He has also had starring roles in two short-lived series, Hothouse (1988) and Under Cover (early 1990s).
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Though a much-respected and lauded thespian of more than one artistic medium, performance-wise, this seasoned character actor got the chance to play a rare leading role—opposite the titular-titled, eponymous character played by Sylvia Kristel—as a film noir-esque detective in the quirky, little-seen, tiny cult horror-comedy Dracula's Widow from 1988, a role that Sommer truly appeared to have relished, as reflected by his creatively colorful and enthusiastic performance.
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Yet, he displayed abundant humanity without being seen on screen when Sommer lent his talents as the poignant Narrator, Stingo as an adult, in the acclaimed 1982 tour-de-force Sophie's Choice in which Meryl Streep won an Academy Award for Best Actress.
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