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In Memoriam: Harve Presnell (1933-2009)

3 July 2009 7:02 AM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

Actor, singer and Broadway star Harve Presnell died July 1, 2009 at the age of 75. Born September 14, 1933, Presnell started his career on stage, playing prominent roles on Broadway in shows such as The Unsinkable Molly Brown, before moving into film work in the late 1960s. Perhaps best known as the domineering father-in-law to William H. Macy's sheepish wannabe kidnapper in Fargo, Presnell enjoyed a career resurgence in the 1990s and became one of the more recognizable character actors of the last two decades.

Presnell's performance in Fargo was one of those that made even cinephiles wonder, who is this guy? Playing Wade Gunderson, the gruff and obstinate father of the film's kidnap victim, he complemented the desperate ambition of Macy's Jerry Lundegaard and the smalltown sensibleness of Frances McDormand's Marge Gunderson. That same year, he appeared in several other movies, including The Whole Wide World, Larger Than Life and The Chamber, »

- Todd Gilchrist

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Harve Presnell Dies at 75

2 July 2009 11:32 AM, PDT | TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide - Breaking News news »

Harve Presnell, the Golden Globe-winning actor best known for his role as William H. Macy's father-in-law in Fargo and who starred in Broadway musicals The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Annie, has died. He was 75.

The actor died Tuesday at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif., after a battle with pancreatic cancer, Presnell's agent told the Associated Press.

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- Adam Bryant

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Morning Links - Jermaine Jackson Speaks Out About Mj's Death

2 July 2009 9:30 AM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »

Jermaine Jackson says he wishes it were he who died instead of Michael - Lifeline Live Neil Patrick Harris might host the Emmys - BuzzSugar Michael Jackson used aliases to get multiple prescriptions filled - TMZ Heidi and Spencer think 9/11 was an inside job - Celebitchy Nigel confirms Katie's performance on So You Think You Can Dance - Wonderwall Actor Harve Presnell passed away on Tuesday - Popeater Usher's wife is disputing his divorce claims - AP Hayden Panettiere talks about her dad's domestic violence arrest - Us Weekly Kendra and Hank's wedding day video - I'm Not Obsessed »

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Actor Presnell Dies

1 July 2009 6:36 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Broadway star Harve Presnell has died, aged 75.

The actor passed away on Tuesday in Santa Monica, California after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Presnell made his name on the New York stage in the 1960s and 1970s, starring in productions including The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Annie. He also acted on the West End stage in London in a 1972 version of Gone With The Wind.

He was also an established movie star, appearing alongside Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan in 1998, and he won a Golden Globe in 1965 for Most Promising Male Newcomer.

He also appeared in Fargo, Face/Off and Mr. Deeds. His final films were 2006's Flags of Our Fathers and 2007's Evan Almighty, in which he played Congressman Burrows.

Presnell also appeared in a number of U.S. TV shows, such as teen drama Dawson's Creek, Andy Barker P.I. and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.

He is survived by his wife Veeva Suzanne Hamblen and three children from a previous marriage. »

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Remembering Karl Malden. Today in Film Bloggery 07/01/09

1 July 2009 3:57 PM, PDT | Spout.com | See recent Spout news »

The celebrity deaths keep on happening, which makes me hope that Death takes a holiday at least over the 4th of July weekend. Yesterday we lost actor and baritone singer Harve Presnell, who is best remembered nowadays for playing William H. Macy's father-in-law in Fargo, and now today we say goodbye to Karl Malden, who won a supporting actor Oscar for A Streetcar Named Desire, which was one of his four collaborations with director Elia Kazan. He was also Oscar-nominated for his performance in Kazan's On the Waterfront. Other memorable film appearances include roles in Gypsy, <em ... »

- Christopher Campbell

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2009 | 2007

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