Rip was a good ole boy - and his country roots showed through in some of his best roles.
Kinky - Tennessee Williams - Payday - Cross Creek MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH captured his dark nature - but DEFENDING YOUR LIFE is one of the great unsung comedy classics - I recommend that title to anyone who may not have see in yet - or lately! Alan > On Jul 10, 2019, at 6:45 AM, Kirby McDaniel <[email protected]> wrote: > > Yes, a wonderful actor who enlivened many films. Many are memorable, but > these stand out for me personally: > > THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH He was second billed to David Bowie. > > PAYDAY (1973) > > SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH > > HEARTLAND > > Rip Torn was all over the place, working in many films, and improving most of > them. > > Who else ever played Judas Isacariot and Louis XV ?! > > And he is Sissy Spacek's cousin. > > And was born in Temple, TX. Graduated from high school in Taylor, TX, just > up the road a bit from Austin. > > Kirby McDaniel > MovieArt.com > > > > >> On Jul 10, 2019, at 7:01 AM, Posteropolis <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> So sorry for your loss, Alan. I'll always remember Rip as Artie on the Larry >> Sanders Show, one of the smartest and funniest shows ever produced for TV. >> And Rip's performance was the standout. >> >> Dave >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alan >> Adler >> Sent: July-10-19 1:19 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [MOPO] Rip Torn passes at 88 - >> >> I just read on the internet that Rip Torn has passed away at 88. He was one >> of my favorites who always surprised me with what he brought to a role. What >> a whimsical, yet powerful actor he was. And a great guy, too. Rip was a >> friend and we had many laughs together. Riding in a convertible one sunny >> day up Topanga Canyon Blvd he opened his wallet and gave me a dollar bill to >> option his interest in the lead for a screenplay I'd written. I left home >> for moments like that. We had dinners (he liked frog legs at fancy >> restaurants, shared a few dances, a number of parties and a lot of laughs. >> He was truly one of the most remarkable talents I've ever gotten to know out >> here in Hollywoodland. He lived and breathed life large. Just like it's >> supposed to be. He was a pathfinder. He will be greatly missed. >> >> Alan >> Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com >> ___________________________________________________________________ >> How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List >> >> Send a message addressed to: [email protected] >> In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L >> >> The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. >> >> Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com >> ___________________________________________________________________ >> How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List >> >> Send a message addressed to: [email protected] >> In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L >> >> The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com > ___________________________________________________________________ > How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List > > Send a message addressed to: [email protected] > In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L > > The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
