Luckys harry dean stanton gives a beautiful final star. Theres no question which line from harry dean stantons long movie career ive quoted most often over the last few decades. Harry dean stanton, the gaunt, holloweyed, scenestealing character actor who broke out of obscurity in his late 50s in two starring movie roles and capped his career with an acclaimed. In honor of his birthday, were looking back at the incredible film career of harry dean stanton. Harry dean stanton knew lucky would be the last film he made before. The following is the complete filmography of american actor harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017. Harry dean stanton, a prolific character actor who brought a soulful, hangdog presence to such varied films as alien, paris, texas, repo man and pretty in pink, becoming a. Willard credited as dean stanton 1971 twolane blacktop. Stanton, who died september 15, 2017, leave behind quite a legacy. Harry dean stanton, who died earlier this month, at the age of ninetyone, had the misfortune of becoming a star in a bad movie, paris, texas, and its misguided influence deformed the.
The following is the complete filmography of american actor harry dean stanton july 14, 1926. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by harry dean stanton. Sep 27, 2017 harry dean stanton may be gone, but the wellrespected character actor has left a quirky, unsentimentally touching and rather delightful tribute to himself, a movie called lucky. Stanton was born in west irvine, kentucky, to ersel moberly, a cook, and sheridan harry stanton, a barber and tobacco farmer. Harry dean stanton, character actor who became a star.
Harry dean stanton full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Sergeant parker credited as dean stanton the miniskirt mob. Movie titles and typography from all feature films starring harry dean stanton 19262017 available on bluray. Sep 26, 2017 harry dean stanton s death was a shock to many. Harry dean stanton in the rifleman 1958 harry dean stanton in where the lilies bloom. Lucky a film about the late harry dean stanton that. I had to decide if i wanted to be a singer or an actor, harry dean stanton once said. Harry dean stanton gave the movie world a gift with his last and final performance.
Weve lost so many cinematic legends this year and we will lose more. Harry dean stanton knew lucky would be his last film indiewire. He was a prolific actor for well over six decades, appearing in alien, repo man, inland empire, paris, texas and so, so much more. Harry dean stanton biography, movie highlights and. Harry dean stanton stole more scenes than most other actors even appeared in. Set over one summer, the film follows precocious sixyearold moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of walt disney world. Posted on september 19, 2017 september 19, 2017 by chris van dijk. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own. An accomplished musician who led his own group, the harry dean stanton band, originally known as harry dean stanton and the repo men. Here is the heartrending almostfinal movie performance from the then 90year old harry dean stanton. In a career spanning over sixty years, harry dean stanton appeared in a variety of indie and cult films, besides the mainstream hollywood productions. Lucky a film about the late harry dean stanton that isnt.
Sep 16, 2017 harry dean stanton was a lot of things a child of the depression, a wwii vet, a beatnik, a bit player in tv and movies, a troubadour, a hipster icon. The coolest dude in the room rolling stones film critic pays tribute to the quintessential character actor the sort of lean, mean presence. A southerneryoung, poor, ambitious but uneducateddetermines to become something in the world. Each may think they know a lot about one another, but as they interact the remarkable details of their lives emerge. H ere is the heartrending almostfinal movie performance from the then 90yearold harry dean stanton. Sep 15, 2018 harry dean stanton died one year ago today, and he went out on a high note. Acclaimed character actor john carroll lynchs directorial debut, lucky, is at once a love letter to the life and career of harry dean stanton as well as a meditation on mortality, loneliness. Party fiction takes a dreamy and philosophical approach, reflecting the personality of the man who is its subject. Randolph halverson credited as dean stanton kellys heroes. The answers are irrelevantto stanton, and to this film. Most of all, though, people referred to him as a character actor, a term that he always hated and considered reductive at best and an insult at worst.
Hij heeft meer dan tweehonderd film en tvrollen op zijn naam staan, werd. The care bears movie voice of brave heart lion 1985 uforia brother bud 1985. One of four 1984 movies that actress nastassja kinski starred in that were released in that year. Jul 07, 2017 acclaimed character actor john carroll lynchs directorial debut, lucky, is at once a love letter to the life and career of harry dean stanton as well as a meditation on mortality, loneliness. He actually had one more film in him after this before he died, playing a sheriff in the yet. Though harry dean stanton may have lived a full life filled with bigname film successes, there are five things you need to know about his death. Sort harry dean stanton movie s how they were received by critics and audiences. Harry dean stanton may be gone, but the wellrespected character actor has left a quirky, unsentimentally touching and rather delightful tribute to himself, a movie called lucky. Harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017 was an american actor, musician. A few words from harry dean stanton behind the scenes, harry dean stanton s final film take interview with director john carroll lynch interview with writersproducers logan sparks and drago sumonja and theatrical trailer. Harry dean stanton, who has died aged 91, was a vintage performer, only reaching his full potential in his late 50s billed as dean stanton throughout the 1950s and 60s, the narrowfaced, weather. The following is the complete filmography of american actor harry dean stanton july 14.
It is a fitting tribute to a man whos body of work contained only two lead roles. He decides that the best way to do that is to become a preacher and start up his own church. Harry dean stanton knew lucky would be his last film. The films include paris, texas 1984, marias lovers 1984, unfaithfully yours 1984 and the hotel new hampshire 1984. Sort harry dean stanton movie s by ultimate movie rankings umr score. From alien to twin peaks our picks for the late character actors greatest onscreen moments. Wild at heart 1990, the straight story 1999, and inland empire 2006. Veteran actor harry dean stanton turns 90 this year. Remembering the late harry dean stanton with lucky daily news. Harry said that whatever happens this would be his last movie. We all want them to last, to entertain us till the end of our days. The meaning of life and death, and whether existence is anything more than a black void, is also at the heart of stantons final movie, lucky. Rent lucky 2017 starring harry dean stanton and david lynch on dvd and bluray.
Top 10 harry dean stanton movie performances taste of. In a career that spanned more than six decades, stanton played supporting roles in the films cool hand luke 1967, kellys heroes 1970, dillinger 1973, the godfather part ii 1974, alien 1979. Harry dean stantons last movie cements his singular legacy. Lucky found the revered actor at his best, marking another stellar performance in a decadeslong career full of. Harry dean stanton died earlier this month at age 91. In appreciation of harry dean stanton, the coolest guy in. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Harry dean stanton, character actor in twin peaks, big. Harry dean stanton is wonderful as an elderly desert rat living his set routine, independently outside a small town with a host of other colorful characters. Brad dourif, john huston, dan shor, harry dean stanton. Veteran character actor harry dean stanton, who died two weeks ago at age 91, could be just as mesmerizing in real life as he always was on the. Stanton was a favorite of film critic roger ebert, who said that no movie featuring either harry dean stanton or m.
On september 15, 2017, legendary character actor harry dean stanton passed away. This week sees the release of his new movie, lucky, in which he plays a 90yearold contemplating his own mortality. Why america misses its icon harry dean stanton the independent. Harry dean stanton and producer mary sweeney at the after party of the centerpiece gala screening of inland empire during the afi fest 2006. Remembering the late harry dean stanton with lucky.
Courtesy magnolia pictures this article is more than 2 years old. However, ebert later admitted that dream a little dream 1989, in which stanton appeared, was a clear violation of this rule. Harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017 was an american actor, musician, and singer. Harry dean stanton was a lot of things a child of the depression, a wwii vet, a beatnik, a bit player in tv and movies, a troubadour, a hipster icon. To help maintain its secrecy, learned of the demise of his character roman grant on the hbo show big love shortly before filming. Emmet walsh in a supporting role can be altogether bad. Sort by how many oscar nominations and how many oscar wins each harry dean stanton movie received. Over his sixdecade career, the late, great actor managed the improbable feat of being as recognizable from his.
Lived in lexington, kentucky and graduated from lafayette senior high school with the class of 1944. Harry dean stanton the movie title stills collection. Director david lynch, harry dean stanton and laura dern at the after party of the centerpiece gala screening of inland empire during the afi fest 2006. This is a strange circumstance, sighs john carroll lynch. A perpetually haggard character actor with hounddog eyes and the rare ability to alternate between menace and earnest at a moments notice, harry dean stanton has proven one of the most enduring and endearing actors of his generation. The late harry dean stanton on life and lucky, his. Sep 19, 2017 on september 15, 2017, legendary character actor harry dean stanton passed away. Harry dean stanton filmography and movies fandango. Sep 28, 2017 harry dean stanton, who died earlier this month, at the age of ninetyone, had the misfortune of becoming a star in a bad movie, paris, texas, and its misguided influence deformed the. Its not an action adventure movie its a wonderful character. Quotations by harry dean stanton, american actor, born july 14, 1926.
How paris, texas sold harry dean stanton short the new yorker. His wildly varied career contains a few starring roles the haunting paris, texas is a mustwatch, but the mans true gift is portraying. I thought if i could be an actor, i could do all of it. Enjoy the best harry dean stanton quotes at brainyquote. Harry dean stanton may be gone, but in addition to his illustrious career of quintessentially american roles, hes left behind one more new movie. Harry dean stanton celebrity profile check out the latest harry dean stanton photo gallery. Harry dean stanton, reserved, elusive, carries around his solitude with him wherever he goes. The late harry dean stanton on life and lucky, his upcoming. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton, who has died aged 91, was a vintage performer, only reaching his full potential in his late 50s billed as dean stanton throughout the 1950s and 60s, the narrowfaced, weather.
Stanton has over one hundred credited film and television roles, including three films by david lynch. Harry dean stanton biography, movie highlights and photos. Sort harry dean stanton movies how they were received by critics and audiences. Harry dean stanton celebrity profile check out the latest harry dean stanton photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. He made his film debut with tomahawk trail in 1957. Sep, 20 harry dean stanton, reserved, elusive, carries around his solitude with him wherever he goes. How paris, texas sold harry dean stanton short the new. Harry dean stanton was an american actor who portrayed carl rodd, manager of the fat trout trailer park, in twin peaks. Harry dean stanton list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Lucky rent movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
Harry dean stanton died one year ago today, and he went out on a high note. Stanton s life philosophy is paralleled in the movie. Sep 12, 2018 h ere is the heartrending almostfinal movie performance from the then 90yearold harry dean stanton. View harry dean stanton photo, images, movie photo stills, celebrity photo galleries, red carpet premieres and more on fandango. He said it in alex coxs black comedy repo man in 1984.