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Harry Dean Stanton

Acting Born Jul 14, 1926 Died Sep 15, 2017 West Irvine, Kentucky, USA 219 credits

Biography

Harry Dean Stanton was an American actor with a career spanning over six decades. He played supporting roles in numerous films, including Cool Hand Luke, Kelly's Heroes, and The Godfather Part II. Stanton also appeared in notable films such as Alien, Escape from New York, and The Last Temptation of Christ. He had rare lead roles in Paris, Texas and Lucky. Born on July 14, 1926, in West Irvine, Kentucky, Stanton passed away on September 15, 2017, at the age of 91. Throughout his career, Stanton accumulated 205 acting credits.

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Career

Career overview

Harry Dean Stanton was an American actor with a career spanning over six decades. He appeared in numerous films, often playing supporting roles. Stanton's filmography includes notable titles such as Cool Hand Luke, Kelly's Heroes, Dillinger, The Godfather Part II, Alien, Escape from New York, Christine, Repo Man, One Magic Christmas, Pretty in Pink, The Last Temptation of Christ, Wild at Heart, The Straight Story, The Green Mile, The Man Who Cried, Alpha Dog, and Inland Empire.

In addition to his extensive work in supporting roles, Stanton had rare opportunities to take on lead parts in films such as Paris, Texas and Lucky. These lead roles showcased his acting abilities and demonstrated his range as a performer. Throughout his career, Stanton worked with a variety of directors and actors, contributing to a diverse and extensive filmography.

Stanton's acting career was marked by his appearances in a wide range of films across multiple decades. He continued to work in the film industry until his passing in 2017.

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Sinatra! Eternity
American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
Frank and AvaWim Wenders, Desperado
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
LuckySick of it All
FishtailWalking the MileCarlos Spills the Beans
The Last StandGetting On9 Full MoonsHarry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction
The AvengersSeven PsychopathsChar·ac·ter
RangoThis Must Be the PlaceMongo Wrestling AllianceHarry Dean Stanton: Crossing Mulholland
AthenaOn Holiday
AliceThe Open Road
ChuckBeing Michael MadsenLynch 2Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles ProjectThe Good Life
Big LoveAlpha DogYou, Me and DupreeInland EmpireAlien Autopsy
The Wendell Baker Story
Dig!The Big BounceSam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood RenegadeChrystal
Two and a Half MenAnger ManagementThe Beast Within: Making AlienHunter Goes to HollywoodReturn to 'Escape from New York'
SonnyThe Short Films of David Lynch
The AnimalThe Pledge
The Man Who CriedSand
The Green MileThe Straight StoryStephen King: Shining in the DarkBallad of the Nightingale
Fear and Loathing in Las VegasA Civil ActionThe Mighty
Fire Down BelowShe's So LovelyMidnight Blue
Down PeriscopeE! True Hollywood StoryPlaybackDead Man's Walk
One Hundred and One NightsNever Talk to Strangers
Against the WallBlue Tiger
Hotel RoomWarren Oates: Across the Border
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with MeCruise ControlHostagesMan Trouble
Payoff
Twin PeaksWild at HeartThe Fourth WarMotion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
The Jim Henson HourTwisterDream a Little DreamMonster Maker

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