Richard Harris (actor)

Harris died of Hodgkin's disease in 2002, weeks after the second Harry Potter film was released. He is survived by his partner, Sean Blue. He gained a new generation of fans as Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films. As of 2004 the cause of death has yet to be determined. In his late career, he acted in the Oscar-winning films Unforgiven and Gladiator (in the latter as Marcus Aurelius). He had been thought to be in good health, but was found dead in his home in Los Angeles, California. He was a member of the Knights of Malta, and was knighted by Denmark. When he was diagnosed with HIV, he discussed it openly at a time when there was still much unreasoned fear about the disease.

In 1971, he starred in the film, Man in the Wilderness. He was open about his troubles with drug and alcohol addiction, and for a time decided to retire from entertainment, but was eventually enticed back with roles on television and in movies. He recorded an album, including the 7-minute hit song "MacArthur Park" (which Harris mispronounced as "MacArthur's Park"); that song reached #2 on the United States Billboard magazine pop chart, while topping several charts in Europe, in the summer of 1968. His woebegone look, extreme flexibility and high energy led Tommy Tune to cast him in the Off-Broadway Cloud 9 and, on Broadway, in a memorable role in the musical Grand Hotel, for which he won a Tony Award in 1990. He appeared as King Arthur in the film adaptation of Camelot (in which he was cast despite his limited singing range), and proceeded to appear on stage in that role for years. He pursued his initial stage career in Baltimore, Maryland, as he had heard it was hard to get work in New York without an equity card. His first star turn was in the 1963 film This Sporting Life, as a bitter young coal miner who becomes an acclaimed rugby player. Born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Jeter was a student at Memphis State University when his interests changed from medicine to acting.

For his role in Mutiny on the Bounty, despite being virtually unknown, he insisted on third billing, behind Trevor Howard and Marlon Brando. Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 - March 30, 2003) was a United States actor. He made his film debut in 1958 in the film Alive and Kicking. Waterworld. In the 1950s he had a number of stage roles. The Boys Next Door. After recovering from the disease he moved to London, wanting to become a director. He could not find any suitable courses and enrolled in the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) to learn acting. Dead Bang.

As a teenager he was a rugby player for Munster, but he had to give up his involvement in sports when he contracted tuberculosis. The Polar Express (to be released posthumously.). He was born in Limerick, Ireland and was schooled by the Jesuits at Crescent College. Mouse Hunt. He was a notorious playboy and drinker, part of a rowdy generation of talented British and Irish actors that included Albert Finney, Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole. The Money Pit. Some of his most notable movie appearances were in Camelot (1967), A Man Called Horse (1970) and, at the end of his career, the first two Harry Potter movies. Zelig.

Richard Harris (October 1, 1930 - October 25, 2002) was an Irish actor. Ragtime. 1991 - Best Actor in a Leading Role - The Field. Hair. 1964 - Best Actor in a Leading Role - This Sporting Life. Patch Adams. Jakob the Liar.

The Fisher King. Jurassic Park III. The Green Mile. Open Range.

Taken. From Here to Eternity. Hothouse. Noodle's Brother, Mr. Noodle".

Sesame Street: as Elmo's friend "Mr. Gypsy (1993 TV version). Evening Shade. Grand Hotel (Tony award for his portrayal of Otto Kringelein, a dying man with a thirst for life, his song "We'll Take a Glass Together" was revelatory.).

Cloud 9. Point. R. G.