Bunny Levine, a well-known character actress celebrated for her appearances in three Adam Sandler films as well as numerous television guest roles, has passed away at the age of 97. Her death was confirmed by her representative Mike Eisenstadt, who said she died at her home in Tarzana, California, reportedly from natural causes. Levine began her acting career later in life, starting at age 60 after a previous career as a school librarian.

Born Bernice Levine in East Orange, New Jersey, on December 22, 1928, she transitioned to acting in 1988 with a role in the cult horror movie *Slime City*. Over nearly 40 years, Levine amassed more than 100 film and television credits. Some of her notable film appearances include roles in Adam Sandler’s *You Don’t Mess with the Zohan*, *You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah*, and an uncredited part in *Sandy Wexler*. Her recent work includes the 2024 action comedy *Thelma*, where she starred alongside June Squibb and Richard Roundtree.

On television, Levine became a familiar face through guest roles in popular series such as *Jury Duty*, *Gilmore Girls*, *Chappelle’s Show*, *Shameless*, *Law & Order*, and *Community*. Her extensive TV appearances also covered shows like *Ugly Betty*, *Private Practice*, *Criminal Minds*, *2 Broke Girls*, *The Mindy Project*, and *Last Week Tonight with John Oliver*, showcasing her versatility across genres. In 2023, she appeared in two episodes of the scripted-reality comedy *Jury Duty* on Freevee and Prime Video.

Levine’s IMDb credits reveal a late-blooming career, delayed by 25 years as she prioritized raising three children and supporting her husband, Bernard Levine, who died in 2003. Her final film performance was in the 2026 indie horror thriller *The Cure*. Bunny Levine’s enduring presence in both film and TV highlighted her remarkable journey from a school librarian to a beloved character actress whose work spanned decades, touching many facets of entertainment.