Sep 16, 2017 harry dean stanton, the veteran american actor who ballasted generations of independent and cult films, has died aged 91. Overview for harry dean stanton turner classic movies. A veteran with over 80 films to his credit, 1997 marks harry dean s 40th year as a film actor. The following is the complete filmography of american actor harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017.
Harry dean stanton filmography and movies fandango. In a career that spanned more than six decades, stanton played supporting roles in the films cool hand luke, kellys heroes, dillinger, the godfather part ii, alien, escape from new york, christine, repo man, pretty in pink, the last temptation of christ, wild at heart, the straight story, the green mile, alpha dog and inland empire. 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. The subject of the late critic roger eberts stanton walsh rule. He was given rare lead roles in wim wenders classic paris, texas 1984 and lucky 2017, his last film. He later lent his voice and likeness to the character in the 2014 video game alien. The late harry dean stanton on life and lucky, his. The second annual harry dean stanton film festival was held over a weekend in may 2012. His last film, lucky, completed six months before his death, echoes the actors own. He gained prominence with paris, texas, where he played the lead. Harry dean stanton later costarred in the green mile 1999, which has a character named dean stanton. Harry dean stantonby ingrid sischy 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. The thieves then took off in the actors car, but were soon apprehended after the car was traced by a tracking device. Harry dean stanton is among a large but distinguished fraternity of actors actresses whom i affectionately and respectfully refer to as the recycled.
Sep 20, 20 like travis henderson, harry dean stanton is a man roiling with the accumulated undercurrents of a lifetime of memories and, yes, mistakes. Find harry dean stanton movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. A perpetually haggard character actor with hounddog eyes and the rare ability to alternate between menace and earnest at a moments notice, harry dean stanton has proven one of the most enduring. Harry dean stanton biography facts, childhood, family. Find films and movies featuring harry dean stanton on allmovie. He appeared in both starring and character roles in notable films such as repo man, paris, texas, cool hand luke, and lucky. Harry dean stanton s final film to screen at ann arbors michigan theater lucky, starring harry dean stanton in his final role, will be screened at the michigan theater as part of art house. Stanton with sigourney weaver and yaphet kotto in alien 1979 rex. Suspense horror movie in english 2020 full length best thriller film. Harry dean stanton, harry dean stanton paris texas, harry dean stanton twin peaks, harry dean stanton alien, harry dean stanton lucky, harry dean stanton avengers, harry dean stanton wife, harry dean stanton films, harry dean stanton jeune, harry dean stanton le parrain 2, harry dean stanton biographie. A perpetually haggard character actor with hounddog eyes and the rare ability to alternate between menace and earnest at a moments notice, harry dean. 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. Harry dean stanton was an american actor, musician, and singer. In 2011, the lexington film league created an annual festival, the harry dean stanton fest, to honor stanton in the city where he spent much of his adolescence.
My favourite film he is in would be alien, but that doesnt count here as its not really his film. The legendary actor harry dean stanton died on 15 september last year. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton, the legendary actor, has died at age 91. An accomplished musician who led his own group, the harry dean stanton band, originally known as harry dean stanton and the repo men. After attending lafayette high school in kentucky, harry dean stanton. Stanton was born in west irvine, kentucky, to ersel moberly, a cook, and sheridan harry stanton, a barber and tobacco. Harry dean stanton biography and filmography harry dean. Harry dean stanton didnt appear in a lot of westerns yet he did appear in at least two of note. He was given rare lead roles in wim wenders classic paris, texas and lucky, his last film. The part of fenster in the usual suspects was originally written as a harry dean stanton role. Harry dean stanton birth chart horoscope, date of birth, astro, astrology, biography, wikipedia, birthday, cancer horoscope of celebrity, filmography, movies. Stanton s career spanned over fifty years, which has seen him appearing in such films as paris, texas, kellys heroes, dillinger, alien, repo man, pretty in pink, the last temptation of christ, wild at heart, the green mile, and the pledge. Upcoming, new, and past harry dean stanton movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. The subject of the late critic roger eberts stanton.
Fully inhabiting scenes, not stealing them harry dean stanton in a scene from the film lucky, which will be released sept. Bryan singer was a big fan and pictured him in his mind when writing the character. Harry dean stanton filmography filmography moviefone. Harry dean stanton s death at the age of 91 on september 15, 2017 was mourned by friends, fans and fellow film and television professionals around the world. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please. Film profile for harry dean stanton, actor, born 14 july 1926. Looking for more information on harry dean stanton. Harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017 was an american actor, musician, and singer. I thought if i could be an actor, i could do all of it. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. 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. October, 2020 beginning in february of 2011, the city of lexington, kentucky has proudly hosted a nonprofit festival in honor of kentucky born actor harry dean stanton. Marlon brando used to telephone his friend harry dean stanton late at. A perpetually haggard character actor with hounddog eyes and the rare ability to alternate.
From alien to twin peaks our picks for the late character actors. Check out the below links, may contain affiliate links. Harry dean stanton biography, movie highlights and. Harry dean stanton list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The first harry dean stanton fest had three days of film screenings including paris, texas, repo man, cool hand luke, and the premiere of a pbs documentary by director tom thurman entitled harry dean stanton. In 2010, stanton appeared in an episode of the tv series chuck, reprising his role from the 1984 film repo man. Department of corrections employee uncredited alfred hitchcock presents. When he was at high school his parents strict baptists divorced. 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. Harry dean stantons last movie cements his singular legacy. Our interview with john carroll lynch, the director of lucky, took place three weeks later.
With such a huge filmography, stanton will never be forgotten, and his final feature, lucky, is currently making the rounds. Navy during world war ii, and was on board an lst during the. An interview with director john carroll lynch about his harry dean stanton film, lucky. Harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017 was an american actor, musician, and singer who played brett in the 1979 film alien. Harry dean stanton was an american actor, singer, and musician.
Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton biography and filmography. He appeared in both starring and character roles in notable films such as repo man. Stanton was the subject of a 20 documentary, harry dean stanton. This block contains the information about harry dean stanton and provides an insight into the life of the celebrity. Filmography actor 204 soundtrack 17 thanks 6 self 36 archive footage 16 get. In a career spanning over sixty years, harry dean stanton appeared in a variety of indie and cult films, besides the mainstream hollywood productions. Cannes, france before harry dean stanton took cannes film festival by storm with paris, texas in 1984, he was a basket of nerves the film would go on to win the palme dor, the festivals. Some of his noteworthy film credits include, kellys heroes, inland empire, the godfather.
An iconic actor in his intimate moments, with film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from harry dean stanton at the discogs marketplace. Harry dean stantons final film to screen in ann arbor. Harry dean stanton, who has died aged 91, was a vintage performer, only reaching his full potential in his late 50s. I had to decide if i wanted to be a singer or an actor, harry dean stanton once said. Speaking to the director of harry dean stantons last lead. 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. You wont believe sean penn and harry dean stantons. 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. Why america misses its icon harry dean stanton the independent. Acclaimed character actor john carroll lynchs directorial debut, lucky, is at once a love letter to the life and career of harry dean stanton as well as a meditation on. 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.
Stanton was rarely cast in a role as normal as his part in this john. Harry dean stanton gets the goodbye he deserves the late, great character actor gets the perfect sendoff in this character study about an elderly man not going gently into the. Films include alien, paris, texas, and escape from new york. And like travis, hes just not going to talk all that. Drafted into the navy, he served as a cook in the u. Billed as dean stanton throughout the 1950s and 60s, the narrowfaced, weatherbeaten actor with the hangdog expression was probably the busiest actor of his generation. From here you can also learn when, how and why the profession of an actor was chosen. To help maintain its secrecy, learned of the demise of his character roman grant on the hbo show big love shortly before filming. Stanton was born in west irvine, kentucky, to ersel moberly, a cook, and sheridan harry stanton, a barber and tobacco farmer. Harry dean stanton knew lucky would be his last film. 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.
Even when he did paris, texas, harry was full of selfdoubt, and. The following is the complete filmography of american actor harry dean. Biography for harry dean stanton turner classic movies. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. 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. That piece of news, in itself, would cast a shadow over any conversation. Lived in lexington, kentucky and graduated from lafayette senior high school with the class of 1944.
His rich body of work in show business, spanning more than six decades, established him as a prolific actor. Harry dean stanton, character actor in twin peaks, big. Lucky found the revered actor at his best, marking another stellar performance in a. Harry dean stanton biography, movie highlights and photos. Actor harry dean stanton, known for repo man and others. 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 explore releases from harry dean stanton at discogs. Harry dean stanton is probably the most recognizable character actor working in film today. A perpetually haggard character actor with hounddog eyes and the rare ability to alternate between menace and earnest at a moments notice, harry dean stanton has proven one of the most enduring and endearing actors of his generation. Harry dean stanton birth chart horoscope, date of birth, astro.
David lynch, who stars in the film and directed stanton in the tv show twin peaks, believes that all actors will agree, no one gives a more honest, natural, truer performance than harry dean. Harry dean stanton, the veteran american actor who ballasted generations of independent and cult films, has died aged 91. He made his film debut with tomahawk trail in 1957. Harry dean stanton biography facts, childhood, family life. Harry dean stanton, character actor who became a star. Harry dean stanton was born on july 14, 1926, and raised near lexington, ky where his father was a tobacco farmer. Harry dean stanton is rumoured to have hooked up with charlotte lewis about. Harry dean stanton wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Harry dean stanton died one year ago today, and he went out on a high note. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton was an american actor, musician and singer. Here are our picks for the 10 essential harry dean stanton movies. Harry dean stanton movies and filmography allmovie.
Partly fiction, directed by sophie huber and featuring film clips, interviews with collaborators including wenders, shepard, kris kristofferson, and david lynch, and stanton s singing. Harry dean stanton alien anthology wiki fandom powered by. Why america misses its icon harry dean stanton the. Harry dean stanton was born in the state of kentucky. This is late actor harry dean stantons filmography, with one criteria. Pekinpahs pat garrett and billy the kid and john fords how the west was won. Sep 17, 2017 harry dean stanton was born in kentucky on july 14 1926, the eldest of three sons of a tobacco farmer who doubled as a barber. The 2017 toronto international film festival just wrapped this past weekend, and screened an enormous array of enticing titles set for release this awards season.
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