OT: Robert Duvall dead
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A true talent.
Might not have gotten the acclaims others in his profession received , but based on his performances, Robert Duvall
was up there with the best.
RIP Robert Duvall
Might not have gotten the acclaims others in his profession received , but based on his performances, Robert Duvall
was up there with the best.
RIP Robert Duvall
One of the best actors of all time, imho. His character in Apocalypse Now was amazing. And of course Tom in the Godfather. RIP
RIP is a more appropriate thread title when people pass away, especially for a legend, but Tango is going to Tango.
His fav role was playing Augustus "Gus" McCrae in "Lonesome Dove" from 1988. He based his character's Texas Ranger mannerisms on Sammy Baugh, a QB for the Washington Redskins (and TCU before that). The book won a Pulitzer.
I never really liked westerns but I like that one a lot. Diane Lane didn't hurt - Danny Glover, Tommy Lee Jones also did some of their best work. Hollywood cant do men anymore but Lonesome checked that box. They have to get actors from Australia or UK
“It took me 10 days to read Lonesome Dove and 16 weeks to shoot it. Definitely one of the highlights of my life.” - Robert Duval
Its on Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/lonesome-dove/8263491674945878112
I never really liked westerns but I like that one a lot. Diane Lane didn't hurt - Danny Glover, Tommy Lee Jones also did some of their best work. Hollywood cant do men anymore but Lonesome checked that box. They have to get actors from Australia or UK
“It took me 10 days to read Lonesome Dove and 16 weeks to shoot it. Definitely one of the highlights of my life.” - Robert Duval
Its on Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/lonesome-dove/8263491674945878112
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RIP is a more appropriate thread title when people pass away, especially for a legend, but Tango is going to Tango.
I loved Duvall and think he was a great actor.
However, nobody “rests in peace” after death.
You either die and go to be with Jesus Christ or option 2, which is eternal torment.
RIP seems disingenuous under the circumstances.
He was just as much of a son as Santino and Michael!
I wish. The quote about reading and filming Dove was from Duval but I forgot to add his name after the quote but I fixed it.
I recall two of his early performances. He played a German soldier in the 60’s TV Series “Combat!”, and Boo Radley in “To Kill a Mockingbird”. Then came his great roles in the decades that followed.
I was hoping someone would mention that role! Loved that movie. If I recall correctly, that movie didn't do well upon initial release or it had limited distribution. Critics got a hold of it and it received new life. It started out as "The Ace" and was re-released and re-branded as "The Great Santini."
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No problem, I'll make sure nobody says it when you go to option A or B.
His roles in The Godfather / Apocalypse Now and the Great Santini were classic !
All Academy Award worthy!
All Academy Award worthy!
People forget that he was also the original Frank Burns in the movie M*A*S*H
Man - a true loss to the industry. One of my top favorites of all time. I’ll have to watch a few of his movies this weekend. RIP
I always thought he was underrated as an actor even with all of the acclaim he got. Unlike the DeNiros and Pacinos of the world, you could lose yourself in the actual performance and not see the star you recognized behind it.
Even though he became a star, he never lost the qualities of the best character actors.
Even though he became a star, he never lost the qualities of the best character actors.
His 4th wife, was 41 years younger than him. That'll keep a man young!
Duvall was known as a skilled Argentine tango dancer and maintained tango studios in both Argentina and the United States. He also trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and practiced martial arts with his wife.
Duvall was known as a skilled Argentine tango dancer and maintained tango studios in both Argentina and the United States. He also trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and practiced martial arts with his wife.
lol..I first read it as Marital Arts.... which also helps with the aging...His 4th wife, was 41 years younger than him. That'll keep a man young!
Duvall was known as a skilled Argentine tango dancer and maintained tango studios in both Argentina and the United States. He also trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and practiced martial arts with his wife.
Just read another Duvall quote about Lonesome Dove
"When I was doing The Godfather, I knew we were doing something big. When I was doing Lonesome Dove, I got the same feeling. I've only felt that a couple of times in my life." ( New York Tribune, Feb 6, 1989)