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Zoneboy · 07-01-2009, 04:25 PM

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Modesto native Harve Presnell, a stage and screen actor whose booming baritone graced such Broadway musicals as "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "Annie," died Tuesday of pancreatic cancer at the age of 75.

Presnell’s agent Gregg Klein said the actor, also well-known for his role as William H. Macy’s father-in-law in the hit movie “Fargo,” died at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica.

On Broadway, the Modesto High Class of 1950 graduate played Johnny "Leadville" Brown in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" in the early '60s and Daddy Warbucks in "Annie" in the early '80s. In the 1964 film version of “Molly Brown,” Presnell played opposite Debbie Reynolds, who had the title role.

According to the Internet Movie Database, he was a 1965 Golden Globe winner -- along with George Segal and Topol – for most promising male newcomer.

In 1969, Presnell co-starred with Clint Eastwood and Lee Marvin in the film musical “Paint Your Wagon." As Rotten Luck Willie, Presnell's songs included the beautiful “They Call the Wind Maria.”

Zoneboy · 07-01-2009, 04:26 PM

A fine actor with an impressive list of credits

Harve

Harve Presnell

Time Ninja · 07-01-2009, 04:45 PM

Oh man I just saw him in the comedy movie Bait Shop on USA I still remember him as Mr. Parker on the Pretender and the horror movie Blood Bath, tv show Outer Limits, and others R.I.P. Mr.Presnell.

Mr. Television · 07-01-2009, 04:57 PM

He was great in Paint Your Wagon. He had such a great voice too. R.I.P.

Marvo301 · 07-01-2009, 05:20 PM

Harve Presnell

Wreckless · 07-01-2009, 07:44 PM

another death, what is with this? crazy

RIP

catlover79 · 07-01-2009, 07:53 PM

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-01-2009, 08:00 PM

R.I.P.

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

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

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.

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beautifuldreamer Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 30, 2009 Location: In a constant state of oblivion Posts: 1,363	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

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