We learned last night that acclaimed character actor George Segal has died following complications from heart bypass surgery, he was 87. Born in New York City in 1934, he began his career in the 1950s, studying at the world renowned…
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For this week’s poll we are celebrating underrated character actor great Eric Stoltz. Whether it be roles in films like Mask, Pulp Fiction or his collaborations with director Noah Baumbach, Stoltz always delivers a memorable acting feat. Vote for your…
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On July 25th, veteran character actor John Saxon died of pneumonia at the age of 83. With a career spanning over six decades, Saxon shines with roles in films like Enter the Dragon, Black Christmas, A Nightmare on Elm Street,…
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As we mentioned earlier, Wilford Brimley died on Saturday at the age of 85. With a career spanning over 40 years, Brimley settled into everyman roles in projects ranging from John Carpenter‘s 1982 remake of The Thing to his breakout…
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What would classics such as Gone with the Wind be without the likes of Thomas Mitchell or Hattie McDaniel? What would It’s a Wonderful Life be like without character actors Beulah Bondi, Henry Travers, Lionel Barrymore, or Samuel S. Hinds?…
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We were devastated to learn of the passing of character actor great René Auberjonois, who died yesterday at the age of 79 following a battle with lung cancer. A star of stage, film and television, Auberjonois is known for his…
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On October 11th, another Hollywood legend took his final bow when acclaimed character actor Robert Forster died at the age of 78 following a battle with brain cancer. Best known for his role as Max Cherry in Quentin Tarantino‘s Jackie…
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Most avid James Bond fans, like my sister and I, can instantly recognize Bond actors when they appear in other films, no matter how brief their role may be. It’s a knack that comes from having seen the movies so…
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The first time I saw character actress Athene Seyler she was examining a dead specimen of a man-eating plant from outer space under a microscope. She was doing this with her customary aplomb under the watchful eye of Mrs. Peel in “Man-Eater…
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Hank Worden appeared with John Wayne in 17 films over the course of his career. Only a couple of other actors had a bigger number of roles with Wayne. Paul Fix (the marshal from the TV show Gunsmoke) topped them…
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