Lest We Forget: Michael Nussbaum

December 26, 2023

No, Michael Nussbaum never played professional baseball. Nor was he an executive or a coach on any level.

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So what’s the connection?

Recognize him now?

It’s a scene from Field of Dreams (1989) in which Ray Kinsella and his wife, Annie, attend a school meeting regarding book censorship (unfortunately still a topical issue today. Not to get political here, but the story takes place in Iowa, which is currently considered a “red state,” as it was in the time the movie was produced). Nussbaum, who died December 23 just before his 100th birthday, was cast as the principal, shown here in the middle.

According to his obituary on PBS.org, Nussbaum was the “oldest working actor.” His most recent role came in the 2020 film, Tom of Your Life.

Here’s the clip from FOD. It’s a short appearance so pay attention.

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