David Rappaport, a dwarf who starred in the series "The Wizard" and played a wily lawyer on "L.A. Law," was in stable condition Tuesday after trying to kill himself by inhaling car exhaust, authorities said.
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Police officers said the 3-foot-11-inch actor had stopped breathing when they found him inside a car Sunday night. The engine was running and a hose connected to the exhaust pipe ran inside the car, said Sgt. Albert Dravidzius.Officers used cardiopulmonary resuscitation to revive him, the sergeant said. Rappaport, 38, was taken to Queen of Angels-Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. No other information was released at the family's request.