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Biagio Anthony "Ben" Gazzara (August 28, 1930 – February 3, 2012) was an American actor and director of film, stage, and television. He received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Drama Desk Award , in addition to nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and three Tony Awards .
Ben Gazzara. Actor: Road House. Ben Gazzara's screen career began with two critically acclaimed roles as heavies in the late 1950s. He turned to television in the 1960s but made a big screen comeback with roles in three John Cassavetes films in the 1970s. The 1980s and 1990s saw Gazzara work more frequently than ever before in character parts.
A comprehensive overview of the life and career of Ben Gazzara, a versatile actor who starred in stage, film and TV. Learn about his roles, awards, relationships, health and legacy.
4 Feb 2012 · A veteran actor with a gravelly voice, Ben Gazzara found fame on Broadway in the 1950s, starred on TV's "Run for Your Life" in the '60s, was closely identified with film director John...
3 Feb 2012 · Ben Gazzara, an intense actor whose long career included playing Brick in the original “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” on Broadway, roles in influential films by John Cassavetes and work with several...
3 Feb 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Ben Gazzara, an American actor and director who starred in films like Anatomy of a Murder, The Big Lebowski, and Dogville. Find out his awards, collaborations, and roles in TV shows and documentaries.
3 Feb 2012 · Ben Gazzara died on Friday, at the age of eighty-one. He’s one of the very greatest of film actors; he’ll be remembered for just a handful of roles, out of the one hundred thirty-three...
