Definite List of Deceased Actors from RoboCop Franchise
This is list of all main or significant cast members of RoboCop movie franchise who have past away in order of death date.
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- Phil Rubenstein was born on 3 August 1940 in Bronx, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for RoboCop 2 (1990), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) and Tango & Cash (1989). He was married to Joan Lee Herstik. He died on 26 June 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.Poulos. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990). He died June 26, 1992. Cause of death "heart attack".
- Stunts
- Actress
- Special Effects
A pioneering Hollywood stunt woman, she worked in motion pictures for over 50 years. A world-class athlete, she was a member of the U.S. women's volleyball team, and played in two world championships. At age 50 she was a silver medalist at the Pan-American games in Chicago. She appeared in over 100 films, not only as a stunt person but also as a character actress. Swimming and diving stunts for Dorothy Lamour, stunt double for Vivien Leigh and Donna Reed among others, she received a lifetime achievement award from Women in Film in 1933.Homeless Woman. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990). She died November 15, 1996. Cause of death "undisclosed".- Woody Watson was born on 26 February 1948 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for A Perfect World (1993), RoboCop 2 (1990) and Powder (1995). He was married to Bethany J. Wright and Claudia A.. He died on 27 January 1999 in Trenton, Texas, USA.OCP Security #2. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990). He died January 27, 1999. Cause of death "tractor accident".
- Actor
- Art Department
- Special Effects
Ed Geldart was born on 7 May 1925 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for RoboCop 2 (1990), Mississippi Burning (1988) and Rushmore (1998). He was married to Carollyn Davidson Geldart. He died on 21 August 2002 in Houston, Texas, USA.Electronics Store Owner. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990). He died August 21, 2002. Cause of death "after a brief illness".- John Nesci was born on 7 October 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for RoboCop 3 (1993), American Playhouse (1980) and The Big Blue (1988). He died on 24 December 2002 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.Jensen. Appeared in RoboCop 3 (1993). He died December 24, 2002. Cause of death "undisclosed".
- Actor
- Art Department
Daniel Peter "Dan" O'Herlihy was born on 1 May 1919 at Odessa Cottage, Wexford Town, County Wexford (Ireland) to John Robert O'Herlihy, a civil servant from Cork who later worked in the Department of Industry and Commerce, and Ellen (née Hanton). Dan had at least two siblings, a sister and a younger brother (Michael O'Herlihy, who became a television director). The family moved to Dublin when Dan was one year old. Educated at CBS Eblana (Dún Laoghaire Christian Brothers School), as a teenager he developed literary ambitions. Upon entering UCD, he applied to study law but rapidly switched to architecture which allowed him to use his drawing skills. While a student he published political cartoons in Irish newspapers under the initials "TOC".
O'Herlihy decided not to follow in his father's footsteps, forsaking the life of an architect in favour of the acting profession. The tall, distinguished-looking university graduate boasted a rich, resonant voice which enabled him to easily find work in radio plays, as well on the stage. He first came to note as a small part actor with the Gate and Abbey Theatre Players, on occasion putting his architectural qualifications to use as a set designer. His first leading role was in Sean O'Casey's play 'Red Roses for Me' in 1944. During one of his performances in Dublin, he was spotted by the director Carol Reed and cast as an IRA terrorist in Odd Man Out (1947). This, and another London-produced film, Hungry Hill (1947), resulted in good critical notices , prompting another genial filmmaker, Orson Welles, to cast O'Herlihy in the role of Macduff for his Mercury/Republic production of Macbeth (1948). While this enterprise was far from successful, the actor's rugged, bearded appearance sufficiently impressed Luis Buñuel to cast him in the titular role of Robinson Crusoe (1954).
Until the arrival of "Friday", the only other featured character, this definitive version of Daniel Defoe's shipwrecked 17th century mariner was a tour-de-force one man show, a compelling, wordless portrayal of agonised solitude. However, as the Mexican production was considered merely a B-movie in Hollywood, O'Herlihy was forced to invest some of his own money to have the film exhibited in Los Angeles. While he was rewarded with an Oscar nomination, few worthy job offers came his way. For the remainder of the decade, he worked under short-term contracts as a character actor (often billed as "Daniel O'Herlihy") for Universal and 20th Century Fox, typically cast in costume dramas like The Black Shield of Falworth (1954), The Purple Mask (1955) and The Virgin Queen (1955). When movie roles became scarce, he branched out into anthology television, eventually becoming a much sought-after guest star on popular prime time shows like The Untouchables (1959), Bonanza (1959) and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964). Work on radio shows, like 'Johnny Dollar', 'Suspense' and 'Lux Radio Theatre', also continued to provide him with a steady source of income.
From the mid-1960s, he was afforded several better film opportunities: first, in a memorable dual role as the sinister, voyeuristic Dr.Caligari AND the handsome psychiatrist treating repressed mental patient Jane Lindstrom (Glynis Johns), in Robert Bloch's off-beat psycho-thriller, The Cabinet of Caligari (1962). Second, he played an anguished U.S. Air Force general contemplating orders to drop a hydrogen bomb over New York, in Sidney Lumet's gripping anti-war drama Fail Safe (1964). He was also, among later big screen appearances, one of many name actors in the star-studded military epic Waterloo (1970) (as Napoleon's "Marshal Ney"); unrecognisable in make-up as a reptilian alien in the 'Star Wars' clone The Last Starfighter (1984); as irredeemable villains in Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) and RoboCop (1987); and as the inscrutable Andrew Packard in Twin Peaks (1990) on television. He continued to alternate film work with acting on stage in Los Angeles and at the Abbey Theater. Dan O'Herlihy died on 17 February 2005, aged 85. He left his papers to the care of University College Dublin (UCD) where he had graduated with a degree in architecture in 1945.The Old Man. Appeared in RoboCop (1987) and RoboCop 2 (1990). He died February 17, 2005. Cause of death "natural causes".- Actor
- Production Designer
- Soundtrack
Born in Japan, Makoto Iwamatsu was living there with his grandparents while his parents studied art in the United States, when Japan and the U.S. went to war in 1941. His parents remained in the U.S., working for the Office of War Information, and, at the cessation of the conflict, were granted U.S. residency by Congress. "Mako", as he became known, joined his parents in New York and studied architecture.
He entered the U.S. Army in the early 1950s and acted in shows for military personnel, discovering a talent and love for the theatre. He abandoned his plans to become an architect and instead enrolled at the famed Pasadena Community Playhouse. Following his studies there, he appeared in many stage productions and on television. In 1966, he won an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his first film role, as the coolie "Po-Han" in The Sand Pebbles (1966). He worked steadily in feature films since.
He appeared on Broadway in the leading role in Stephen Sondheim's "Pacific Overtures", and co-founded and served as artistic director for the highly-acclaimed East-West Players theatre company in Los Angeles.
Following a long battle with cancer, Mako passed away on July 21, 2006, at the age of 72. He was survived by his wife, Shizuko Hoshi (who co-starred in episodes of M*A*S*H (1972)) as well, and his children and grandchildren.Kanemitsu. Appeared in RoboCop 3 (1993). He died July 21, 2006. Cause of death "esophageal cancer".- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Excellent, prolific and versatile character actor Robert DoQui was born in 1934 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He attended Langston University on a music scholarship and was a member of the popular singing group, "The Langstonaires". Following a four-year stint in the U.S. Air Force, DoQui went to New York to pursue a career in show business. He began appearing in films and TV shows in the mid 60s and soon amassed a long, diverse and impressive list of credits. DoQui frequently portrayed tough, hard-nosed, say-it-like-you-see-it characters with a great deal of fiery brio and steely conviction. Arguably best-known as the huffy, no-nonsense "Sergeant Warren Reed" in all three Robocop films, DoQui's other noteworthy film roles include the flamboyant pimp, "King George", in Jack Hill's terrifically trashy blaxploitation classic Coffy (1973), a former slave in the charming Disney outing Treasure of Matecumbe (1976), a fanatical religious cult member in the outrageously sleazy Guyana: Cult of the Damned (1979) and a hot-tempered short order cook in Miracle Mile (1988). Moreover, DoQui appeared in three movies for acclaimed director Robert Altman: Nashville (1975), Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) and Short Cuts (1993). He supplied the voice of "Pablo Robertson" on the animated Harlem Globe Trotters (1970) TV series.
Among the many television programs DoQui has done guest spots on are NYPD Blue (1993), as a Klingon on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Picket Fences (1992), Starman (1986), Webster (1983), The Fall Guy (1981), Punky Brewster (1984), Hill Street Blues (1981), The Jeffersons (1975), Maude (1972), The Streets of San Francisco (1972), Sanford and Son (1972) Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) Mod Squad (1968), The Fugitive (1963), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964), I Dream of Jeannie (1965) and The Outer Limits (1963).
In addition to his substantial acting credits, DoQui served ten years on the board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild, during which time he encouraged both women and minority groups to participate more in the media.Sgt. Reed. Appeared in RoboCop (1987), RoboCop 2 (1990) and RoboCop 3 (1993). He died February 9, 2008. Cause of death "natural causes".- Writer
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Spencer Prokop was born on 1 August 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for RoboCop (1987), Deus Ex (2000) and The Operator (2000). He was married to Patty Lewis. He died on 7 June 2009 in Dallas, Texas, USA.Gas Station Attendant. Appeared in RoboCop (1987). He died June 7, 2009. Cause of death "pancreatic cancer".- Ken Strong was born on 3 January 1958 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for RoboCop 3 (1993), Love Potion No. 9 (1992) and All My Children (1970). He was married to Kee. He died on 12 January 2010 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.Rehab Patrol. Appeared in RoboCop 3 (1993). He died January 12, 2010. Cause of death "brain cancer".
- Jerry was born in Dallas. His parents were Fred and Louise Schimelpfenig Haynes. Jerry was the fourth of five children. He graduated from high school in 1944 and attended SMU, studying drama along with Aaron Spelling and James Noble. Jerry then studied with Herbert Berghof at the American Theater Wing in New York. In 1952, Jerry returned to Dallas and worked in television at WFAA-TV. When movies began to be produced in the Dallas area in the early 1980's, Jerry had his debut in Crisis at Central High (1981) playing opposite Joanne Woodward as a general sent to investigate accusations of G.I.'s peeping in the female students' dressing room. Following that came the role of Pat Powers in Dallas (1978) during 1981-1982 season as a good old boy who sold Jock Ewing some swamp land. Next, Robert Benton cast Jerry as Jack Driscoll, the deputy sheriff, in Places in the Heart (1984) with Sally Field. Following that Karel Reisz cast him as Owen Bradley in Sweet Dreams (1985), the Patsy Cline life story starring Jessica Lange. To date Jerry has appeared in over 50 films.Dr. McNamara. Appeared in RoboCop (1987). He died September 26, 2011. Cause of death "complications from Parkinson's disease".
- Actor
- Soundtrack
John Ingle was born on 7 May 1928 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Heathers (1988), General Hospital (1963) and Death Becomes Her (1992). He was married to Grace-Lynne Martin. He died on 16 September 2012 in Altadena, California, USA.Surgeon General. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990). He died September 16, 2012. Cause of death "cancer".- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Randy Randolph was born on 3 August 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for RoboCop 3 (1993), In the Heat of the Night (1988) and Chattahoochee (1989). He was married to Ellen. He died on 3 March 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.Cop in Donut Shop. Appeared in RoboCop 3 (1993). He died March 3, 2013. Cause of death "undisclosed".- Mario Machado has been a fixture of television, film, and radio for over thirty years, and as a news anchor, reporter, narrator, actor, commentator, and producer, he has worked in virtually all aspects of broadcasting. Born in Shanghai, China of both Chinese and Portuguese ancestry, Mario made television history when, in 1967, he became the first Chinese-American on-air television news reporter and anchor in Los Angeles and perhaps in the nation. In 1968 he signed on as a color commentator for CBS Sports and, as a soccer player himself, he revolutionized the world of sports commentating with his personal insight and his dramatic flair. One year later he made television history again when he became the first Consumer Affairs reporter in the nation for KNXT Los Angeles. His work as a producer and a reporter has earned him ten Emmy Award nominations and eight wins, most recently for his work on the television special "U.S. Citizenship: A Dream Come True", which was broadcast in over 120 countries.
Not content to be limited to the newsroom, Mario has hosted daily talk radio shows on several Los Angeles stations, lent his voice as narrator to numerous documentaries, and hosted several television shows, including the award-winning medical investigation show Medix (1967) and the variety show Saturday Showcase (1998) Ever an avid soccer fan, he has been a commentator for the 1984 Olympics and several World Cups.
As an actor, he has appeared in films directed by Carl Reiner, Joel Schumacher, Brian De Palma, and Sylvester Stallone, but he may be best known for his role as newsman Casey Wong in all three RoboCop films. In addition, he has been featured on a diverse number of top-rated television shows, including Mission: Impossible (1966), The Brady Bunch (1969), Murder, She Wrote (1984), and Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)_.
A tireless advocate of multiculturalism in both his professional and personal life, Mario's efforts have won him the John Anson Ford Humanitarian Award in 1994 and he was named Los Angeles County's Humanitarian of the Year in 1995. One of the recognitions that he is proudest of is being named a member of President Reagan's Child Safety Commission in 1986.Casey Wong. Appeared in RoboCop (1987), RoboCop 2 (1990) and RoboCop 3 (1993). He died May 4, 2013. Cause of death "complications from pneumonia". - Jerry L. Nelson was born on 27 October 1948 in New Braunfels, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for RoboCop 2 (1990), Winners Take All (1987) and H.O.A. Havoc (2013). He was married to Jeanette Huth Nelson. He died on 23 June 2014 in New Braunfels, Texas, USA.Darren Thomas. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990). He died June 23, 2014. Cause of death "complications from Crohn's disease".
- Stephen Lee was born in Englewood New Jersey in 1955. Having lived in Europe the first 15 years of his life, Stephen comes from a "casino" background with his father selling and making slot machines. Stephen started acting when he came to the U.S in 1970 and eventually getting a partial scholarship to Avila College in Kansas City, Missouri.
He has appeared in over 200 TV shows, 5 TV series and over 20 pilots. He has also played in 39 movies including: La Bamba (1987), WarGames (1983), Purple Hearts (1984), RoboCop 2 (1990), The Negotiator (1998), Dolls (1986) and many others. He speaks English, German, French and Spanish. His interests include golf, tennis, horseback riding (when time permits) and biking around his Sherman Oaks, CA neighborhood.
His recent guest stars are NCIS (2003), Fear Itself (2008), Boston Legal (2004) (for which he received critical acclaim), Bones (2005) and 'Til Death (2006). He is grateful everyday for a roof over his head and hopes for a more prosperous future for himself and everyone who has experienced such hard times.Duffy. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990). He died August 14, 2014. Cause of death "heart attack". - Actor
- Soundtrack
A character actor who seems to pop up everywhere as the stereotypical cop, military officer and/or tough guy, von Bargen could turn in performances of stunning complexity when given the chance.
Daniel von Bargen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 5, 1950 to Juanita (Bustle) and Donald L. von Bargen. Of German and English descent, he grew up in Cincinnati for most of his childhood before moving with his family to Southern California. He attended Purdue University, majoring in drama. He joined the Trinity Repertory Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island, after graduation and worked with them for many years. A breakthrough role in Mastergate (1992) by Larry Gelbart launched him onto Broadway. He starred in off-Broadway productions of "Beggars in the House of Plenty", "Macbeth", "The Cherry Orchard", "Hurlyburly", and "Uncle Vanya." On TV, he was best-known for his roles in Malcolm in the Middle (2000) and The West Wing (1999).
His role in The Postman (1997) as the Pineview sheriff who suspects Kevin Costner's character of being a fraud, was a stand-out as von Bargen infused the role with the pathos of a man caught between just trying to survive and wanting to believe in the hope the Postman represents. In an otherwise mediocre film, audiences were moved to tear up as his character shouts, "Ride Postman! Ride!", just before being put to death for assisting in the rebellion. His more evil side was brought out in Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions (1995) as he played Nix, an older, wiser, more magical and supernaturally gifted type of Charles Manson character rising from the dead to "murder the world".Moreno. Appeared in RoboCop 3 (1993). He died March 1, 2015. Cause of death "complications from diabetes".- James Staszkiel was born on 3 March 1949 in the USA. He was an actor, known for Nothing But Trouble (1991), ER (1994) and Primary Suspect (2000). He died in 2016.Keva Rosenberg. Appeared in RoboCop (1987). He died 2016. Cause of death "undisclosed".
- Actor
- Director
- Cinematographer
Miguel Ferrer was an American actor known for playing Morton from RoboCop, Shan Yu from Mulan, Martian Manhunter from Justice League: The New Frontier, Slade Wilson from Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, Death from Adventure Time, Sesa Refumee from Halo 2 and Vice President Rodriguez from Iron Man 3. He passed away in January 2017 due to throat cancer. He is survived by his wife and three children.Bob Morton. Appeared in RoboCop (1987). He died January 19, 2017. Cause of death "throat cancer".- A Theatre Degree graduate of San Jose State College in the sixties, Stanley Anderson began his professional acting career in 1967. Prior to 1990 and his work in film and television, he had spent twenty-three years in over two hundred productions as a professional actor working at (among others) Arena Stage, Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT, Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Actors Company, and the California Shakespeare Festival. He continues to be heard as a major voiceover talent for National Geographic, Discovery, The Learning Channel, PBS, and the History Channel documentaries as well as being a primary voice for democratic issues and candidates.Zack. Appeared in RoboCop 3 (1993). He died June 24, 2018. Cause of death "brain cancer".
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Rip Torn was born Elmore Rual Torn Jr. on February 6, 1931 in Temple, Texas, the son of Thelma Mary (Spacek) and Elmore Rudolph Torn, who was an agriculturalist and economist, credited with popularizing the custom of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. "Rip" is a family name, taken by generations of Torn men and bestowed on Elmore by his father, who was also called "Rip." He was of German, Austrian, Bohemian, and Moravian descent. His mother was an elder sister of actress Sissy Spacek's father, Edwin Spacek.
Torn attended Texas A&M and the University of Texas, where he joined Sigma Chi Fraternity. He majored in animal husbandry. Extremely naïve when he was young, Torn hitchhiked to Hollywood with the idea of becoming a movie star; he wanted to make enough money in order to buy a ranch. Success did not come overnight, as he had hoped, and Torn had to work many odd jobs while occasionally being cast in television roles. He made his feature film debut in Elia Kazan's Baby Doll (1956) in a small part.
Serious about learning his craft, he moved to New York City where he studied under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio. Torn also studied dance with Martha Graham. His serious acting career began on the small screen, where he made a name for himself in the Golden Age of Television; between 1957 and 1960, he appeared regularly on such prestigious live shows as Omnibus (1952) and Playhouse 90 (1956).
Torn made his Broadway debut in Kazan's staging of Tennessee Williams' "Sweet Bird of Youth" on March 10, 1959, in support of Paul Newman, Sidney Blackmer and Geraldine Page, who would become his second wife. The play was a hit, closing on January 30, 1960 after 375 performances. He won a 1960 Tony Award nomination as Best Featured Actor in a Play and a Theater World award for his role as "Tom, Jr.", a role he recreated in the 1962 film. (Torn also starred as "Boss Finley" in a later television adaptation of the play).
Torn earned a reputation as an actor's actor on stage, both Broadway and off-Broadway, as well as on screen. He continued to work in the New York theater despite his demanding TV and movie schedule as both an actor and director. He won two Obie awards for his work off-Broadway, for Distinguished Performance in Norman Mailer's "The Deer Park" (for the 1966-67 season), and for Distinguished Direction for "The Beard" (1967-68). He had his own stage company, and directed his daughter Angelica Page (by Geraldine Page) in John Paul Alexander's "Strangers in the Land of Canaan" at the Actors Studio. Torn made his feature film directorial debut with The Telephone (1988).
He was constantly in demand as a character actor, in supporting, second lead and occasional lead roles. Arguably his best performance on film came in Payday (1973), and he was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar for Cross Creek (1983). Most of Torn's roles were in drama, though he was adept at comedy. His role in Albert Brooks' comedy Defending Your Life (1991) led to his being cast in The Larry Sanders Show (1992), on which he played talk show producer "Artie." Torn won six consecutive Emmy nominations for the role, winning once for Best Supporting Actor in a comedy series in 1996.
Torn was married to actress Ann Wedgeworth from 1956-61, whom he divorced to marry Geraldine Page. They remained married until her death in 1987. He was married to Amy Wright until his death. Torn helped his first cousin, Oscar-winner Sissy Spacek, to make her way as an actress, seeing to it that she was accepted by the Lee Strasberg's Actors Studio and then the Lee Strasberg Institute.
Rip Torn died in on July 9, 2019 in Lakeville, Connecticut, aged 88.The CEO. Appeared in RoboCop 3 (1993). He died July 9, 2019. Cause of death "Alzheimer's disease".- Marjorie Rynearson was born on 22 June 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was an actress, known for RoboCop (1987), Lost Angels (1989) and Herman U.S.A. (2001). She died on 10 May 2020.Grocery Mom. Appeared in RoboCop (1987). She died May 10, 2020. Cause of death "dementia".
- Actress
- Producer
- Location Management
Galyn Görg was an actress, professional dancer, and producer. She is known as an actress for Point Break (1991), RoboCop 2 (1990) and Judgment Night (1993).
Galyn was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Gwyn Gorg (Gwyndolin Lee Görg), is a writer, storyteller, and educator. Her father, Alan Gorg (Alan Kent Görg), is a filmmaker, writer, and educator. Galyn has one brother, Carter, and three sisters, Gentry, Sunny, and Tagi. In addition to growing up in Los Angeles, she spent much of her childhood on the Big Island of Hawaii and on the island of Oahu. Her father is of German descent and her mother has African-American, Choctaw, Blackfoot, and Irish ancestry.
Because Galyn's parents were very involved in theater, Galyn, had the opportunity to be cast in many youth productions. She then went on to win roles in local theater productions were she excelled. Galyn's career as a dancer truly began when in Hollywood, she was awarded scholarships at the prestigious Dupree Dance Academy, Alvin Ailey Summer Program, and The Professional Dancer's Society. She studied the dance styles of Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Haitian, Afro-Samba, Afro-Cuban, West African, Hip-Hop, Hula, and Funk.
The exceptional training Galyn had the opportunity to work with renowned choreographers such as, Michael Peters, Debbie Allen, Sarah Elgart, Marguerite Derricks, Otis Salid, Jaime Rogers, Franco Miseria, Bill Goodson and Vince Patterson. She then worked professionally in music videos and commercials. This led her to a very successful career as a dancer and showgirl on Italian television.Angie. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990). She died July 14, 2020. Cause of death "cancer".- Stunts
- Actor
Harold Burns was born on 20 October 1953 in Hammond, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor, known for RoboCop 2 (1990), 12 Rounds (2009) and The Specialist (1994). He died on 25 August 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.Bad Brad. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990). He died August 25, 2021. Cause of death "undisclosed".- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Emmy-nominated actor and producer Michael Kenneth Williams was one of his generation's most respected and acclaimed talents. By bringing complicated and charismatic characters to life--often with surprising tenderness--Williams established himself as a gifted and versatile performer with a unique ability to mesmerize audiences with his stunning character portrayals.
Born in 1966 in Brooklyn, Williams was best known for his remarkable work on The Wire (2002). The wit and humor that Williams brought to Omar, the whistle-happy, profanity-averse, openly gay drug dealer-robbing stickup man, earned him high praise, and made Omar one of television's most memorable characters. Williams also co-starred in HBO's critically acclaimed series Boardwalk Empire (2010), in which he played Chalky White, a 1920s bootlegger and the impeccably suited, veritable mayor of Atlantic City's African American community. In 2012, "Boardwalk Empire" won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. He received his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for HBO's Bessie (2015) and subsequently received his second nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his portrayal of Freddy in HBO's The Night Of (2016).
In 2018, Vice (2013) returned for its sixth season with an extended special season premiere produced by and featuring Williams as he embarked on a personal journey to expose the root of the American mass incarceration crisis: the juvenile justice system. The episode "Raised in the System" offered a frank and unflinching look at those caught up the system, exploring why the country's mass incarceration problem cannot be fixed without first addressing the juvenile justice problem. Williams investigated the solutions that local communities were employing that resulted in drastic drops in both crime and incarceration. Michael garnered his first Emmy nomination as a producer for this incredible documentary and continues to host screenings across the country as a way to educate and raise awareness.
Giving back to the community played an important role in Williams' off-camera life. He launched Making Kids Win, a charitable organization, the primary objective of which is to build community centers in urban neighborhoods that are in need of safe spaces for children to learn and play. Williams served as the ACLU's Ambassador of Smart Justice.
Williams began his career as a performer by dancing professionally at age 22. After numerous appearances in music videos and as a background dancer on concert tours for Madonna and George Michael, Williams decided to pursue acting seriously. He participated in several productions of the La MaMA Experimental Theater, the prestigious National Black Theater Company. and the Theater for a New Generation, directed by Mel Williams.
Michael K. Williams was born, raised, and resided in Brooklyn, New York, until his death on September 6, 2021.Jack Lewis. Appeared in RoboCop (2014). He died September 6, 2021. Cause of death "drug overdose".- Born July 19, 1941 and raised in Elizabethton, Tennessee, Gary's father, Robert Bullock, was a great movie fan. Thus, Gary watched a lot of films as a small boy, from Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, and, of course, Roy Rogers.
Fascinated with acting, Gary nonetheless first began his professional life as a computer programmer, working at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, and at the Millstone Radar site in New England. He abandoned that career path to become an actor later in life, and met his wife, Mil Nicholson, during a stage production of 'The Crucible'. They now record audio books, with Mil performing all the characters of Charles Dickens' novels.
Gary Bullock worked on narrating a documentary about the 325th Fighter Group during World War II, called 'The Checkertails'. He has authored two screenplays: 'Elsewhen', a sci-fi romance (based on his novel 'The Elsewhen Gene') and 'Ridge Runner' (described as "a true Civil War story"). In his spare time, he has built and flown three dozen model aircraft, with the number growing.Hack Doctor/Gas Station Clerk. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990) and RoboCop 3 (1993). He died April 11, 2022. Cause of death "undisclosed". - Brandon Smith was born on 13 August 1952 in Harris County, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Powder (1995), Jeepers Creepers (2001) and Bernie (2011). He was married to Margaret Laurence. He died on 27 October 2023 in Houston, Texas, USA.Flint. Appeared in RoboCop 2 (1990). He died October 27, 2023. Cause of death "undisclosed".