Monday, December 26, 2005

Vincent Schiavelli:1948-2005

Droopy eyed character actor Vincent Schiavelli passed away today of lung cancer at his home in Italy. One of the most unusual and recognizable faces in modern cinema, Schiavelli was a favorite of director Milos Forman who featured him in his films One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, and Man on the Moon. A prolific performer Schiavelli also appered in such notable films as the 80's teen comedy Better Off Dead, early 90's blockbuster Ghost, and the James Bond Film Tomorrow Never Dies. Schiavelli was also frequently seen on TV guest roles in programs as divergent as Taxi and The X-Files. Vincent Schiavelli was 57.

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