Zone1 Actors/Actresses In Their Final Roles

[GMCGeneral]

Before they either died or retired.

I'll Start.
Richard Burton's last role was that of Winston Smith in the 80s adaptation of George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four"

 

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Dennis Franz

Dennis' last role before he retired was that of Sgt. Andy Sipowicz in the ABC series "NYPD Blue".

 

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Redd Foxx (John Sanford) The Royal Family.

The Royal Family (TV series) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

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John Ritter, 8 Simple Rules

8 Simple Rules - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

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Fred Gwynne-My Cousin Vinny

 

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Jerry Orbach-Law & Order: Trial By Jury

 

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Kristy McNichol, you might think Empty Nest, but you'd be wrong. She returned to acting to do an animated show called Invasion America. She also did a documentary with her brother. She is still alive so she could return to acting again.

Invasion America (TV Series 1998) ⭐ 7.5 | Animation, Short, Action

30m | TV-PG

www.imdb.com

Kristy McNichol Shares Why She Left Show Business at Love Boat Reunion

www.tvguide.com

 

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Jackie Gleason in the 1986 film "Nothing In Common"

 

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Sir Christopher Lee. Last movie released after he died was "The Hunting of the Snark"

 

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Sir Christopher Lee. Last movie released after he died was "The Hunting of the Snark"

Lee was great as Darth Tyrannus/Count Dooku in the Star Wars prequels.

 

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Agnes Morehead, Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love.

Agnes Moorehead | Actress, Additional Crew, Soundtrack

Known for: The Magnificent Ambersons, Bewitched, Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte

www.imdb.com

Other sources say her last role was a stage production of Gigi.

Gigi - 1973 production with Moorehead - BWW Forum

Gigi - 1973 production with Moorehead - BWW Forum

forum.broadwayworld.com

Agnes Morehead was in a movie with John Wayne called the Conqueror. It's claimed that 41% of the crew developed cancer during their lifetime. To the best of my knowledge, none of the deaths occurred immediately after filming.

The Conqueror (1956 film) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[westwall]

Lee was great as Darth Tyrannus/Count Dooku in the Star Wars prequels.

He was great in EVERYTHING! He also was the singer in a death metal band, Charlemagne by the Sword" plus he spoke 8 languages.

 

[Failzero]

Edward G Robinson ( Soylent Green )

 

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Carroll O'Connor, Return to Me. He was also a guest star making 4 appearances on Mad About You.

Carroll O'Connor | Actor, Music Department, Producer

Known for: All in the Family, In the Heat of the Night, Archie Bunker's Place

www.imdb.com

 

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Edward G. Robinson in "Soylent Green"

Final scene was his death scene.

edit: somebody beat me to the punch

 

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Abe Vigoda (yes he has passed away) a TV series called High School USA!

Abe Vigoda | Actor

Known for: The Godfather, Good Burger, Barney Miller

www.imdb.com

 

[Alan Stallion]

Natalie Wood - "Brainstorm"

She was found dead in 1981. The film was released in 1983.

 

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Jay Thomas, TV series titled Ray Donovan.

Jay Thomas | Actor, Writer, Producer

Known for: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, The Santa Clause 2, Mr. Holland's Opus

www.imdb.com

 

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Irene Ryan, did two episodes of Love American Style after the Beverly Hillbillies went off the air.

Irene Ryan | Actress, Soundtrack

Known for: The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction, Will You Stop!

www.imdb.com

 

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Abe Vigoda (yes he has passed away) a TV series called High School USA!

Abe Vigoda | Actor

Known for: The Godfather, Good Burger, Barney Miller

www.imdb.com

Vigoda was best known as his role of Det. Philip K. Fish in "Barney Miller", but I believe his best was as Salvatore Tessio in "The Godfather".