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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsActor Jon (Big Lebowski "Stay Away From My Lady Friend") Polito dead at 65
Jon Polito, a character actor known for his long association with the Coen Brothers as well as memorable roles on Seinfeld, Modern Family and Homicide: Life on the Streets, died Thursday night, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 65. Polito, who was diagnosed with melanoma in 2008 and recently suffered an infection following a surgery, slipped into a coma Sunday and was taken off life support Thursday evening.
Polito's friend, director John McNaughton, also confirmed the actor's death on Facebook. "Very sad to learn that my dear friend and collaborator, Jon Polito has passed away," McNaughton wrote. "He appeared in over 100 films, countless TV episodes and on Broadway. Jon was a born actor and will be deeply missed by his legion of friends, fans, family and of course his long time partner, Darryl Armbruster to whom I send my condolences. R.I.P. old pal."
Born in Philadelphia in 1950, Polito's resume spans more than 200 credits over the past four decades. After winning an Obie in 1980 for his off-Broadway work with Dodger Theatre Company and the BAM Theater Company, Polito segued to both the big and small screens, proving himself to be equally adept at playing tough-talking criminals or bumbling comedic roles.
Polito's association with the Coen Brothers began in 1990 as the rival Italian crime boss Caspar in the duo's gangster classic Miller's Crossing; the following year, Polito appeared in the Coens' Barton Fink. The partnership continued in small but memorable roles in The Hudsucker Proxy, The Big Lebowski and The Man Who Wasn't There.
http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/jon-polito-coen-brothers-character-actor-dead-at-65-w437792
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Actor Jon (Big Lebowski "Stay Away From My Lady Friend") Polito dead at 65 (Original Post)
Miles Archer
Sep 2016
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In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)1. .
progressoid
(49,969 posts)2. He always played interesting characters.
Sorry to see him go.
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,324 posts)3. Aw that's sad. I always liked him.
Always put one in the brain!!!!
lame54
(35,282 posts)4. He was great in Miller's Crossing...
"Don't give me the high hat!"
GOLGO 13
(1,681 posts)5. A manly actor.
Initech
(100,060 posts)6. RIP Da Fino / Brother Shamus