Bunny Levine, Actress In ‘Jury Duty’ And 3 Adam Sandler Movies, Dies At 97

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentBunny Levine, Actress In ‘Jury Duty’ And 3 Adam Sandler Movies, Dies At 97ByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorAug 22, 2026, 10:48pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 14: Actress Bunny Levine attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "Thelma" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on June 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)Getty ImagesBunny Levine, a prolific actress who appeared in three Adam Sandler movies and had guest roles in Jury Duty, Gilmore Girls, Chappelle’s Show and Shameless, has died.Levine’s representative, Mike Eisenstadt, told told NBC Los Angeles that the actress died Tuesday at her home in Tarzana, Calif. She was 97.ForbesMichael Wright, ‘The Five Heartbeats’ And ‘V’ Star, Dies At 70By Tim LammersAccording to NBC LA, Levine was a school librarian before she decided to get into acting. Born on Dec. 22, 1928, in East Orange, N.J., Levine’s first screen role was in 1988, when at age 60 was hired in a supporting role for the B-horror movie Slime City. After that Levine appeared in more than 100 screen projects, including roles in the Sandler movies You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, You Are So Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah and Sandy Wexler (in an uncredited role).More recently, Levine starred opposite June Squibb in the 2024 comedy Thelma.Note: This is a developing story. Please refresh this page for updates.MORE FOR YOUForbesMeghan Markle No Longer Being Considered To Join Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen,’ Report SaysBy Tim LammersEditorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED VideoExplore Topic