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Harry Dean Stanton, ‘Big Love,’ ‘Twin Peaks’ Star, Dies at 91
Variety ^ | 09/15/2017 | Carmel Dagan

Posted on 09/15/2017 4:28:22 PM PDT by Flick Lives

Harry Dean Stanton, the actor with a gaunt, bedraggled look who labored in virtual obscurity for decades until a series of roles increased his visibility, including his breakthrough in Wim Wenders’ “Paris, Texas,” died of natural causes Friday in Los Angeles. He was 91.

The actor was also known for his roles in “Twin Peaks,” “Big Love,” “Pretty in Pink,” and “Repo Man.”

He had a high-profile role as manipulative cult leader Roman Grant on HBO polygamy drama “Big Love,” which ran from 2006-11, and recently appeared as Carl Rodd in the “Twin Peaks” revival on Showtime.

His most recent film, “Lucky,” about an atheist who comes to terms with his own mortality, is set to be released by Magnolia on Sept. 29.

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TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Music/Entertainment; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: actor; cinema; film; harry; harrydeanstanton; movies; obituary; stanton
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To: DAR

I think you got him confused with Dennis Hopper in “Hoosiers”.


61 posted on 09/15/2017 6:46:20 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Flick Lives

Good character actor, esp. in Repo Man.


62 posted on 09/15/2017 6:47:05 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: dfwgator

lol ... Me neither.


63 posted on 09/15/2017 6:49:04 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: Flick Lives
One Magic Christmas
64 posted on 09/15/2017 6:50:50 PM PDT by Daaave ("You Nexus huh? I design your eyes.")
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To: InvisibleChurch

91 is not a bad run


65 posted on 09/15/2017 6:50:53 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: equaviator

That is one cool movie.


66 posted on 09/15/2017 6:54:03 PM PDT by bethelgrad
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To: partyrepub

Supposed to be “F-—ot”!


67 posted on 09/15/2017 6:55:45 PM PDT by partyrepub
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To: Flick Lives
He was in a great many great movies - Cool Hand Luke, The Godfather Part II, Alien, Repo Man, Pretty in Pink, Kelly's Heroes - just off the top of my head. And he never seems to put a foot wrong. RIP HDS.
68 posted on 09/15/2017 6:58:55 PM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: who_would_fardels_bear
Just remembered he was the Librarian (or professor?) In Escape from New York.

Brain...

69 posted on 09/15/2017 7:00:51 PM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: Terry Mross
I also loved Strother Martin. He, too, was in COOL HAND LUKE.

Heckuva cast in Cool Hand Luke: Newman of course, George Kennedy, Dennis Hopper, Stanton, Strother Martin, Anthony Zerbe, Ralph Waite, Lou D'Antonio, JD Cannon, and Jo Van Vleet.

70 posted on 09/15/2017 7:05:26 PM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: Rummyfan

He played slime balls real good.


71 posted on 09/15/2017 7:21:18 PM PDT by Ciexyz (I'm conservative & traditionalist.)
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To: who_would_fardels_bear

Loved Repo and original Red Dawn.


72 posted on 09/15/2017 7:49:29 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: Flick Lives

Remember his role in “One Magic Christmas” rather that the role in “Alien”; probably due to the diverse characters played.


73 posted on 09/15/2017 8:24:10 PM PDT by V K Lee (DJT: "Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war. ")
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Cool Hand Luke, Greater walk with Thee.
I’ll never forget it.


74 posted on 09/15/2017 10:49:09 PM PDT by slouper (LWRC SPR 5.56)
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To: Twotone

Amen.

Always liked his work.


75 posted on 09/16/2017 6:32:56 AM PDT by SirLurkedalot (10/10/51-7/7/16 RIP Dad, I'll be missing you until I cross over to Eternity)
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To: Flick Lives

He was great in a lot of things even when he just had a bit part.

There’s a documentary about him (and his singing). I watched it once, can’t recall if I could recommend it or not but it did get me to watch Cisco Pike which I liked (except the ending).


76 posted on 09/16/2017 6:41:00 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Did Barack Obama denounce Communism and dictatorships when he visited Cuba as a puppet of the State?)
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To: GCFADG

He was in at least 2 other movies with Warren Oates, Two-Lane Blacktop (minor role) and Cockfighter (supporting role) both by director Monte Hellman.

Cockfighter trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCl4TEfQGu0

And the same trailer with commentary (Trailers From Hell)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d6_nJYFXys


77 posted on 09/16/2017 6:50:35 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Did Barack Obama denounce Communism and dictatorships when he visited Cuba as a puppet of the State?)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Ay but Harry Dead Stanton has at least 15 years of life on Keef.


78 posted on 09/16/2017 6:52:15 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Did Barack Obama denounce Communism and dictatorships when he visited Cuba as a puppet of the State?)
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To: Flick Lives

79 posted on 09/16/2017 6:53:33 AM PDT by Jonah Hex
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To: dfwgator

hey you’re right! he IS in that scene!!


80 posted on 09/16/2017 7:26:50 AM PDT by Mr. K (***THERE IS NO CONSEQUENCE OF REPEALING OBAMACARE THAT IS WORSE THAN OBAMACARE ITSELF***)
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