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RIP Eli Wallach

betteb — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:16:10 GMT

Eli Wallach, a celebrated stage and film actor who excelled at playing impulsive characters across the ethnic spectrum, memorably as Mexican bandits in the 1960s movie westerns “The Magnificent Seven” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” died June 24 at his home in Manhattan. He was 98.

Mr. Wallach became one of the busiest character actors in Hollywood, with more than 150 credits in films and on television. He portrayed a Cambodian warlord in “Lord Jim” (1965), based on a Joseph Conrad novel; the Shah of Khwarezm opposite Omar Sharif in the title role of “Genghis Khan” (1965); and a candy-loving mobster in “The Godfather: Part III” (1990).

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JaneMarple — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:26:58 GMT

They don't make them like him anymore, RIP.

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betteb — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:36:31 GMT

On 6/25/2014 JaneMarple said:
They don't make them like him anymore, RIP.

They sure don't.

Thanks for posting. I was beginning to think I was the only one here old enough remember him

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Puzzle Piece — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:36:53 GMT

""Blondie""

I enjoyed him in 'The Misfits' with Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable.

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NoelSeven — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:38:32 GMT

He was wonderful! A great actor. A son of Jewish parents, he served in WW2. Rest in peace.

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------ — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:44:14 GMT

Wasn't he married to the same woman for over 60 years?

A one of a kind. He will be missed. May he RIP.

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sylviahomeatlast — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:48:33 GMT

I always liked him

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croemer — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:54:18 GMT

Awww...so sad.

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gazelle77 — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:56:46 GMT

What a fabulous life he had! So talented!

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betteb — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:07:59 GMT

On 6/25/2014 ------ said:
Wasn't he married to the same woman for over 60 years?

A one of a kind. He will be missed. May he RIP.

Eli Wallach and his wife Anne Jackson, 86, had stellar solo acting careers, but their projects together had a special magic.

Married 66 years and the parents of three children, Wallach and Jackson were able to translate their personal chemistry and dynamism into their roles whether on screen, stage and television.

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nunya — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:08:32 GMT

On 6/25/2014 betteb said:

Tuco!

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betteb — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:09:24 GMT

On 6/25/2014 Love Roses said:
""Blondie""

I enjoyed him in 'The Misfits' with Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable.

Great movie.

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Teacups — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:17:56 GMT

Wonderful people

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luvmyteddy4 — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:21:37 GMT

On 6/25/2014 nunya said:
On 6/25/2014 betteb said:

Tuco!

I watched this movie last month. He always played a good bandito.

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Sammycat1 — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:39:52 GMT

Great actor. He played a good role in his later years in ""The Holiday"" with Kate Winslet.

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newziesuzie — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:51:40 GMT

On 6/25/2014 betteb said:
On 6/25/2014 Love Roses said:
""Blondie""

I enjoyed him in 'The Misfits' with Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable.

Great movie.

Very great. We just saw it on TCM recently. RIP.

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BeckiWV — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 04:03:00 GMT

RIP. I always enjoyed his work very much.

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Sister Golden Hair — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 04:08:12 GMT

Hello betteb

My favorite was the ""Magnificent Seven"".

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hckynut — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 05:18:45 GMT

I remember him best in "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" along with Clint Eastwood. He was a great actor and I really like him in the above movie. I know he varied appearing on Broadway and other places, but I am not familiar with any of those things.

Condolences to all who love him.

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shesallthat — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:08:49 GMT

On 6/25/2014 nunya said:
On 6/25/2014 betteb said:

Tuco!

that is what i said yesterday when i read it on facebook - oh Tuco!!!!! i love watching TG TB & TU