RIP Harve Presnell

[rhett7660]

Harve Presnell, the Golden Globe-winning actor best known for his role as William H. Macy's father-in-law in Fargo and who starred in Broadway musicals The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Annie, has died. He was 75.

The actor died Tuesday at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif., after a battle with pancreatic cancer, Presnell's agent told the Associated Press.

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Born, George Harvey Presnell on Sept. 14, 1933, he was known for his booming baritone voice. The 6-foot-4 actor first gained attention in 1960 as mining prospector "Leadville" Johnny Brown in The Unsinkable Molly Brown. He later reprised the role in the 1964 film version opposite Debbie Reynolds in the title role.

Presnell became a leading man when he was cast as wealthy, bald Daddy Warbucks in a tour of Annie. He continued to play the role in various productions of the musical, including a run on Broadway from 1981-1983. He also played the character in the ill-fated, off-Broadway sequel, Annie Warbucks.

Outside of theater, Presnell was best known on the big screen for his role in the Coen Brothers' 1996 film Fargo, in which he played Macy's father-in-law. Some of his other notable film appearances include When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965), The Glory Guys (1965) and Paint Your Wagon (1969). The Fargo role helped revive his career, leading to roles in Saving Private Ryan and most recently Evan Almighty.

Presnell was also no stranger to the small screen. He was recurring character Mr. Parker on NBC's The Pretender and starred in the short-lived Andy Barker, P.I. He also had a brief arc on Dawson's Creek as A.I. Brooks, an old-Hollywood director and mentor to Dawson.

In 1965, he won the Golden Globe for Most Promising Male Newcomer alongside George Segal and Topol.

He is survived by his second wife, Veeva, six children and several grandchildren.

http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/harve-presnell/news/153289

 

[Anuba]

Ah.. sad. I didn't know him by name but I instantly recognized him from Fargo, where he was brilliant.

The grim reaper is busy this year...

Ricardo Montalban
John Updike
Estelle Bennett
Ron Silver
Natasha Richardson
Bea Arthur
David Carradine
Ed McMahon
Farrah Fawcett
Michael Jackson
Billy Mays
Harve Presnell
Karl Malden
Mollie Sugden

 

[rhett7660]

I just read about Karl Maldon... that is very sad.....

I agree... didn't recognize the name but as soon as I saw his picture. I knew who he was.... Very sad.

 

[OddyOh]

AI Brooks

Ah, I recall him from Dawson's Creek...R.I.P. Mr. Brooks!

 

[themoonisdown09]

This has to be one of the biggest years for celebrity deaths. It's crazy!

 

[Anuba]

This has to be one of the biggest years for celebrity deaths. It's crazy!

Yes... but it's also the biggest year for number of celebrities still alive!

Don Pardo, alive.
Patrick Swayze, alive.
Mickey Rooney, alive.
Don Rickles, alive.
Dick Clark, alive.
Jimmy Carter, alive.
Phyllis Diller, alive.
Lindsay Lohan, alive.

 

[Antares]

Ah.. sad. I didn't know him by name but I instantly recognized him from Fargo, where he was brilliant.

The grim reaper is busy this year...

Ricardo Montalban
John Updike
Estelle Bennett
Ron Silver
Natasha Richardson
Bea Arthur
David Carradine
Ed McMahon
Farrah Fawcett
Michael Jackson
Billy Mays
Harve Presnell
Karl Malden
Mollie Sugden

Don' forget about Fred Travalena