From 1973-1976, Bruce Kirby played Sgt. Al Vine in the crime drama television series 'Kojak'. Photo: IMDB
Bruce Kirby, a character actor best known for his roles in Columbo and Stand By Me, died in Los Angeles on Sunday (Jan 24). He was 95.
Kirby's son, John Kirby, announced the news on Facebook on Monday.
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