Posted on 02/16/2026 10:28:32 AM PST by Morgana
Hollywood icon Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95.
He was best known for playing Tom Hagen opposite Al Pacino and Marlon Brando in The Godfather.
The actor's wife, Luciana, announced the news Monday on Facebook, writing, 'Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.'
She added ... 'To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented.
'In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.'
he San Diego native worked as an actor for seven decades.
Duvall began his career on TV with minor roles in the 1960s on The Defenders, Playhouse 90 and Armstrong Circle Theatre.
He made his feature film acting debut portraying Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).
Other early roles include Captain Newman, M.D. (1963), Bullitt (1968), True Grit (1969), M*A*S*H (1970), THX 1138 (1971), Joe Kidd (1972), and Tomorrow (1972).
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I thought he would have been better than Michael Douglass in the lead role of William Foster in “Falling Down” instead of the role he played as the detective pursuing him.
He was a national treasure.
He also played Adolf Eichmann quite well!
See Post #55
Oh yeah. And To Kill A Mockingbird and Bullit. (Added to DVDs I own with him in them.)
I liked him in Falling Down. He was only supporting in that role, but his character, Martin Prendergast was the mirror to William Foster (Michael Douglas)
First Jack Reacher movie.
I found his work on Second Hand Lion to be very remarkable.
RIP Robert
Duvall’s Dad was a Navy Rear Admiral. Robert was born in San Diego and grew up near Annapolis. His Dad was away from home most of the time. After high school, Robert joined the Army. He went to Korea but was not in combat. Robert said that he was terrible at everything except acting.
His acting school classmates (New York’s Neighborhood Playhouse) included Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman and James Caan.
Boss, Bluebonnett Spearman
My favorite was “The Apostle”
“how ya feeling Jimmy??....Like a mean mutha phkkka Sir!!!!...
you could go on and on, so many good sound bites in that movie!!
RIP
One of the more likable (and talented) of Hollywood actors, for sure.
An amazing career.
RIP.
L
Oh, yes.
“I take a vitamin every day; it’s called a steak.” — Unspecified Role
A great job.
“”The 1974 movie Conrack starring Jon Voight (playing Conroy)””
Also an excellent movie...I had all of Conroy’s books at one time but it’s time to pare down on books and other belongings as I can only keep so much but I have kept “The Death of Santini” and “Beach Music.”
The list of his great performances is endless.
RIP.
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