One of the great character actors -- via USA Today. Tall, gaunt, and balding, he started off specializing in roles as cops, military guys, villains, psychos, killers, and thugs. As he worked, his intelligence and ability to show emotional shading led him to beefier roles, mostly recently as the butler in "The Artist." And he could do funny! In fact, he started out as a standup. Ooh, Ed, you were so mean as Capt. Knauer in "The Longest Yard." An astonishing 204 credits on iMdb!
Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
Oscar Hijuelos
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist -- via the New York Times.
Oscar Hijuelos in conversation with Mandalit del Barco from Ted Habte-Gabr on Vimeo.
Oscar Hijuelos in conversation with Mandalit del Barco from Ted Habte-Gabr on Vimeo.
Kumar Valavhadas Pallana
Character actor and vaudevillian -- via the A.V. Club.
The Rituals of Kumar Pallana from Opposable Thumb on Vimeo.
The Rituals of Kumar Pallana from Opposable Thumb on Vimeo.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Paul Rogers
Tony-winning actor -- via the Independent. Won a Tony for "The Homecoming"; originated the role of Sir in "The Dresser."
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Scott Carpenter
Astronaut, test pilot, and aquanaut -- via the New York Times. One of the original seven Mercury astronauts, Carpenter hailed from Boulder, Colorado. The park in his name in town sports a space-themed playground equipment, including a rocket-shaped climbing gym.
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