David Groh 'Joe' on Rhoda, Dead at 68. (Photos)

1939-2008

, handsome sitcom actor of the 1970's, was best known for his role as Joe Gerard, who played oppositeon Rhoda in a spin-off from the Mary Tyler Moore Show. He died in Los Angeles from kidney cancer.

From 1983 to 1985 he appeared on ABC's General Hospital in the role of D.A. Brock. He also did guest appearances on Melrose Place, Law & Order, Baywatch, Murder She Wrote, The X-Files, and L.A. Law. He appeared in movies Victory at Entebbe and Get Shorty. He was also active on Broadway with many production roles.

A serious collector of antique furniture and folk art, he lived in Santa Monica, California with his wife Kristin Andersen and son Spencer. He died on Tuesday, February 12, 2008.

We've got four great photos after the jump.