Posted on 12/04/2015 2:32:10 PM PST by Borges
Robert Loggia, durable and versatile star of movies and TV shows including Brian De Palma’s 1986 “Scarface†and “Big,†died Friday in Los Angeles, his widow Audrey confirmed to Variety. He was 85.
He was nominated for a Supporting Actor Academy Award for “Jagged Edge†in 1986 for his portrayal of a private detective.
Among the films he appeared in were “An Officer and a Gentleman,†“Prizzi’s Honor,†“Problem Child†and “Big,†in which performed a memorable duet on a giant piano with Tom Hanks.
He was nominated for an Emmy in 1989 for his portrayal of FBI agent Nick Mancuso in the sseries “Mancuso FBI†and again in 2000 for his guest star role in “Malcolm in the Middle.â€
Loggia also portrayed a violent mobster named Feech La Manna on several episodes of “The Sopranos.â€
he was good in a lot of movies but his character in Scarface stands out to me...
A fine actor all the way Rest in the peace of our lord Jesus Christ.................
Great actor. RIP
Damn shame. One of the world’s great actors.
He was also the Marine general who was a friend and advisor to the President in ‘Independence Day’.
RIP, sir.
Poor Bassturhd.
Luv’d the characters he played, his voice and the way he would grimace and stare down.
So sad! I always thought he was a very sexy older man! and a great actor too!
I loved that dude
:-)
“Dont get high on your on supply and never under estimate the other guy’s greed.” Frank in Scarface. RIP to one of my favorites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHd4NYugHo4
Great minds...
One of the great character actors of our time. Voice that cannot be mistaken for anyone else.
But I especially enjoyed him as mobster Feech la Manna on the Sopranos. Here's a 9-minute video of his final story line in the series (spoiler -- he doesn't get whacked):
Tony Soprano Gets Rid of Feech La Manna
P.S. It's the Sopranos, so do I really have to say NSFW?
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