Early Life and Family
Vigoda was born in New York City, the son of Lena (née Moses) and Samuel Vigoda, Jewish immigrants from Russia. His father was a tailor and had three sons: Abe, Hy and Bill—a comic-book artist who drew for the Archie comics franchise and others in the 1940s. His surname "Vigoda" (выгода), is Russian for "benefit".
Vigoda was married to Beatrice Schy from February 25, 1968 until her death on April 30, 1992. Abe has one daughter, Carol, from his previous wife, Sonja Gohlke. Carol gave him three grandsons: Jaime, Paulie, and Steven. Vigoda enjoys playing handball.
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