Columbo
1971Series
Columbo
1971Series
Person
Rip Torn
Acting
- Born
- February 6, 1931 · Temple, Texas, USA
- Died
- July 9, 2019
Biography
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.
Known For
The Mike Douglas Show
1961Series
The Mike Douglas Show
1961Series
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001Series
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001Series
Bonanza
1959Series
Bonanza
1959Series
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993Series
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993Series
30 Rock
2006Series
30 Rock
2006Series
Will & Grace
1998Series
Will & Grace
1998Series
Mannix
1967Series
Mannix
1967Series
Golden Globe Awards
1944Series
Golden Globe Awards
1944Series
Chicago Hope
1994Series
Chicago Hope
1994Series
American Playhouse
1982Series
American Playhouse
1982Series
Naked City
1958Series
Naked City
1958Series