Whatever Happened to ‘Mad About You’ Star John Pankow?

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John Pankow, who turns 72 on February 18, 2026, became a familiar face to TV comedy fans in the ’90s as Ira Buchman on Mad About You. Ira, the anxious cousin in Paul Buchman (Paul Reiser)’s family, became a fan favorite. However, long before sitcom fame, Pankow was a bright light in the world of theater.