Actor Ben Gazzara dead at aged 81

[Ringel05]

Film and stage actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.

He was best known for playing tough characters and villains in the films Anatomy of a Murder in 1959 and 1970's Killing of a Chinese Bookie.

BBC News - Film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara dies aged 81

 

[AquaAthena]

Film and stage actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.

He was best known for playing tough characters and villains in the films Anatomy of a Murder in 1959 and 1970's Killing of a Chinese Bookie.

BBC News - Film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara dies aged 81

I have seen him lately in some older films on Netflix and thought "what an interesting and fine actor." I liked his quiet style of acting and thought him handsome. May he rest in peace.

 

[del]

he had a long run

 

[asaratis]

he had a long run

...lots of good parts that he played well.

Liked him in Roadhouse

 

[techieny]

R.i.p.

 

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[freedombecki]

I loved Ben Gazarra's acting. He was absolutely great on tv or the silver screen.

 

[Sallow]

Tough old bird. Great actor..too.