R.I.P Miguel Ferrer

[Mr. Laz]

I had no idea who it was by name, but as soon as I saw the picture I remember seeing him in several movies/shows.

R.I.P. Miguel Ferrer
By Sam Barsanti@sambarsanti
Jan 19, 2017 4:20 PM


(Photo: Getty Images/FilmMagic, Tasia Wells)

According to Deadline, actor Miguel Ferrer—probably best known to A.V. Club readers for his work on Twin Peaks, though he also had prominent roles on NCIS: Los Angeles, Crossing Jordan, and in RoboCop—has died today after a battle with cancer. He was 61.

Born in Santa Monica, California in 1955, Ferrer was the son of Academy Award-winner José Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney, making him the first cousin of George Clooney. Deadline says he was “an accomplished drummer” before he became an actor, having recorded with The Who’s Keith Moon and toured with his mother and Bing Crosby. His first acting job came in 1981, when he appeared on an episode of Magnum, P.I., and he began getting more and more frequent gigs throughout the ‘80s.

Ferrer is known for a handful of memorable roles, and the first of them came in 1987, when he appeared in Paul Verhoeven’s RoboCop as Bob Morton, the man who pushes for the implementation of the RoboCop program and then gets killed for his effort. His death also happens to be one of the most iconic scenes of the whole movie:



His career took off even more in the ‘90s, perhaps thanks to his memorable appearance in Twin Peaks as Albert Rosenfeld, a cynical, by-the-book FBI agent who—like most people on that show—later proved to have a lot more depth than it seemed at first.



After Twin Peaks, Ferrer appeared in The Stand, Broken Badges, On The Air, and he had regular roles on Crossing Jordan, Desperate Housewives, Adventure Time, and—most recently—on NCIS: Los Angeles.

Ferrer was set to reprise his role as Rosenfeld in Showtime’s Twin Peaks revival, though it’s unclear if his death will affect that at all. Also, just this morning The Hollywood Reporter announced that he will be playing iconic DC Comics villain Deathstroke in the animated film Teen Titans: The Judas Contract. His work on that film had been completed.

Ferrer is survived by his wife and two sons.

[beach tribe]

I remember him from The Stand.

[splatbass]

RIP. His last few appearances on NCIS: Los Angeles his illness was noticeable. He was thin (thinner than usual), had a lump on his jaw and had a speech impediment that seemed to get worse with every show. My wife noticed it first and I searched online to see if he was sick but didn't find anything.

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by splatbass

RIP. His last few appearances on NCIS: Los Angeles his illness was noticeable. He was thin (thinner than usual), had a lump on his jaw and had a speech impediment that seemed to get worse with every show. My wife noticed it first and I searched online to see if he was sick but didn't find anything.

Yeah, I had noticed that his voice sounded strange. Too bad, I like his characters. RIP.

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

I remember him from The Stand.

Yep, as Lloyd, Randall Flagg's right hand man. It was the first thing I remember seeing him in.

[redfan]

"Now you listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman."

Dang, there were some great scenes in Twin Peaks

[BlackHelicopters]

I've got another big word for you: Immunity.

[BigRichard]

Originally Posted by New World Order

Kurtwood Smith kicked ass in that movie as well.