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Rip Torn
Rip Torn
88 years (Feb 6, 1931 – Jul 9, 2019)
Temple, Texas, USA
89 Movies
33 TV Shows

Rip Torn

Known for
Men in Black II
Zed
30 Rock
Don Geiss
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Nathan Bryce
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
Patches O'Houlihan
A formidable American character actor from Texas whose long career ran from prestige drama to broad comedy before his death in 2019. Trained in the intense Method tradition, he was equally at home playing menace and buffoonery, and he found late-career fame as the gruff Zed heading the alien-hunting agency in 'Men in Black' (1997) and 'Men in Black II' (2002); he also lent his voice to Disney's 'Hercules' (1997). A gravel-voiced, unpredictable presence, he brought a live-wire edge to everything from the stage to the multiplex.
A formidable American character actor from Texas whose long career ran from prestige drama to broad comedy before his death in 2019. Trained in the intense Method tradition, he was equally at home playing menace and buffoonery, and he found late-career fame as the gruff Zed heading the alien-hunting agency in 'Men in Black' (1997) and 'Men in Black II' (2002); he also lent his voice to Disney's 'Hercules' (1997). A gravel-voiced, unpredictable presence, he brought a live-wire edge to everything from the stage to the multiplex.
Known for
Men in Black II
Zed
30 Rock
Don Geiss
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Nathan Bryce
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
Patches O'Houlihan
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Men in Black 3
Large-Headed Alien at Funeral (uncredited)
★ 6.5
2012
Film
3 Weeks to Daytona
Sal
★ 5.3
2011
Film
National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus
King Looney
★ 3.9
2011
Film
30 Rock
Don Geiss · 8 episodes
★ 7.5
2006–2009
TV
Happy Tears
Joe
★ 5.0
2009
Film
American Cowslip
Trevor O'Hart
★ 5.1
2009
Film
The Golden Boys
Capt. Jeremiah Burgess
★ 5.6
2008
Film
August
David Sterling
★ 5.2
2008
Film
Turn the River
Quinette
★ 5.3
2008
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rip Torn still alive?
Rip Torn passed away on July 9, 2019 at age 88.
What are the most famous roles of Rip Torn?
Rip Torn is best known for roles in Men in Black, Men in Black 3, Men in Black II.
How many movies has Rip Torn been in?
Over a 63-year career (since 1956), Rip Torn has appeared in 89 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Rip Torn's first movie?
The career of Rip Torn began with Baby Doll (1956).
What is Rip Torn's most recent movie or series?
Rip Torn's most recent release is Bridge of Names, which premiered on August 1, 2012.
What TV shows has Rip Torn appeared in?
On television, Rip Torn has appeared in Columbo, 30 Rock, Will & Grace, Bonanza.
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Rip Torn
Rip Torn
1931-02-06 · Temple, Texas, USA

Elmore Rual "Rip" Torn Jr. (February 6, 1931 – July 9, 2019) was an American actor whose career spanned more than 60 years. He was best known for his roles as Zed in the Men in Black franchise (1997-2002) and Patches O'Houlihan in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004).

Torn received an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1983 film Cross Creek. His work includes the role of Artie, the producer, on The Larry Sanders Show, for which he was nominated for six Emmy Awards, winning in 1996. Torn also won an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Male in a Series, and two CableACE Awards for his work on the show, and was nominated for a Satellite Award in 1997 as well.

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