He studied at the pasadena playhouse in pasadena, california, where his classmates included his friends tyler macduff and dana andrews. Nov 21, 2008 during his 80th birthday party, harry dean stanton covers the jim reeves song hell have to go. Harry dean stanton, though he was a cigarette smoker of over fifty years and enjoyed daily drinks of bourbon, scotch, and the occasional whiskey, never had a health problem. One vogue editors wild night with harry dean stanton vogue. Why america misses its icon harry dean stanton the. Lucky is a sublime farewell to harry dean stanton time. Stanton was also known for his close circle of similarly hollywood maverick friends, a group that included jack nicholson stanton was his.
Drafted into the navy, he served as a cook in the u. During his 80th birthday party, harry dean stanton covers the jim reeves song hell have to go. Sep 28, 2017 lucky is a sublime farewell to harry dean stanton. Harry dean stanton on two and a half men with elvis. With harry dean stanton, david lynch, wim wenders, sam shepard, kris. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking. He knew his limits with the drink, and could always walk out on his feet. Shortly before he died this month at age 91, some of harry dean stantons closest friends gathered for a sort of living wake. A film about harry dean stanton that isnt technically about harry dean stanton, lucky was written by the actors longtime friends logan sparks and drago sumonja, and according to the. Why america misses its icon harry dean stanton the independent.
Harry dean stanton celebrity profile check out the latest harry dean stanton photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Actor harry dean stanton, known for repo man and others. I thought if i could be an actor, i could do all of it. I remember we had a whole sequence to shoot, me and this kid tom pitman, who later got killed in a porsche driving in benedict canyon, rest his soul. The great harry dean stanton talks to sean ohagan about jogging with dylan. Harry dean stanton, character actor in twin peaks, big. Harry dean stanton, who has died aged 91, was a vintage performer, only reaching his full potential in his late 50s billed as dean stanton throughout the 1950s and 60s, the narrowfaced, weather. Harry dean stanton was a 57yearold character player, for 27 years an impersonator of cops, heavies, and best friends, when sam shepard and wim wenders asked him to play travis in paris, texas 1984. Lucky a film about the late harry dean stanton that.
Harry dean stanton, the legendary actor, has died at age 91. Harry dean stanton, legendary character actor, dead at 91. Harry dean stantons friends gather at his favorite hollywood bar. Longtime pa and friend to the late harry dean stanton, logan sparks also co wrote and produced the actors final role, as the lead in lucky. Sep 20, 20 throughout our interview, the reticent stantonknown to his friends as harry deanespoused a philosophy of zenlike acceptance, a sustained focus on the here and now and a rejection of any. Sep 16, 2017 harry dean stanton, the longtime character actor whose face had its own unique character, has died at 91, according to his agent, john s. Harry dean stanton on two and a half men with elvis costello. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton, the legendary actor, has died at age 91. Harry dean stanton, the longtime character actor whose face had its own unique character, has died at 91, according to his agent, john s. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton, who has died aged 91, was a vintage performer, only reaching his full potential in his late 50s billed as dean stanton throughout the 1950s and 60s, the narrowfaced, weather. Sep 15, 2017 in 2006, stanton took a prominent tv role on the hbo drama big love, playing the megalomaniacal leader of a polygamous sect. Harry dean stantons friends gather at his favorite hollywood.
Harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017 was an american actor, musician, and singer. Sep 20, 2017 shortly before he died this month at age 91, some of harry dean stantons closest friends gathered for a sort of living wake. Sep 28, 2017 veteran character actor harry dean stanton, who died two weeks ago at age 91, could be just as mesmerizing in real life as he always was on the big screen. The following is the complete filmography of american actor harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017. It features conversations with the actor, friends, and colleagues. His longtime friend, actor dabney coleman, remembers how stanton commanded the respect of his fellow actors.
For two nights in august, stantons closest friendsincluding sumonja. Lucky, cowritten by drago sumonja and stantons longtime friend logan sparks and directed by john carroll lynch, is a film based on. Harry dean stanton, who passed away at 91 on friday, had played a sort of fearsome, hallucinatory judge in terry gilliams film adaptation of fear and loathing in las vegas and hador so i. And on monday night, hollywood stars jack nicholson and al pacino attended a special memorial dinner for. Marlon brando used to telephone his friend harry dean stanton late at night in the 1970s to chat about acting. The following is the complete filmography of american actor harry dean stanton july 14, 1926. The late harry dean stanton on life and lucky, his upcoming.
By stephanie zacharek september 28, 2017 h arry dean stanton, who died on sept. Veteran character actor harry dean stanton, who died two weeks ago at age 91, could be just as mesmerizing in real life as he always was on the. A dogs best friend, roy janney, credited as dean stanton. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton, who had his breakthrough in paris, texas and was known for his roles in repo man and twin peaks, died friday at 91. Harry dean stanton hilariously guest starred as himself in the season 2 premiere of two and a half men.
However, ebert later admitted that dream a little dream 1989, in which stanton appeared, was a clear violation of this rule. His longtime friend, actor dabney coleman, remembers how stanton commanded the. Harry dean stanton is wonderful as an elderly desert rat living his set routine, independently outside a small town with a host of other colorful characters. Former roommates jack nicholson and harry dean stanton at a lakerssuns game. In a career that spanned more than six decades, stanton played supporting roles in the films cool hand luke 1967, kellys heroes 1970, dillinger 1973, the godfather part ii 1974, alien 1979, escape from new york 1981, christine 1983, repo man 1984, pretty in pink 1986, the. Nov 23, 20 harry dean stanton in 1984s paris, texas the film of which he is most proud. Harry dean stanton in the rifleman 1958 harry dean stanton in where the lilies bloom. Anjelica huston on harry dean stanton, what the emmys. Jul, 2016 when a movie actor becomes a star in the early evening of his or her career, it sheds a new light on the day that has gone before.
With harry dean stanton, emilio estevez, tracey walter, olivia barash. Harry dean stantons last movie cements his singular legacy. He was the subject of the 20 documentary harry dean stanton. One of my first customers was harry dean, and we quickly became good friends. This is the soundtrack to director sophie hubers film of the same name. If you knew or served with this sailor and have additional information or photos to support this page, please leave a message for the page administrators here. Documentary tribute to the iconic actor and the extraordinary singer and musician. 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. Longtime pa and friend to the late harry dean stanton, logan sparks also cowrote and produced the actors final role, as the lead in lucky. The day he died, harry dean stanton was trending on twitter though harry wouldnt have given two shits about that, says john carroll lynch of the actor, who died sept. Emmet walsh in a supporting role can be altogether bad. Anjelica huston on harry dean stanton, what the emmys forgot, and her bette davis tribute.
Harry dean stanton hilariously guest starred as himself in the season 2 premiere of two and. Harry dean stantons friends gather at his favorite hollywood bar for one last toast 9. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 200 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. Lived in lexington, kentucky and graduated from lafayette senior high school with the class of 1944. Anjelica huston on harry dean stanton, what the emmys forgot. Stanton was born in west irvine, kentucky, to ersel moberly, a cook, and sheridan harry stanton, a barber and tobacco farmer. Harry dean stanton, who had his breakthrough in paris, texas and was known for his roles in repo man and twin peaks, died friday at 91. Harry dean stanton 19262017 the hollywood interview. Stanton recalled that during the latter, he became friends with bob. Lucky a film about the late harry dean stanton that isnt. Sep 15, 2017 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. Harry dean stanton, character actor who became a star.
Navy during world war ii, and was on board an lst during the. Each may think they know a lot about one another, but as they interact the remarkable details of their lives emerge. Harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017 was an american actor, musician. This military service page was createdowned by diane tws admin short, sa to remember stanton, harry dean, sc3c.
Stanton was a favorite of film critic roger ebert, who said that no movie featuring either harry dean stanton or m. Harry dean stanton hilariously guest starred as himself in. Ronald grant archive before paris, texas, stanton had appeared in. He taught me shakespearean monologues from the tempest and macbeth, recalled. Hes an outsider but has lots of good friends, says huber. He was one of jack nicholsons best friends, whom i met when i. Sep 16, 2017 harry dean stanton, who passed away at 91 on friday, had played a sort of fearsome, hallucinatory judge in terry gilliams film adaptation of fear and loathing in las vegas and hador so i was. The late harry dean stanton on life and lucky, his. Harry dean stanton, who has died aged 91, was a vintage performer, only. From everything that we do know from the information that is available, harry dean stanton had lived a life of otherwise optimal health, exercised regularly, and maintained a stress free mindset. Harry dean stanton in 1984s paris, texas the film of which he is most proud. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton hilariously guest starred as himself in the season 2 premiere of two and a half men. Harry dean stanton, a prolific character actor who brought a soulful, hangdog presence to such varied films as alien, paris, texas, repo man and pretty in pink, becoming a. Though partly fiction, his debut album, appears when he is a spry 88, stanton has done plenty of singing and harmonica playing in his career.
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