GODFATHER II actor has died of Leukemia at age 57

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Bruno Kirby was one of my fave character actors. He played roles on television and movies including City Slickers, Fame, Room 222, Emergency and most recently on Entourage:

Actor Bruno Kirby Dies
Co-Starred in 'When Harry Met Sally' and 'The Godfather: Part II'
By JEREMIAH MARQUEZ
AP
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 16) - Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor known for playing the best friend in two of Billy Crystal's biggest comedies "When Harry Met Sally" and "City Slickers," has died. He was 57.

Kirby died Monday in Los Angeles from complications related to leukemia, his wife Lynn Sellers said in a statement Tuesday. He had been recently diagnosed with the disease.

"We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from Bruno's fans and colleagues who have admired and respected his work over the past 30 years," his wife said. "Bruno's spirit will continue to live on not only in his rich body of film and television work but also through the lives of individuals he has touched throughout his life."

Born Bruno Giovanni Quidaciolu in 1949 in New York City, he was the son of actor Bruce Kirby. His early work included the 1971 film "Young Graduates," as well as appearances on the television show "Room 222" and the made-for-TV movie "The Summer Without Boys."

In 1974, he scored a role in "The Godfather: Part II," which won several Academy Awards, including best picture. In the film, Kirby played young "Pete Clemenza," following Richard S. Castellano's role in the first installment.

Over the next few years, Kirby made various TV appearances, including "Fame" and "Hill Street Blues," before landing the role of "2nd Lt. Steven Hauk" in Robin William's "Good Morning, Vietnam."

That was followed two years later by the romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally," in which Kirby played Crystal's best friend. In 1991, Kirby once again appeared as Crystal's cheery friend in "City Slickers," - along for a mid-life adventure driving cattle on a dude ranch.

He also appeared in 1997's "Donnie Brasco," and recently in an episode of the HBO hit series "Entourage."

Along with his wife and father, Kirby is survived by his stepmother Kirby, brother John Kirby and stepbrother Brad Sullivan.

No information on funeral arrangements was immediately available.


HIS CREDITS:

"Entourage"
- Guys and Doll (2006) TV Episode .... Phil Rubenstein
Played (2006) .... Detective Allen
"The Jury"
- Too Jung to Die (2004) TV Episode .... Carmen Pintozzi
Helter Skelter (2004) (TV) .... Vincent Bugliosi
The Trailer (2003/I) .... Victim
Waiting for Ronald (2003) .... Joe
One Eyed King (2001) .... Mickey
American Tragedy (2000) (TV) .... Barry Scheck


Stuart Little (1999) (voice) .... Mr. Reginald 'Reggie' Stout
History Is Made at Night (1999) .... Max Fisher
... aka Historiaa tehdään öisin (Finland)
... aka History Is Made at Night (France)
... aka Spy Games (USA: DVD title)
... aka Spy Games - Agenten der Nacht (Germany)
A Slipping-Down Life (1999) .... Kiddie Arcades Manager
Donnie Brasco (1997) .... Nicky
"Mad About You"
- The Gym (1996) TV Episode .... Virgil
Sleepers (1996) .... Shakes' Father
Heavenzapoppin'! (1996)
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995) (TV) .... Manager
"Homicide: Life on the Street"
... aka Homicide (USA: informal short title)
- The Gas Man (1995) TV Episode .... Victor Helms Sr.
The Basketball Diaries (1995) .... Swifty
Golden Gate (1994) .... Ron Pirelli
"Frasier"
- Call Me Irresponsible (1993) TV Episode (voice) .... Marco
"Fallen Angels"
- I'll Be Waiting (1993) TV Episode .... Tony Reseck
Hoffa (1992) (uncredited) .... Nightclub comic
Mastergate (1992) (TV) .... Abel Lamb
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) (V) .... Young Clemenza
... aka The Godfather Saga (USA)
... aka The Godfather Trilogy
"Tales from the Crypt"
... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
- The Trap (1991) TV Episode .... Billy Paloma
City Slickers (1991) .... Ed Furillo
The Freshman (1990) .... Victor Ray, Carmine's Nephew
We're No Angels (1989) .... Deputy
When Harry Met Sally... (1989) .... Jess
... aka When Harry Met Sally (USA: DVD box title)
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989) .... Kyle DeForest
Frank Nitti: The Enforcer (1988) (TV)
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) .... 2nd Lt. Steven Hauk
Tin Men (1987) .... Mouse
"It's Garry Shandling's Show." (1986) TV Series .... Brad Brillnick (series 3 & 4)
Flesh & Blood (1985) .... Orbec
... aka Señores del acero, Los (Spain)
... aka The Rose and the Sword
Birdy (1984) .... Renaldi
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) .... Tommy Pischedda
... aka This is Spinal Tap®: A Rockumentary by Martin Di Bergi (USA: complete title)
"Buchanan High" (1984) TV Series
"Hill Street Blues"
- The Russians Are Coming (1983) TV Episode .... Louis
Million Dollar Infield (1982) (TV) .... Lou Buonomato
"Fame"
- Homecoming (????) TV Episode .... Marty Shwartz
Kiss My Grits (1982) .... Flash
... aka Summer Heat (USA: video title)
Modern Romance (1981) .... Jay
"Likely Stories, Vol. 1" (1981) TV Series
Borderline (1980) .... Jimmy Fante
Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) .... Marty Lewis
Cruising (1980) (uncredited) .... Man greasing up his fist in club
... aka William Friedkin's Cruising (USA: closing credits title)


"Detective School"
- The Bank Job (1979) TV Episode
Some Kind of Miracle (1979) (TV) .... Frank Smiles
Almost Summer (1978) .... Bobby DeVito
"The Godfather Saga" (1977) (mini) TV Series (as B. Kirby Jr.) .... Young Peter Clemenza
Between the Lines (1977) .... David Entwhistle
"Delvecchio"
- Board of Rights (1976) TV Episode (as Bruce Kirby Jr.)
Baby Blue Marine (1976) (as B. Kirby Jr.) .... Pop Mosley
"Kojak"
- Acts of Desperate Men (1975) TV Episode (as Bruce Kirby Jr.) .... Keith Wicks
The Godfather: Part II (1974) (as B. Kirby Jr.) .... Young Clemenza (Peter)
... aka Mario Puzo's The Godfather: Part II (USA: complete title)
Columbo: By Dawn's Early Light (1974) (TV) (as B. Kirby, Jr.) .... Cadet Morgan
Cinderella Liberty (1973) (as Bruce Kirby Jr.) .... Alcott
Superdad (1973) (as B. Kirby Jr.) .... Stanley
A Summer Without Boys (1973) (TV) .... Quincy
The Harrad Experiment (1973) (as B. Kirby Jr.) .... Harry Schacht
"Emergency!"
... aka Emergencia (USA: Spanish title)
... aka Emergency One (USA: syndication title)
- Seance (1973) TV Episode .... Ken
All My Darling Daughters (1972) (TV) .... Anthony Stephanelli
"Room 222" (as B. Kirby Jr.) .... Herbie Constadine (1971-1973)
- Walt Whitman Goes Bananas (1972) TV Episode .... Herbie
"M*A*S*H"
- Pilot (1972) TV Episode (as B. Kirby Jr.) .... Pvt. Lorenzo Boone
"The Super" (1972) TV Series .... Super's Son
The Young Graduates (1971) .... Les

[Chocoholic]

That's sad to hear. He was a great actor.

It seems like more and more people these days are dying in their 40's and 50's, even though we have all these medical advances and better nutrition that weren't available 100 years ago. It's awfully sad to think about, especially now that my parents are in their fifties.

[Janice]

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