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RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
Saddened to hear, about the passing of One of my favorite character actors. Will definitely rewatch Miller's Crossing and an episode or Two of Homicide, in his honor.https://67.media.tumblr.com/8c3a6c25...e5tlo1_500.jpg
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He was awesome. I thought he was a little bit older than that.
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He was in The Rocketeer. He would be missed. :(
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RIP Salvio
" No, he's very fancy! Want me, love me! Shower me with kisses!" |
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Another Coen Brothers regular? Damn. RIP.
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Originally Posted by EddieMoney
(Post 12888042)
He was awesome. I thought he was a little bit older than that.
That's too bad, he could do comedy or drama equally well. Who will run Closets, Closets, Closets, Closets, Closets now? |
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The Crow.
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Well shit on me. Shit on me.
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Jon Polito -- best known for his roles in Coen Brothers films like "The Big Lebowski" and "Miller's Crossing" -- died Thursday night after being taken off life support ... according to family sources. We're told Jon was diagnosed with melanoma in 2008 -- he was also suffering from arthritis and had an infection related to a recent surgery. He slipped into a coma last Sunday. Director John McNaughton broke the news Friday morning -- "Jon was a born actor and will be deeply missed by his legion of friends, fans, family and of course his long time partner, Darryl Armbruster to whom I send my condolences. R.I.P. old pal." The Philly native was a seasoned Hollywood vet, landing roles in nearly 100 movies. He also has several TV credits, including a recurring role on ABC's "Modern Family." He was 65. |
Re: RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
Originally Posted by EddieMoney
(Post 12888042)
He was awesome. I thought he was a little bit older than that.
Yeah, he only would have been 42 or 43 when he was in The Crow. Seemed ten years older. I think James O'Barr based the pawn shop owner in the comic book on him, and then he was cast in the movie. Great character actor; always did a great job playing that guy. |
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Originally Posted by Why So Blu?
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The Crow.
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It was like he was born in 1900. Every character he played was from the '30s or '50s. A perfect period character actor.
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Heaven knows I love Miller's Crossing and Polito is probably 90% responsible for that love.
"I'm talkin' about friendship. I'm talkin' about character. I'm talkin' about - hell. Leo, I ain't embarrassed to use the word - I'm talkin' about ethics." |
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It's all part of the show...
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"Goddamn creatures of the night…"
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He's giving us all the high hat now.
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Wow, just pulled out my copy of The Big Lebowski for David Huddleston last week, and now another of the Coen alumni. A sad reason for a Coen brothers mini - marathon, but a chance to celebrate his work. Thanks for the laughs, Jon.
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He was a Brother Seamus!
RIP |
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A man who kept his "etics" RIP
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Re: RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
Originally Posted by bunkaroo
(Post 12888118)
Well shit on me. Shit on me.
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Re: RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
Originally Posted by Quatermass
(Post 12888105)
Who will run Closets, Closets, Closets, Closets, Closets now?
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Re: RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
Originally Posted by gmanca
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He was a Brother Seamus!
RIP |
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