kroger (42 episodes, 2002-2008)
Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss (2007) (V) .... Dr. Jared Fox
Last Day (2006/II) .... Sorin
Inland Empire (2006) .... Koz Kakawski
"Reba" .... Mac (1 episode, 2005
Domino (2005) .... Anthony Cigliutti
"The West Wing" .... Stanley (1 episode, 2004)
"The D.A." .... Judge (1 episode, 2004)
"General Hospital" (1963) TV series .... Cody McCall (unknown episodes, 2003)
"The Guardian" .... James Fuller (1 episode, 2003)
"Mister Sterling" .... Arthur Peyton (5 episodes, 2003)
Judge Koan (2003) .... Judge Koan
"Six Feet Under" .... Death (1 episode, 2002)
"The Geena Davis Show" .... Carl (1 episode, 2001)
"Dark Angel" .... Edgar Sonrisa (1 episode, 2000)
An American Daughter (2000) (TV) .... Dr. Blumberg
"NYPD Blue" .... Noel Beller (1 episode, 2000)
"7th Heaven" .... Shana's Dad (1 episode, 1999)
Stonebrook (1999) .... Tali
Like Father, Like Santa (1998) (TV) .... Leland Jennings
"Martial Law" .... Malcolm Devrons (1 episode, 1998)A Fare to Remember (1998)
"C-16: FBI" (2 episodes, 1997)
"Total Security" .... Dr. Harold Bloodworth (1 episode)
Ravager (1997) .... Clean
"The Nanny" .... Condo Representative (1 episode, 1997)
"ER" .... Dr. 'Fin' Leosch (1 episode, 1997)
"Dark Skies" .... Dr. Ron Burnside (1 episode, 1996)
"Murder One" .... Dr. Graham Lester (8 episodes, 1995-1996)
"Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Tony Marchette (8 episodes, 1995)
"Melrose Place" .... Bruce Teller (13 episodes, 1994)
"Diagnosis Murder" .... Dr. Larry Wright / ... (2 episodes, 1993-1994)
Ray Alexander: A Taste for Justice (1994) (TV)
Dancing with Danger (1994) (TV)
Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders (1994) (TV) .... Dr. Jerome Oziel
"MacGyver" .... Victor Kasanti (1 episode, 1991)
"Reasonable Doubts" .... John Callahan (1 episode, 1991)
"L.A. Law" .... Mark Gilliam (5 episodes, 1986-1991)
"The Golden Girls" .... Herb Shrewsberry (2 episodes, 1991)
"Father Dowling Mysteries" .... Leo Chaplin / ... (2 episodes, 1990-1991)
"Matlock" .... Clayton Ross / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1990)
"Valerie" .... Steven Eisenberg (1 episode, 1990)
"Murder, She Wrote" .... Frankie, the Bartender / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
"Empty Nest" .... Monsieur Gerard (1 episode, 1990)
Bar Girls (1990) (TV) .... Judge
We'll Take Manhattan (1990) (TV) .... Director
Columbo: Agenda for Murder (1990) (TV) .... Tim Haines
"Beauty and the Beast" .... George Walker (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Murder by Numbers (1990) .... George
"Mancuso, FBI" .... Stein (1 episode, 1989)
"Paradise" .... Mr. Sweet (1 episode, 1989)
"Cagney & Lacey" .... Mick Solomon / ... (7 episodes, 1983-1988)
"The Highwayman" .... Cisco (1 episode, 1988)
"Hunter" .... Brad Wilkes, FBI (4 episodes, 1987-1988)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" .... Kosinski (1 episode, 1987)
"Mr. Belvedere" .... Lawrence Miller (2 episodes, 1986)
"Scarecrow and Mrs. King" .... Steven Sallee (1 episode, 1986))
"The Fall Guy" .... Carl Trenton (1 episode, 1985)
The Rape of Richard Beck (1985) (TV) .... Dr. Greenberg
"Hardcastle and McCormick" .... Zimmerman (1 episode, 1985)
"Hill Street Blues" .... Agent Ramsey (3 episodes, 1983-1985)
"Knight Rider" .... Sonny Martin (1 episode, 1984)
"Riptide" .... Colonel Davidson / ... (1 episode, 1984)
Old Friends (1984) (TV) .... Charlie
My Mother's Secret Life (1984) (TV) .... Larry Fenton
"Goodnight, Beantown" (1 episode, 1983)
"Three's Company" .... Clean Cut Man (1 episode, 1982)
"Barney Miller" .... Dr. Michael Packer / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1982)
Making Love (1982) .... Charlie
"Quincy M.E." .... Attorney Dave Bremmerhouse / ... (2 episodes, 1977-1981)
"Mork & Mindy" .... Charlie (1 episode, 1981)
"Lou Grant" .... Dr. Weyland / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1981)
"The Phoenix" .... Murray (1 episode, 1981)
The Gossip Columnist (1980) (TV) .... Phil
"Eight Is Enough" .... Bruce Taylor (1 episode, 1980)
"The Incredible Hulk" .... Gary (1 episode, 1979)
Captain America II: Death Too Soon (1979) (TV) .... Kramer
"240-Robert" .... Prisoner (1 episode, 1979)
"Charlie's Angels" .... Dinsmore (1 episode, 1978)
"Kojak" .... Bert Marino / ... (2 episodes, 1974-1977)
"McMillan & Wife" .... Sable (1 episode, 1975)
"Switch" .... Eddie Matlock (1 episode, 1975)
"Get Christie Love!" .... Marvin (1 episode, 1974) -
"Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law" .... Essex Taylor
"Emergency!" .... Harry Rivers (1 episode, 1973)
"Days of Our Lives" (1965) TV series .... Eric Peters #2 (unknown episodes, 1972-1976)
"The Sixth Sense" .... Killer (1 episode, 1972)
"The Rookies" .... Lou (1 episode, 1972)
"Mannix" .... John 'Gemini' Boling (1 episode, 1972)
Short Walk to Daylight (1972) (TV) .... Ernie Delion
"The Mod Squad" (2 episodes, 1971-1972)
Bacchanale (1970) (as Stanley Camel) .... The Lover
"Mission: Impossible" .... Male patient (1 episode, 1969)

Stanley Kamel was impressive. He will be missed!

Formortv sends our condolences to his family.