R.I.P. Peter O'Toole.. - Well Wishes - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

Mr. Burgundy · 12-15-2013, 10:24 PM

The trick is not minding it hurts....

R.I.P.
Stay Classy!

Word came in Sunday morning of the death of Peter O’Toole, the great Irish actor, raised in Britain, and best known for two great roles — “Lawrence of Arabia” and Peter O’Toole.

“Lawrence of Arabia” is a wonderfully exuberant and yet psychologically specific performance. And the role of Peter O’Toole — well, that was also exuberant. He always gave the impression of a man who enjoyed life. (He also didn’t give the impression of being anything like a health nut, so the 81 years definitely must rank as an accomplishment.) He turned a joyful, unconquerable face to the world, and the world was always grateful.

In addition to those two great roles, there were many others of course. Henry II in two films, “Becket” and “A Lion in Winter.” A decadent lord in “The Ruling Class.” An alcoholic movie star in “My Favorite Year.” Tiberius in “Caligula.” And there was the British stage, a whole other aspect of his career and one with which I wish I were familiar.

He became more frail as he got older, and his exuberance lessened — but his acting remained sharp, and he brought great feeling and precision to his later roles, as in “Venus” or as the martyred priest in “For Greater Glory.” The latter was not a successful film in any way, but for O’Toole, whose commitment to the part — inextricable from the commitment of the priest within the film — remains memorable.

Anyway, he was an original, and a great actor. The above gallery shows some highlights of his career over the last fifty years. Not all the highlights, but some.

Bionic · 12-15-2013, 11:07 PM

Cheers to a great actor with a name like that who wasn't in porn.

SeattleEA · 12-15-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bionic

Cheers to a great actor with a name like that who wasn't in porn.

lol. rip!

VonBudí · 12-15-2013, 11:17 PM

Rip, LOA is a classic.

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Originally Posted by Bionic

Cheers to a great actor with a name like that who wasn't in porn.

unlike that other irish sell out Pat Mc Crackin

joke, otoole was in caligula, which was softcore

Midnite Toker · 12-16-2013, 12:42 AM

He was grand, the last of the movie stars. R.I.P.

norcal_sourD · 12-16-2013, 12:56 AM

He was indeed a "classy" throwback to a bygone era. Long before the Bullshit that permeates the airwaves nowadays..don't get me wrong, there are good things being produced nowadays, but nothing like the Golden age of Hollywood. In an era of "Beliebers" and "Kar-douche-ians", actors like O'toole will sorely be missed by some.

Rest easy Sir.

the gnome · 12-16-2013, 01:58 AM

1 by 1 the the great actors of the last century are passing on

peter o'toole was 1 class act......

the trick is not minding that it hurts...

supermanlives · 12-16-2013, 08:55 PM

rip. great actor

12-15-2013, 10:24 PM	#1
Mr. Burgundy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Slouvaki Space Station! Posts: 839	R.I.P. Peter O'Toole.. The trick is not* minding it hurts....* R.I.P. Stay Classy! Word came in Sunday morning of the death of Peter O’Toole, the great Irish actor, raised in Britain, and best known for two great roles — “Lawrence of Arabia” and Peter O’Toole. “Lawrence of Arabia” is a wonderfully exuberant and yet psychologically specific performance. And the role of Peter O’Toole — well, that was also exuberant. He always gave the impression of a man who enjoyed life. (He also didn’t give the impression of being anything like a health nut, so the 81 years definitely must rank as an accomplishment.) He turned a joyful, unconquerable face to the world, and the world was always grateful. In addition to those two great roles, there were many others of course. Henry II in two films, “Becket” and “A Lion in Winter.” A decadent lord in “The Ruling Class.” An alcoholic movie star in “My Favorite Year.” Tiberius in “Caligula.” And there was the British stage, a whole other aspect of his career and one with which I wish I were familiar. He became more frail as he got older, and his exuberance lessened — but his acting remained sharp, and he brought great feeling and precision to his later roles, as in “Venus” or as the martyred priest in “For Greater Glory.” The latter was not a successful film in any way, but for O’Toole, whose commitment to the part — inextricable from the commitment of the priest within the film — remains memorable. Anyway, he was an original, and a great actor. The above gallery shows some highlights of his career over the last fifty years. Not all the highlights, but some. __________________ Don't act like you're not impressed... Keep Santa Cruz weird... OG refugee-Soze06
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12-16-2013, 12:56 AM	#6
norcal_sourD Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 324	He was indeed a "classy" throwback to a bygone era. Long before the Bullshit that permeates the airwaves nowadays..don't get me wrong, there are good things being produced nowadays, but nothing like the Golden age of Hollywood. In an era of "Beliebers" and "Kar-douche-ians", actors like O'toole will sorely be missed by some. Rest easy Sir. __________________ Just hit 'er in the shitter like a Pipefitter did 'er!
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12-16-2013, 01:58 AM	#7
the gnome Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: In a Sour Bubble Posts: 5,233	1 by 1 the the great actors of the last century are passing on peter o'toole was 1 class act...... the trick is not minding that it hurts... __________________ flying in a blue dream! ---------------------
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Midnite Toker Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: dancing with myself Posts: 650	He was grand, the last of the movie stars. R.I.P.
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12-16-2013, 08:55 PM	#8
supermanlives Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: gilligans island Posts: 13,142	rip. great actor
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