Favorite Bruno Kirby Film?

[Zomby Woof]

RIP, Bruno Kirby. You found a good niche and made the most of your gifts with it. :thumbsup:

My favorite, if forced to choose, would be his role as 2nd Lt. Steven Hauk in "Good Morning, Vietnam". He must have done his homework - for he captured so damn perfectly the essence of a pompous, clueless, anal retentive junior lieutenant.

Of course, he was great in "best friend" roles, especially with Billy Crystal in "When Harry Met Sally" and "City Slickers".

[flamingyouth]

1. He was in so many good ones

Of those listed, "This is Spinal Tap" is probably my favorite, but I voted for "When Harry Met Sally" because his role was so great in it. I was so sad to hear he'd passed away so young. :(

[Zomby Woof]

2. His Dad is still active as an actor

Bruce Kirby. My heart goes out to him... losing a child at ANY age is too deeply heartwrenching to imagine.

"Baby Fishmouth!"

[Richardo]

3. Wait a sec. Wha' happun?

I did not hear this. How sad.

(BTW I loved him as Clemenza)

[Zomby Woof]

4. Sadly, he died Monday of leukemia at 57

:-(

[terrya]

5. "The Freshman"

I liked the movie a lot.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

6. Godfather II - a small but pivotal role.

RIP. :(

[martymar64]

7. Toss up between Spinal Tap and Godfather II

I voted Godfather because that is my favorite movie of all time (I and II together as one story).

[chieftain]

8. "Between the Lines" is a wonderful period piece.

It is set in an underground newspaper in Boston in the 70's. Bruno was an underachieving reporter who scores a big scoop. John Heard, Lindsay Krouse several other solid young actors were in it. Jeff Goldblum turned in a bravura performance as an unreconstructed rock critic and Southside Johnny provided a boffo rendition of "Having a Party"
All in all it is a very enjoyable film. It was the first time I noticed Bruno and thereafter, I always watched for his name because I was sure I would enjoy anything he was in. I will miss seeing him in new material but he left us an excellent body of work to enjoy.