Star of Original Off-Broadway Production of GODSPELL, Herb Braha Dies at 69

Variety reports that Herb Braha (aka Herb Simon) passed away from congestive heart failure in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 6. He was 69.

The actor was a cast member of the 1971 original Off Broadway cast of GODSPELL which ran at the Cherry Lane Theater. Below, watch Braha, along with his fellow GODSPELL cast members Robin Lamont, Peggy Gordon, Gilmer McCormick, Joanne Jonas, Sonia Manzano, Stephen Nathan, David Haskell, Jeff Mylett, Lamar Alford perform on NBC's TODAY:

Following the show's off-Broadway run, Braha went on to a successful career in film and television, appearing in such shows as "Kojak," "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries," "Soap," "Remington Steele," "Happy Days" and "Charlie's Angels."

His film credits included "Child's Play," "The Howling," "The Ski Bum" (1971) with Charlotte Rampling and "Rock 'n' Roll High," in which he played the Ramones' agent.

Among his achievements was establishing "Richard the Thread," a successful fabric house that supplied material for opera, stage play and film productions, such as"Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Iron Man" franchises.

Braha is survived by his brothers, Charles and James; two nieces; and a nephew.