Legendary actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

[Goonch]

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/robert-duvall-dead/507-602cd9af-40dd-4906-a671-b83bac86dd01



WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose career across seven decades included memorable roles in "Tender Mercies," "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died. He was 95 years old.

The death was confirmed by Duvall's wife, Luciana, on the actor's Facebook page. She said Robert passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by love and comfort.

[hlthe2b]

1. Ohhhh! I hadn't realized he was 95. I thought he was closer to DeNiro's age (82)

Great actor and incredibly memorable roles. RIP, Bob

[Goonch]

2. Boo

Mary Badham, Robert Duvall and Philip Alford in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962).

[sop]

14. That was his film debut, as Boo Radley.

[LisaM]

16. Interesting. 'Boo Radley' was an answer on Final Jeopardy last week.

For some reason, it was a triple stumper.

I don't really know how to process that someone's first movie character stumped all the Jeopardy contestants and then he died a few days later, but there has to be some kharmic twist to that.

[evolves]

18. Do you remember the question?

N/T

[LisaM]

25. Yes. The category was 1960s novel characters.

"An article about autism in fictional characters included him, whose “‘reward’ is to have his brave act go unrecognized'".

The category name was a huge help. I was quite surprised no one got it, since it's the Tournament of Champions. The two men were ahead with similar scores and they both bet it all, and the woman who was trailing in third didn't bet anything.

This is straying s little from Robert Duvall, sorry.

[evolves]

35. Thanks for that, Lisa.

My mom (who died in 2022) and I both loved Jeopardy.
It didn’t air here at all time that i could watch it, so she would call me and sometimes didn’t even say “hi” before launching into the Final Jeopardy category. I loved that.

I would’ve bet it all on this one. She would have been very happy with this category— To Kill a Mockingbird was her favorite book.

[sop]

24. After Boo Radley, Duvall had a few small supporting roles, including the cab driver in 'Bullitt,' with Steve McQueen.

[BaronChocula]

27. You have to say "spoiler alert"

I haven't watched that one yet. But I would have got it anyway. One of my many fave movies along with the first two "Godfather" films.

Was always disappointed he was repug, but I just read he stopped supporting that pigsty in 2014.

[Goonch]

21. ;-{)

[quaint]

3. Great Republican actor

[EYESORE 9001]

5. Too bad about that part

Unlike many within MAGAtry today who are washed-up, talentless hacks.

[quaint]

7. He did wake up a little and stopped supported them.

I'm slow to forgive Repuglycans.

[KS Toronado]

22. "Repuglycans" ......they are, spot on I like it

[calimary]

45. Yes! I like it, too!

GOOD one, quaint!

[Brother Buzz]

37. Did he, or was it that AI generated crap talk that splashed a month or so ago...

on YouTube?

[orleans]

40. check out the link on post 39. not ai generated nt

[quaint]

39. Here

Republican Robert Duvall Bolts GOP
Marlow Stern Thu, March 13, 2014

[Warpy]

49. Great storyteller, had the tough old Texan down perfectly

although his range was greater than just that.

He once claimed t o be both.

In any case, I never hired him for his politics. I hired him for his story telling. He will be missed.

[quaint]

56. Agree. Didn't mean to imply we shouldn't appreciate his work.

[dweller]

4. Uva Uvam Vivendo Varia Fit

So long Gus




✌🏻

[Shrek]

12. "Whackin' a surly bartender ain't much of a crime"

Such a great character.

[valleyrogue]

6. I think the best performance he ever gave out of all the great performances in his career

was his role in the Twilight Zone episode, "Miniature." His character was one everybody could identify with, a person who never could fit in with everybody else but found comfort in escaping to a library dollhouse. Great episode. Duvall should have won an Emmy for it.

[Goonch]

19. The Twilight Zone: Season 4, Episode Eight "Miniature" Air Date: February 21, 1963

Robert Duvall delivers a gentle, nuanced performance as Charley Parkes, a demure, awkward introvert who lives with his mother. He is single but his mother (Pert Kelton), sister Myra (Barbara Barrie), and his brother-in-law Buddy (Lennie Weinrib) all continually treat him like a child. During the day, Charley works a menial job, but in the evenings he visits a nearby museum where a miniature vintage dollhouse is put on display behind a glass casing.

[RobertDevereaux]

20. Yes indeed. An episode not to be missed!

[AverageOldGuy]

8. Robert Duvall - my favorite quote

“We're all travelers in this world - from sweet grass to the packin' house - birth till death - we travel between the eternities. "


-- Prentice Ritter, Robert Duval's character in the TV series "Broken Trail"

[calimary]

54. I'm gonna save this quote.

Probably for the next Call to Action email that our Indivisible group puts together every weekend. Every CTA script begins with a quote.

[edbermac]

9. "I love the smell of napalm in the morning."

[Nictuku]

10. That is the quote that came to my mind when I read this OP

RIP

[SergeStorms]

30. One of the all-time great scenes in film making.

He was a treasure. At least we'll always have his movies.

[mountain grammy]

48. NOW my husband remembers who he is!!!

This clip!! Thank you! Having some memory issues, good to have a visual.
I remember that movie, he said. If it came out sooner, I'd be living in Canada.

Good old Robert Duvall.. may he rest in peace.

[LoisB]

11. I really liked his acting. Didn't realize he was that old.

[PCIntern]

13. I saw him speak at my college reunion 20 years ago

I remember several things he spoke about. Remarkable man and actor.

On edit: he was in that Twilight Zone about the dollhouse which came to life. Also the cab driver in Bullitt, and as recently as the Jack Reacher film with Tom Cruise. Memorable.

[Norbert]

15. Fantastic actor

Wasn't he and Dustin Hoffman roomies when they were starving actors.

[Bluestocking]

41. And James Caan and Gene Hackman

Hoffman is the only one left

[Grumpy Old Guy]

17. My favorite was Gus in "Lonesome Dove."

As far as I'm concerned he outacted the whole cast, including Tommy Lee Jones.

[Prairie_Seagull]

26. "It was quite the party"

Gus says on his death bed.

[TommieMommy]

23. Oh no 💙 🙏 RIP 🙏 I loved his movies

[Coldwater]

28. Charlie Don't Surf

[SergeStorms]

29. I was just thinking of him last night.

About what a great career he had and what a great actor he was.

You don't think I had anything to do with his death, do you?

Maybe if I think about Trump tonight.............. hey, it's worth a shot.

[Chasstev365]

31. The Great Santini!

[ProfessorGAC]

38. A Thing About That Movie

When I first saw that movie, it was named "The Ace".
They tested 3 different titles & The Ace stuck.
It was after the movie became big on cable premium channels & created a buzz, it was renamed prior to a second theatrical release.
So, I knew "The Ace" and it took a bit to realize Santini was the same movie!

[cannabis_flower]

46. That's one of my favorite movies.

And my favorite scene from the movie:

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[TNNurse]

32. Boo Radley is gone,

When I asked my husband which Duvall roles I want to see soon, he guessed To Kill a Mockingbird, but it is a tiny role for him

I want to watch Lonesome Dove and Secondhand Lions (and yes we own the DVDs, along with Crazy Heart, Open Range and Broken Trail).

I do not need to see Godfather or Apocalypse or Santini again. Nothing to do with the quality of the acting.

[ms liberty]

33. The original Frank Burns in the movie M*A*S*H

[31st Street Bridge]

34. So many wonderful performances!!

Perhaps his most underrated one was as the Soviet dictator in the TV biopic "Stalin"!

[Hoosier_Progressiv]

36. RIP Uncle Prent

You saved those children.

[YoshidaYui]

42. Wow

He was a wonderful actor

[3825-87867]

43. I love the smell of Democracy in the morning!

[2naSalit]

44. ...

[LudwigPastorius]

47. He was the lead in a 70s George Lucas sci-fi movie.

Not that one, but this one:

[miyazaki]

53. Remember the name of his mate?

-Always a good sci-fi trivia question.

[VGNonly]

50. "I don't trust happiness"

[OmegaX]

51. One of the greatest actors of the last half-century...

...and one of my favorites of all-time; so many great roles and so many great performances.

Rest in peace, Mr. Duvall; thanks for the movies and the memories...

[LetMyPeopleVote]

52. Rest in Peace the GREAT Robert Duval!

Link to tweet

[badhair77]

55. When she lived in DC, my high school friend used to tango at his studio

in Virgina. He and his wife were accomplished dancers and passionate about teaching others.