Actor Geoffrey Lewis 1935-2015

[Zoneboy]

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Actor Geoffrey Lewis, who appeared in several Clint Eastwood movies and made guest appearances on dozens of TV shows in the ’60s through ’80s, died Tuesday in Woodland Hills, Calif. of natural causes. He was 79. The character actor, who often appeared in Westerns, was the father of actress Juliette Lewis.

He had roles in Eastwood’s “High Plains Drifter,” “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot,” as Orville Boggs in “Every Which Way But Loose” and “Any Which Way You Can” as well as in “Bronco Billy,” “Pink Cadillac” and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.”

Among his other film credits were “The Devil’s Rejects,” Michael Cimino’s “Heaven’s Gate,” John Milius’ “Dillinger,” TV movie “Salem’s Lot” and Michael Ritchie’s “Smile.”

Lewis received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance on the 1980 series “Flo,” and appeared in numerous other shows including “Barnaby Jones,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “Lou Grant,” “Little House on the Prairie,” “Falcon Crest” and “Murder, She Wrote.”

Born in San Diego, he grew up in Rhode Island and moved to California at age 10. He is survived by his wife Paula Hochhalter, Juliette Lewis and nine other children including Lightfield and Matthew, both actors, and Dierdre, an actress.

[ponytail]

He was a good actor. He was in so many movies and TV shows. He played bad guys and did comedy. Sorry to hear of his passing.

[Torgo]

One of my favorite character actors. He was a staple of TV and movies growing up.

[Marvo301]

Geoffrey Lewis

[AB]

May he rest in peace.

[JamesG]

Wow, this is the 2nd Rob Zombie actor to have died this week.

[Mr. Television]

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Clint Eastwood on the passing of Geoffrey Lewis

by Jeff Labrecque

Geoffrey Lewis, the likeable character actor best known for his work in Clint Eastwood films, died of natural causes on Tuesday at the age of 79. Beginning with his role in 1973’s High Plains Drifter and culminating in 1997’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Lewis and Eastwood collaborated on seven films. Their brotherly rapport is perhaps best exemplified by the pair of bare-knuckle brawler movies they made—Every Which Way But Loose and Any Which Way You Can—in which the two men played best friends battling bikers, cops, and mobsters. There was never any doubt who the star was, but Lewis always made the most of what could’ve been a two-dimensional sidekick.

“I was very saddened by the news of Geoffrey’s passing,” said Clint Eastwood, in a statement. “I worked with him on many films and thought he was a wonderful actor and terrific performer. He had the most expressive face—which made working with him so fun. Geoffrey will be greatly missed.”

Lewis was the father of 10, including actress Juliette Lewis. Several of his other children work in Hollywood, including daughter Brandy, who married actor Ethan Suplee.

My father in law, Geoffrey Lewis, passed away yesterday. He was wonderful man and an incredibly talented artist.


— Ethan Suplee (@EthanSuplee) April 8, 2015

Juliette Lewis posted a photo on Instagram and wrote, “He loved us so. So so much. I am forever my father’s daughter and he will never [be] gone.”

Lewis started his Hollywood career guest-starring in shows like Bonanza, Mannix, and Mission: Impossible. Shortly after starring in the western feature The Culpepper Cattle Co., he appeared in Eastwood’s High Plains Drifter, beginning the collaboration that would span three decades. They also worked together on Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Bronco Billy, and Pink Cadillac.

[UMFaninMD]

I liked him, he was one of my favorite character actors and didn't shy away from any genre.