RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
09-02-16 | 09:22 AM
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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.
09-02-16 | 10:41 AM
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09-02-16 | 10:41 AM
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Re: RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
The Crow.
09-02-16 | 10:58 AM
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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.
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.
09-02-16 | 11:10 AM
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Re: RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
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.
09-02-16 | 11:26 AM
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09-02-16 | 11:55 AM
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Re: RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
It was like he was born in 1900. Every character he played was from the '30s or '50s. A perfect period character actor.
09-02-16 | 11:55 AM
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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."
"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."
09-02-16 | 01:26 PM
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Re: RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
It's all part of the show...
09-02-16 | 01:48 PM
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"Goddamn creatures of the night…"
09-02-16 | 01:48 PM
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He's giving us all the high hat now.
09-02-16 | 04:36 PM
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Re: RIP Jon Polito 1950-2016
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.
09-02-16 | 10:23 PM
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09-03-16 | 12:39 AM
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well done.
