Actor James Whitmore passes away... - Blu-ray Forum

Rob J in WNY · 02-07-2009, 04:23 PM

James Whitmore has passed away. He was 87 years old.

Actor James Whitmore Dies - CNN.com

RIP "Brooksie."

sfmarine · 02-07-2009, 04:26 PM

Ya I just saw this on cnn. He was a good actor and was a warm spirit on Shawshank. In the book, Brooks barely had a part but they made a whole character out of him in the film.

RIP

Marine Mike · 02-07-2009, 04:28 PM

I know this is slightly off-topic, but I thought this was about that guy on Lost.

beefytwinkie · 02-07-2009, 04:29 PM

I liked him in the Twilight Zone episode "On Thursday We Leave For Home". I loved the ending to that one.

pacificvibes · 02-07-2009, 04:29 PM

Man, this is a sad day. I loved him in Shawshank. Hell, every movie he played a role in was great. You will be missed Mr. Whitmore.

naturephoto1 · 02-07-2009, 04:29 PM

He was a really good actor whose performances I really enjoyed. RIP James, you will be missed.

Rich

MarkJ801 · 02-07-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

I know this is slightly off-topic, but I thought this was about that guy on Lost.

Me too

SquidPuppet · 02-07-2009, 05:08 PM

dazzM · 02-07-2009, 08:06 PM

another sad loss. RIP James

vanishingpoint · 02-07-2009, 08:14 PM

Man, his role in Shawshank packed an emotional punch. It's a shame we won't get to see him do more.

bruce_pullen · 02-08-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

James Whitmore has passed away. He was 87 years old.

Actor James Whitmore Dies - CNN.com

RIP "Brooksie."

I'm sorry to hear that. A legend has passed. God bless him.

Red Hood · 02-08-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

I know this is slightly off-topic, but I thought this was about that guy on Lost.

Widmore

Marine Mike · 02-09-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyre

Widmore

Oh I know the difference, just thought as many other threads that are posted it could of just been a spelling error.

Darkhawk9587 · 02-09-2009, 01:18 PM

It's always sad when an actor of this calibur passes on. RIP

cartman781 · 02-09-2009, 01:19 PM

RIP Brooks

Pirate King · 02-09-2009, 05:47 PM

Thank you James. Give em Hell.

Blu-junkie · 02-09-2009, 05:53 PM

My fondest memory is his performance in "Them!" Great movie!

Dexter Morgan · 02-10-2009, 12:24 AM

Rip

GORT · 02-10-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-junkie

My fondest memory is his performance in "Them!" Great movie!

I love "THEM!" also and you are right it was a great performance, I love his line "Yeah! Spit's all that's holding me together right now, too

02-07-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Actor James Whitmore passes away... James Whitmore has passed away. He was 87 years old. Actor James Whitmore Dies - CNN.com RIP "Brooksie."

02-07-2009, 05:08 PM	#8
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Rip

02-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#16
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Thank you James. Give em Hell. Last edited by Pirate King; 02-09-2009 at 05:55 PM.

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02-07-2009, 04:26 PM	#2
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Ya I just saw this on cnn. He was a good actor and was a warm spirit on Shawshank. In the book, Brooks barely had a part but they made a whole character out of him in the film. RIP

02-07-2009, 04:28 PM	#3
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I know this is slightly off-topic, but I thought this was about that guy on Lost.

02-07-2009, 04:29 PM	#4
beefytwinkie Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:459 Trading Score:6	I liked him in the Twilight Zone episode "On Thursday We Leave For Home". I loved the ending to that one.

02-07-2009, 04:29 PM	#5
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Man, this is a sad day. I loved him in Shawshank. Hell, every movie he played a role in was great. You will be missed Mr. Whitmore.

02-07-2009, 04:29 PM	#6
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	He was a really good actor whose performances I really enjoyed. RIP James, you will be missed. Rich

02-07-2009, 08:06 PM	#9
dazzM Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	another sad loss. RIP James

02-07-2009, 08:14 PM	#10
vanishingpoint Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:222	Man, his role in Shawshank packed an emotional punch. It's a shame we won't get to see him do more.

02-09-2009, 01:18 PM	#14
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	It's always sad when an actor of this calibur passes on. RIP

02-09-2009, 01:19 PM	#15
cartman781 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:In a van down by the river Blu-ray collection:2074 DVD collection:257 Digital collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:99	RIP Brooks

02-09-2009, 05:53 PM	#17
Blu-junkie Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 8	My fondest memory is his performance in "Them!" Great movie!

02-10-2009, 12:24 AM	#18
Dexter Morgan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:87 Trading Score:15	Rip

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