This superb actor died this week aged only 59. He'll be an awful loss to film and TV as he was one of those actors who instantly added a nice touch of class to whatever he was performing in and was an influence who forced the people around him to up their game. Sadly he never quite made it to the big time but he was an actor you'd recognise straight away and you'd definitely recognise his accent. A silky voice of the type beloved by people looking to hire a smooth talking charmer. Thankfully we'll get to see him do his thing one last time in series 2 of Luke Cage soon.
He's been an advisor to the mayor of Baltimore. Been Don King, the man with the funniest hair in America. Been murdered by Patrick Bateman along with his dog. Been father to a fiery superhero. Been a coroner who dealt with gluttony, pride and greed. Played a mutant half man half kangaroo in a post apocalyptic world. He worked alongside Frank and Claire Underwood, Liz Lemon and Jean Luc Picard. And he even wanted to visit Carrigstown one day. Seriously. Check out his 34 year long career here.
Greatest hits
Airheads. Marcus. The level headed radio station employee and well able to deal with the 3 fools who hijack the place. This mid 90's comedy is really worth revisiting btw. It's so much fun.
The Wire. Martin Querns. The boss of Emerald City and a morally corrupt bastard. A brilliantly slimy role.
American Psycho. A small one scene role as a homeless man but one embued with dignity. Tough to watch what happens to him here.
The Wire. Norman Wilson. The engine behind Tommy Carcetti's mayoral machine. Didn't vote for him of course.
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