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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: IronJack

Yes, I was, and they were spectacular!


21 posted on 09/15/2017 4:54:17 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: equaviator

91...sheesh...Good Job. HARRY!


22 posted on 09/15/2017 4:55:12 PM PDT by Big Red Badger (UNSCANABLE in an IDIOCRACY!)
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To: Big Red Badger
91...sheesh...Good Job. HARRY!

"Ok, Keith, beat that!"

23 posted on 09/15/2017 4:55:57 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Rancho Deluxe.

Missouri Breaks, too.

24 posted on 09/15/2017 4:58:27 PM PDT by Fightin Whitey
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To: who_would_fardels_bear

I love both of those movies. Repo Man is must-see for any fan of Harry Dean. Might be his greatest performance.


25 posted on 09/15/2017 4:58:42 PM PDT by GCFADG (Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.)
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To: Flick Lives

Red Dawn? Avenge me!


26 posted on 09/15/2017 4:59:43 PM PDT by OwenKellogg (Merry Christmas!)
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To: Twotone

Well damn! One of my favorite actors. I think his Repo Man role was his best.


27 posted on 09/15/2017 5:00:20 PM PDT by hardspunned
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To: dfwgator
""Ok, Keith, beat that!""

LOL!

Harry Dean Stanton chain-smoked unfiltered Camels, too.

Amazing he lived as long as he did.

28 posted on 09/15/2017 5:03:31 PM PDT by boop (I'd wish you luck, but you wouldn't know what to do with it if you had it!)
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To: equaviator

Who is Tits Mcgee?


29 posted on 09/15/2017 5:04:11 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: GCFADG
Just remembered he was the Librarian (or professor?) In Escape from New York.

He's been in a lot of the cult classics.

30 posted on 09/15/2017 5:09:09 PM PDT by who_would_fardels_bear
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To: who_would_fardels_bear

Just recalled another one —”92 in the Shade” with Warren Oates, Peter Fonda, and Burgess Meradith. That one’s beyond cult — it’s a hidden gem. Harry Dean was great as usual. So human.


31 posted on 09/15/2017 5:12:04 PM PDT by GCFADG (Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.)
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To: equaviator

RIP Harry but was Adrienne blessed or what?


32 posted on 09/15/2017 5:12:38 PM PDT by relictele
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To: dfwgator

Holy cripes I forgot he had that part.


33 posted on 09/15/2017 5:12:53 PM PDT by relictele
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To: Flick Lives

He had a small but hilarious part in “The Green Mile”.


34 posted on 09/15/2017 5:17:12 PM PDT by Seruzawa (TANSTAAFL!)
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To: Flick Lives

Repo Man is one of the most under rated films ever. “Hey kid, wanna make 20 bucks” Kid “F-— off F-—et”! Pure gold.


35 posted on 09/15/2017 5:18:30 PM PDT by partyrepub
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To: Fightin Whitey

Missouri Breaks is one of those movies that I watch whenever it’s on. I think I’ve seen it 8 or 9 times. Like Tom Horn or Tombstone. RIP Harry Dean Stanton


36 posted on 09/15/2017 5:18:40 PM PDT by atc23 (The Confederacy was the single greatest conservative resistance to federal authority ever)
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To: Flick Lives

He was great in everything he appeared in


37 posted on 09/15/2017 5:22:30 PM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines (Their side circles the wagons. Our side revs up the bus.)
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To: relictele

Yes RIp Harry, lots of movies with small rolls but great in many. Can someone post another pic of Adrianne.


38 posted on 09/15/2017 5:24:52 PM PDT by nomorelurker
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To: dfwgator

Adrianne really could chew up the scenery, couldn’t she? ;)


39 posted on 09/15/2017 5:29:38 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: Flick Lives

Hoosiers.


40 posted on 09/15/2017 5:31:11 PM PDT by DAR
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