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Janice · 12-26-2005, 01:14 PM

Character Actor Vincent Schiavelli Dies

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ROME (AP) - Character actor Vincent Schiavelli, who appeared in scores of movies, including "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Ghost," died Monday at his home in Sicily. He was 57.

He died of lung cancer, said Salvatore Glorioso, mayor of Polizzi Generosa, the Sicilian village where Schiavelli resided.

Schiavelli, whose gloomy, droopy-eyed look made him perfect to play creepy or eccentric characters, made appearances in some 150 film and television productions, according to the Internet Movie Database.

Among the movies: "Fast Times at Ridgemont High,""Amadeus,""Batman Returns," and "The People vs. Larry Flint." He was selected in 1997 by Vanity Fair as one of America's best character actors.

Schiavelli, who was born and raised in New York, studied acting at New York University's School of the Arts. He also wrote three cookbooks and many food articles for magazines and newspapers, possibly inheriting his love for cooking from his grandfather, who had been a cook for an Italian baron before moving to the United States, according to IMDB.

"He was a great friend, a great chef and a great talker," Glorioso, who has known Schiavelli for almost four years, said in a telephone interview. "With a smooth, witty conversation, he would make everything look more colorful. I've lost a brother," he said.

Schiavelli also had worked in Italy, including in 2001 when he directed a theater piece in Sicily based on nine fables. A funeral service will be held Tuesday in Polizzi Generosa, Glorioso said.

PZelda · 12-26-2005, 02:26 PM

Awwwww, I liked him.

A lot of his guest roles were on TV shows I watched & enjoyed. It's true, he made an excellent villian. I had no idea he was that young. RIP.

ABlairican Pie · 12-26-2005, 02:41 PM

Wow, I saw that guy on everything. I saw him last week on an episode of Sabrina The Teenaged Witch, and saw him on the movie Ghost, WKRP, Taxi, etc., and wasn't he even married to Alyce Beasley, who played Ms. DiPesto on Moonlighting? I remember hearing that on t.v. years ago. He had a very distinctive look.

I remember on Ghost how he told Patrick Swayze's character that, as a ghost himself, how he badly wanted a cigarette butt. Life (and death?) imitates art.

Cactus Jack · 12-26-2005, 03:27 PM

RIP Wow

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GARFIELDKOOL · 12-26-2005, 03:37 PM

Dang! I seen him in numerous roles, but I never knew his name. Sorry to hear that. He played a dead dude in "Ghost"

Ireneparalegal · 12-26-2005, 03:54 PM

He was awesome. Funny how actors/actresses whose names we don't know, but we see their faces and that is what makes them a character. He was really great. so sad.

he was young!!! I didn't realize his age until I read the news this morning. Too young to die.

Dean Winchester · 12-26-2005, 03:57 PM

he had one of those faces you could never forget. Definately not an attractive man but yet he was a good actor and sometimes even was likable even when malicious, like how he appeared in Moonlighting (which co-starred exwife Allyce Beasley). And I think most of us remember Ghost. He also guest-starred on Buffy in 1998 but didn't survive the episode he was in.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 12-26-2005, 04:16 PM

That's terrible, I remember him from a lot of movies and shows. RIP

TJL · 12-26-2005, 05:13 PM

Truly one of the great character actors of the last 50 years.

Mr. Television · 12-26-2005, 05:17 PM

He was truly a great actor. I loved him in Fast Times At Ridgemont High. R.I.P.

Tuesday Weld · 12-26-2005, 06:55 PM

I really don't remember him, but may he rest in peace, just the same.

rusyd · 12-26-2005, 06:57 PM

He was such a good actor. God rest his soul

tv star collector · 12-26-2005, 07:01 PM

Yes, his face is certainly familiar (if not his name). I saw him in "Fast Times at
Ridgmont High" and "Batman Returns" and probably scores of TV shows.

robyrob · 12-26-2005, 09:00 PM

his characters were a great addition to many shows/movies

r.i.p.

Brad Russ · 12-26-2005, 10:17 PM

That's too bad. He was one of the all time great character actors. He also was really into cooking, as he had his own cooking show for awhile on PBS. He will be missed!! R.I.P.

12-26-2005, 01:14 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Character Actor Vincent Schiavelli Dies Character Actor Vincent Schiavelli Dies (AP) American actor Vincent Schiavelli listens to a question during a press conference at the... Full Image ROME (AP) - Character actor Vincent Schiavelli, who appeared in scores of movies, including "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Ghost," died Monday at his home in Sicily. He was 57. He died of lung cancer, said Salvatore Glorioso, mayor of Polizzi Generosa, the Sicilian village where Schiavelli resided. Schiavelli, whose gloomy, droopy-eyed look made him perfect to play creepy or eccentric characters, made appearances in some 150 film and television productions, according to the Internet Movie Database. Among the movies: "Fast Times at Ridgemont High,""Amadeus,""Batman Returns," and "The People vs. Larry Flint." He was selected in 1997 by Vanity Fair as one of America's best character actors. Schiavelli, who was born and raised in New York, studied acting at New York University's School of the Arts. He also wrote three cookbooks and many food articles for magazines and newspapers, possibly inheriting his love for cooking from his grandfather, who had been a cook for an Italian baron before moving to the United States, according to IMDB. "He was a great friend, a great chef and a great talker," Glorioso, who has known Schiavelli for almost four years, said in a telephone interview. "With a smooth, witty conversation, he would make everything look more colorful. I've lost a brother," he said. Schiavelli also had worked in Italy, including in 2001 when he directed a theater piece in Sicily based on nine fables. A funeral service will be held Tuesday in Polizzi Generosa, Glorioso said.

12-26-2005, 02:26 PM	#2
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12-26-2005, 02:41 PM	#3
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12-26-2005, 03:27 PM	#4
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12-26-2005, 03:37 PM	#5
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Dang! I seen him in numerous roles, but I never knew his name. Sorry to hear that. He played a dead dude in "Ghost"

12-26-2005, 03:57 PM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	he had one of those faces you could never forget. Definately not an attractive man but yet he was a good actor and sometimes even was likable even when malicious, like how he appeared in Moonlighting (which co-starred exwife Allyce Beasley). And I think most of us remember Ghost. He also guest-starred on Buffy in 1998 but didn't survive the episode he was in.

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12-26-2005, 06:57 PM	#12
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Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	That's too bad. He was one of the all time great character actors. He also was really into cooking, as he had his own cooking show for awhile on PBS. He will be missed!! R.I.P.
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