tugmoose Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Loved him in Godfather II, Spinal Tap and just about everything else. 'City Slickers' Actor Bruno Kirby Dies By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSPublished: August 16, 2006Filed at 2:32 p.m. ET LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor known for playing the best friend in two of Billy Crystal's biggest comedies, ''When Harry Met Sally'' and ''City Slickers,'' has died. He was 57. Kirby died Monday in Los Angeles from complications related to leukemia, his wife Lynn Sellers said in a statement Tuesday. He had been recently diagnosed with the disease. ''We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from Bruno's fans and colleagues who have admired and respected his work over the past 30 years,'' his wife said. ''Bruno's spirit will continue to live on not only in his rich body of film and television work but also through the lives of individuals he has touched throughout his life.'' Born Bruno Giovanni Quidaciolu in 1949 in New York City, he was the son of actor Bruce Kirby. His early work included the 1971 film ''Young Graduates,'' as well as appearances on the television show ''Room 222'' and the made-for-TV movie ''The Summer Without Boys.'' In 1974, he scored a role in ''The Godfather: Part II,'' which won several Academy Awards, including best picture. In the film, Kirby played young ''Pete Clemenza,'' following Richard S. Castellano's role in the first installment. Over the next few years, Kirby made various TV appearances, including ''Fame'' and ''Hill Street Blues,'' before landing the role of ''2nd Lt. Steven Hauk'' in Robin Williams' ''Good Morning, Vietnam.'' That was followed two years later by the romantic comedy ''When Harry Met Sally,'' in which Kirby played Crystal's best friend. In 1991, Kirby once again appeared as Crystal's cheery friend in ''City Slickers,'' -- along for a mid-life adventure driving cattle on a dude ranch. He also appeared in 1997's ''Donnie Brasco,'' and recently in an episode of the HBO hit series ''Entourage.'' Along with his wife and father, Kirby is survived by his stepmother Roz Kirby, brother John Kirby and stepbrother Brad Sullivan. No information on funeral arrangements was immediately available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ponch1028 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I really liked him as an actor. Very underrated. It's too bad. I hope more people here chime in on him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I hope more people here chime in on him. we've got 2 threads going, so yeah, he was a great actor. I always enjoyed him. I didn't realize he did an Entourage episode. Maybe it hasn't aired yet. http://forums.viachicago.org/index.php?showtopic=23798 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 Inneresting fact: Kirby played the son of Richard Castellano in 1972 tv show The Super. Castellano played old Clemenza in Godfather (2nd best movie ever). Kirby played young Clemenza in Godfather II (best movie ever). George Hamilton was in Godfather III (most unwatchable movie ever). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jahilia Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 George Hamilton was in Godfather III (most unwatchable movie ever).Oh c'mon, it wasn't THAT bad. Pacino was good...especially in that scene where his daughter (Sophia Coppola) was shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 George Hamilton was in Godfather III (most unwatchable movie ever). Oh c'mon, it wasn't THAT bad. Pacino was good...especially in that scene where his daughter (Sophia Coppola) was shot. Yes it was. Unwatchable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 The Godfather Part III is a good movie. It's not as good as The Godfather or The Godfather Part II. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 The Godfather Part III is a good movie. It's not as good as The Godfather or The Godfather Part II.Which one is the one where he fought Mr. T? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Which one is the one where he fought Mr. T?You're thinking of Superfuzz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Thanks. I knew it was something... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoFan Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Wasn't he in "We're no Angels" too with Sean Penn and Deniro? I like that movie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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