Richard Moll, who rose to fame in the early sitcom "Night Court," as a bailiff, passes away at the age of 80

The late Richard Moll was a character actor best known for playing the lovable, erratic gigantic bailiff in the original "Night Court" series. It was 1980.

Moll passed away in his Big Bear Lake, California, home on Thursday, according to Chasen & Company publicist Jeff Sanderson.

On NBC's "Night Court," Moll costarred with actors Harry Anderson and John Larroquette as "Bull" Shannon from 1984 to 1992. His persona developed a close friendship with Marsha Warfield's character, Roz Russell, the other bailiff in the court. Bull was well-known for his catchphrase, "Ohh-kay," and his gloomy yet endearing outlook on life.

In the 1990s, he provided the voice of Scorpion in "Spider-Man: The Animated Series." He also had a few cameos in "The Flintstones," "Scary Movie 2," and the comedy "Jingle All the Way" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Moll leaves behind his stepchildren, Cassandra Card and Morgan Ostling, as well as his children, Chloe and Mason Moll, and his ex-wife, Susan Moll.