Robert Duvall Passed Yesterday
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| Robert Duvall January 5, 1931 - February 15, 2026 |
One of my favorite actors passed yesterday. Robert Selden Duvall died at the age of 95 in Middleburg, Virginia. His was a long life and illustrious career of character acting which brought me much pleasure in the form of theatrical entertainment over the years.
He was born on January 5, 1931, in San Diego to Mildred Virginia (Hart) who was an amateur actress, and William Howard Duvall, a career military man who later became an admiral.
His was a life of steady work and many portrayals which I watched with great interest.
Some of my favorite portrayals from among his work include:
The Godfather franchise as Tom Hagen over many varying years
Deep Impact as Spurgeon Tanner in 1998
Sling Blade as Karl's father in 1996
A Family Thing as Earl in 1996 (he was also the producer)
Falling Down as Prendergast in 1993
Lonesome Dove as Augustus McCrae in 1989
Apocalypse Now as Lt Colonel Kilgore in 1979
To Kill A Mockingbird as Boo Radley in 1962
Aw gee, we've lost a wonderful actor known for a mannered presentation and we'll not see talent of his astounding range again soon.
Rest in Peace