Actor Harve Presnell Dies at 75 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

beautifuldreamer · 07-02-2009, 11:11 PM

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Harve Presnell, the Golden Globe-winning actor best known for his role as William H. Macy's father-in-law in Fargo and who starred in Broadway musicals The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Annie, has died. He was 75.

The actor died Tuesday at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif., after a battle with pancreatic cancer, Presnell's agent told the Associated Press.

Born, George Harvey Presnell on Sept. 14, 1933, he was known for his booming baritone voice. The 6-foot-4 actor first gained attention in 1960 as mining prospector "Leadville" Johnny Brown in The Unsinkable Molly Brown. He later reprised the role in the 1964 film version opposite Debbie Reynolds in the title role.

Presnell became a leading man when he was cast as wealthy, bald Daddy Warbucks in a tour of Annie. He continued to play the role in various productions of the musical, including a run on Broadway from 1981-1983. He also played the character in the ill-fated, off-Broadway sequel, Annie Warbucks.

Outside of theater, Presnell was best known on the big screen for his role in the Coen Brothers' 1996 film Fargo, in which he played Macy's father-in-law. Some of his other notable film appearances include When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965), The Glory Guys (1965) and Paint Your Wagon (1969). The Fargo role helped revive his career, leading to roles in Saving Private Ryan and most recently Evan Almighty.

Presnell was also no stranger to the small screen. He was recurring character Mr. Parker on NBC's The Pretender and starred in the short-lived Andy Barker, P.I. He also had a brief arc on Dawson's Creek as A.I. Brooks, an old-Hollywood director and mentor to Dawson.

In 1965, he won the Golden Globe for Most Promising Male Newcomer alongside George Segal and Topol.

He is survived by his second wife, Veeva, six children and several grandchildren.

~Sorry to bring another death to the foreground, you guys... but I just wanted to honor Harve Presnell. I thought he was an amazing actor, and a very kind-hearted person as well. My favorite movie he did The Unsinkable Molly Brown with Debbie Reynolds. He will be greatly missed!

Mr. Presnell

Marvo301 · 07-02-2009, 11:23 PM

Harve Presnell

ZeldaGilroy · 07-02-2009, 11:42 PM

So sad...I am a big fan of Harve's work.

He will be missed.

catlover79 · 07-02-2009, 11:51 PM

spunkygirl · 07-04-2009, 02:05 PM

OMG I loved him on Lois & Clark as Lois' dad

RIP Harve

Family Ties Forever! · 07-04-2009, 06:58 PM

RIP

ZeldaGilroy · 07-05-2009, 12:37 AM

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OMG I loved him on Lois & Clark as Lois' dad

RIP Harve

I am a HUGE Lois and Clark fan and I loved him as Sam Lane. He was great! I'm so sad he is gone.

Mr. Television · 07-05-2009, 12:40 AM

He was great in Fargo and Paint Your Wagon as well as many other roles. He will be missed.

ponytail · 07-06-2009, 06:01 AM

That is sad. He was a fine actor and great singer. Plus he was easy on the eyes.

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-06-2009, 02:30 PM

R.I.P.

07-02-2009, 11:11 PM	#1
beautifuldreamer Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 30, 2009 Location: In a constant state of oblivion Posts: 1,361	Actor Harve Presnell Dies at 75 Story here Harve Presnell, the Golden Globe-winning actor best known for his role as William H. Macy's father-in-law in Fargo and who starred in Broadway musicals The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Annie, has died. He was 75. The actor died Tuesday at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif., after a battle with pancreatic cancer, Presnell's agent told the Associated Press. Born, George Harvey Presnell on Sept. 14, 1933, he was known for his booming baritone voice. The 6-foot-4 actor first gained attention in 1960 as mining prospector "Leadville" Johnny Brown in The Unsinkable Molly Brown. He later reprised the role in the 1964 film version opposite Debbie Reynolds in the title role. Presnell became a leading man when he was cast as wealthy, bald Daddy Warbucks in a tour of Annie. He continued to play the role in various productions of the musical, including a run on Broadway from 1981-1983. He also played the character in the ill-fated, off-Broadway sequel, Annie Warbucks. Outside of theater, Presnell was best known on the big screen for his role in the Coen Brothers' 1996 film Fargo, in which he played Macy's father-in-law. Some of his other notable film appearances include When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965), The Glory Guys (1965) and Paint Your Wagon (1969). The Fargo role helped revive his career, leading to roles in Saving Private Ryan and most recently Evan Almighty. Presnell was also no stranger to the small screen. He was recurring character Mr. Parker on NBC's The Pretender and starred in the short-lived Andy Barker, P.I. He also had a brief arc on Dawson's Creek as A.I. Brooks, an old-Hollywood director and mentor to Dawson. In 1965, he won the Golden Globe for Most Promising Male Newcomer alongside George Segal and Topol. He is survived by his second wife, Veeva, six children and several grandchildren. ~Sorry to bring another death to the foreground, you guys... but I just wanted to honor Harve Presnell. I thought he was an amazing actor, and a very kind-hearted person as well. My favorite movie he did The Unsinkable Molly Brown with Debbie Reynolds. He will be greatly missed! Mr. Presnell

07-02-2009, 11:23 PM	#2
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