Lee Wilkof (born June 25, 1951) is an American actor and veteran of the Broadway stage. He originated the roles of Samuel Byck in Assassins and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, later earning a Tony Award nomination for the 2000 revival of Kiss Me, Kate. He appeared as The Wizard in the San Francisco production of Wicked, a role which he had previously played on the First National Tour of the show. 　　Wilkof has appeared in numerous television series (Ally McBeal, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hart to Hart) and films (Asylum Seekers, The Grey Zone, This Boy's Life). He is featured in the 2009 film Leaves of Grass, starring Edward Norton. 　　Wilkof most recently played the role of OJ Berman in Breakfast at Tiffany's on Broadway, at the Cort Theatre. 　　Wilkof lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife, director Connie Grappo. Their daughter Perrie is a pastry chef/baker currently residing in Columbus, Ohio.