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Actor Jon Polito, known for roles in Coen brother films ... dead at 65
New York Daily News ^ | September 2, 2016 | Nicole Bitette

Posted on 09/02/2016 9:06:17 AM PDT by EveningStar

Full title: Actor Jon Polito, known for roles in Coen brother films 'The Big Lebowski' and 'Miller's Crossing,' dead at 65


Actor Jon Polito, who was best known for his roles in Coen brother films like "The Big Lebowski," "Miller's Crossing" and "Barton Fink," has died.

He was 65.

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TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: bartonfink; biglebowski; cancer; cinema; coenbrothers; crimestory; film; homicide; jonpolito; melanoma; millerscrossing; movies; obituary; television; thebiglebowski; tv
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To: TADSLOS

RIP, Phil Bartoli.


21 posted on 09/02/2016 10:01:53 AM PDT by wbill
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To: EveningStar

Great actor........RIP.....


22 posted on 09/02/2016 10:03:54 AM PDT by Dawgreg (Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.)
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To: MileHi

A great, underappreciated film.

Yep.

23 posted on 09/02/2016 10:04:48 AM PDT by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: EveningStar

Spouse: Darryl Armbruster


24 posted on 09/02/2016 10:10:04 AM PDT by kabar
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To: needmorePaine

“Yous fancy pants, all of yas.”

Great opening scene to a great movie.


25 posted on 09/02/2016 10:10:46 AM PDT by safeasthebanks ("The most rewarding part, was when he gave me my money!" - Dr. Nick)
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To: EveningStar

It was always great to see him in a film. He added more character than 90% of the leading men.


26 posted on 09/02/2016 10:14:07 AM PDT by SJSAMPLE
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To: EveningStar
the high hat
27 posted on 09/02/2016 10:15:35 AM PDT by Malone LaVeigh
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To: MileHi

“What’s the rumpus?”

“I’m talkin’ about ethics.”


28 posted on 09/02/2016 10:19:34 AM PDT by karnage
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To: EveningStar

He played Detective Crosetti in the TV series “Homicide: Life on the Street.” Crosetti was always talking about the conspiracy behind the Lincoln assassination.


29 posted on 09/02/2016 11:10:51 AM PDT by Plummz (pro-constitution, anti-corruption)
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To: EveningStar; Kid Shelleen; Prov1322
The man's work ethic was amazing! He was in so many tv series as well as in movies. RIP, Philly Italian guy!
30 posted on 09/02/2016 11:37:31 AM PDT by Albion Wilde ("There's only one issue in the immigration debate; the well-being of the American people."--Trump)
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To: EveningStar

31 posted on 09/02/2016 11:39:19 AM PDT by Albion Wilde ("There's only one issue in the immigration debate; the well-being of the American people."--Trump)
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To: EveningStar

Played the carnival barker in Disney’s The Rocketeer.


32 posted on 09/02/2016 11:41:43 AM PDT by abb ("News reporting is too important to be left to the journalists." Walter Abbott (1950 -))
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To: abb

Played a Rump Ranger in real life?


33 posted on 09/02/2016 11:47:00 AM PDT by JohnnyP (A minuscule percent of donations are distributed as aid.)
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To: needmorePaine

MILLER’S CROSSING is an awesome film.

One of the best period gangster movies ever.


34 posted on 09/02/2016 12:56:48 PM PDT by LeonardFMason (LanceyHoward would AGREE)
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To: LeonardFMason
MILLER’S CROSSING is an awesome film. One of the best period gangster movies ever.

It's a great film with many great actors and performances, but to me Polito gave the most colorful and memorable performance in the film, especially his "ETHICS" speech (which is saying a lot when your co-stars include acting greats like Albert Finney).

Polito will be missed...RIP.

35 posted on 09/02/2016 1:51:51 PM PDT by ek_hornbeck
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To: EveningStar

Enjoyed his work. RIP.


36 posted on 09/02/2016 2:26:40 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: SJSAMPLE

Exactly. You just illustrated the problem with so many of the bland, pretty-boy models that pass for leading men in films. Can’t tell one from another. Mr. Polito always stood out, and in a good way.


37 posted on 09/02/2016 2:29:08 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: Impy; NFHale; GOPsterinMA; stephenjohnbanker; BillyBoy

*ping*


38 posted on 09/02/2016 2:31:20 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: EveningStar
I remember him in the Coen brothers' The Man Who Wasn't There talking about "fiery Mediterraneans." It was funny because he was so obviously Italian.
39 posted on 09/02/2016 2:33:41 PM PDT by x
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To: fieldmarshaldj; Impy; NFHale; Clintonfatigued; stephenjohnbanker

RIP. He was a good “that guy” actor.


40 posted on 09/02/2016 5:05:23 PM PDT by GOPsterinMA (I'm with Steve McQueen: I live my life for myself and answer to nobody.)
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