Robert Forster died in Los Angeles Friday evening surrounded by his family, his long-time publicist Kathie Berlin said. The 78-year old was diagnosed with cancer in June of this year
Forster passed away in Los Angeles on Friday surrounded by his family, his long-time publicist Kathie Berlin told CNN. The 78-year-old was diagnosed with cancer in June.His acting career spanned more than five decades, and he was best known for his roles in"Reflections in a Golden Eye" and"Medium Cool." He also got a best supporting actor Oscar nomination for his role as a bail bondsman in Quentin Tarantino's"Jackie Brown," Berlin said.
After he graduated from the University of Rochester, he moved to New York City, where he made his Broadway debut. Forster's performance in"Mrs. Dally Has a Lover" landed him a role in his first film --"Reflections in a Golden Eye," with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando in 1967.Read MoreForster went on to appear in more than 100 films and several television series.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Robert Forster, Oscar-nominee for 'Jackie Brown,' dies at 78Robert Forster, Oscar-nominee for 'Jackie Brown,' dies at 78.
Read more »
Robert Forster, Oscar-Nommed Star of ‘Jackie Brown,’ Dies at 78Robert Forster, who was nominated for an Oscar for Quentin Tarantino’s “Jackie Brown” and appeared in more than 100 films, died Friday in Los Angeles of brain cancer. He was 78. M…
Read more »
Robert Forster, Resurgent Oscar Nominee From 'Jackie Brown,' Dies at 78The 'Medium Cool' actor also starred for David Lynch in 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Twin Peaks' after Tarantino resuscitated his career.
Read more »
Robert Forster, Oscar nominee for 'Jackie Brown,' dies at 78Robert Forster, the actor known for playing bail bondsman Max Cherry in 'Jackie Brown,' dies at age 78. Bryan Cranston, who worked with Forster on 'Breaking Bad' and its spinoff film, 'El Camino,' called Forster a 'lovely man and a consummate actor.'
Read more »
Robert Forster, Oscar nominee for 'Jackie Brown,' dies at 78Robert Forster, the handsome and omnipresent character actor who got a career resurgence and Oscar nomination for playing bail bondsman Max Cherry in "Jackie Brown," died Friday. Publicist Kathie Berlin said Forster died of brain cancer following a brief illness. Bryan Cranston called Forster
Read more »