
Veteran stage and film actor Ben Gazzara died over the weekend. He was 81. Best known for his role in the classic film
Anatomy of a Murder with James Stewart, he appeared in several
notable films throughout his long career, including
Husbands and
The killing of a Chinese bookie with director
John Cassavetes. He is also remembered for his starring role in the 1960s television series
Run for Your Life in which he played a lawyer with a terminal illness determined to make the most of his remaining time. On stage,
Mr. Gazzara originated the role of Brick in
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and was nominated for a Tony in 1955 for his performance in
A Hatful of Rain. For a complete list of his films click
here.