Pete Postlethwaite R.I.P.

Posted by: Steve O on 03 January 2011

A much underrated actor once described by Steven Spielberg as "the best actor alive today".
Maybe now he'll get the recognition his performances deserved.
Rest in peace man.
Regards,
Steve.
Posted on: 03 January 2011 by JamieL_v2
A sad loss, he was a brilliant actor.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000592/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Postlethwaite
Posted on: 03 January 2011 by JamieWednesday
Not so sure he was underrated, the sheer quantity of work that came his way shows what a talent he was. Pretty much always a good watch.
Posted on: 03 January 2011 by Sniper
I thought he was brilliant in the Beebs Martin Chuzzlewit - upon my word.

Sad news.
Posted on: 03 January 2011 by winkyincanada
Not just a fine actor, but a fine human being. Someone with a conscience.
Posted on: 03 January 2011 by shoot6x7
Agreed, an excellent actor ...
Posted on: 03 January 2011 by MilesSmiles
A great actor, will miss him, RIP Pete.
Posted on: 03 January 2011 by u6213129461734706
Steve, you beat me to the punch. Just saw him in the latest Ben Affleck movie. As usual, he was superb. Saw a performance of his, solo, on stage, a while back, but can't for the life of me remember the name of it. Truly one of the great one's!

Dave
Posted on: 03 January 2011 by Chris Kelly
Very sad news.
Posted on: 03 January 2011 by u6213129461734706
I remember the play, he was superb in Scaramouche Jones.

Dave
Posted on: 04 January 2011 by Steve O
quote:
Originally posted by JamieWednesday:
Not so sure he was underrated, the sheer quantity of work that came his way shows what a talent he was. Pretty much always a good watch.


I just feel with pin up looks he would have received adoration.
Steve.
Posted on: 04 January 2011 by ewemon
Sad news may he RIP.
Posted on: 04 January 2011 by Guido Fawkes
Very very sad - one of our finest actors.

A great favourite of Mrs R too.
Posted on: 04 January 2011 by mikeeschman
He was terrific in "Brassed Off", the only movie of his with a musical theme that I know of.
Posted on: 04 January 2011 by Analogue Rules OK
So very sad, RIP Pete

Chris N
Posted on: 04 January 2011 by Naijeru
He was quite young! He will be missed.
Posted on: 05 January 2011 by BigH47
Sad loss, enjoyed many of his performances.
RIP Pete.

Also Anne Francis female lead in Forbidden Planet, has joined her recently passed Captain.

RIP Anne.16/9/1930 - 2/1/2011