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T-post Tom · 02-08-2009, 03:09 AM

CNN) -- Craggy-faced film, television and stage actor James Whitmore has died at 87, the Los Angeles County, California, Sheriff's Department confirmed Saturday.

Details of his death and funeral arrangements were not available.

Whitmore notably portrayed Harry Truman, Will Rogers and Theodore Roosevelt in one-man stage shows and created memorable characters in many movies and TV shows, including "The Twilight Zone."

According to entertainment Web site IMDb.com, Whitmore won a Tony award in 1948 for his gritty Broadway portrayal of an Army sergeant in "Command Decision" but was replaced by Van Johnson in the film version.

Whitmore won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the 1949 film "Battleground." He was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in 1976 for "Give 'Em Hell, Harry," the film version of his one-man show about Truman.

The actor won an Emmy in 2000 for his performance as Raymond Oz in a three-episode arc on the ABC legal drama "The Practice," according to IMDb.com.

Movie fans may remember his subtle portrayal of aging prison inmate Brooks Hatlen in 1994's "The Shawshank Redemption" with Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.

He played U.S. Navy Adm. William F. Halsey in the World War II epic "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and was an imperious ape in the 1968 classic "Planet of the Apes."

Whitmore looked natural in cowboy boots and hat, appearing in such TV series as "Bonanza," "The Virginian" and "Gunsmoke."

He also did commercials for Miracle-Gro plant foods.

According to IMDb.com, Whitmore was born in 1921 in White Plains, New York. He was married four times: twice to Nancy Mygatt, for four years in the '70s to actress Audra Lindley, and since 2001 to actress Noreen Nash.

He was the father of three children, including actor-director James Whitmore Jr.

**kysirsoze** · 02-08-2009, 05:30 AM

He was the shit in "All My Sons."

**Buehler445** · 02-08-2009, 09:47 AM

That's too bad. He did a hell of a job in Shawshank.

Shawshank rep.

Jilly · 02-08-2009, 09:55 AM

Brooks: Easy peasy japanesey.

Robo-Chachi · 02-08-2009, 10:07 AM

Anyone else think Jason Whitlock had hung himself from this thread title?

**ShortRoundChief** · 02-08-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robo-Chachi

Anyone else think Jason Whitlock had hung himself from this thread title?

You name one rafter that could support the weight of whitlocks fat ass.

Frankie · 02-08-2009, 10:46 AM

He was always old. Even when he was young. Good actor though. RIP.

Stewie · 02-08-2009, 11:10 AM

His one-man show about Truman was amazing. RIP.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-08-2009, 01:01 PM

Ask Carl for a franchise QB, and his butt will pucker up tighter than a snare drum.

RIP Brooksy.

RINGLEADER · 02-08-2009, 02:09 PM

Used to see him at the How's super market in Malibu. Always made me think of Brooks because that super market looks just like the one in Shawshank that drove him to kill himself.

StcChief · 02-08-2009, 02:35 PM

RIP. a great actor.

**Rain Man** · 02-08-2009, 07:28 PM

I wonder which ape he was.

02-08-2009, 03:09 AM	Topic Starter
T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1757293	"Brooks was here" R.I.P. J.W. CNN) -- Craggy-faced film, television and stage actor James Whitmore has died at 87, the Los Angeles County, California, Sheriff's Department confirmed Saturday. Details of his death and funeral arrangements were not available. Whitmore notably portrayed Harry Truman, Will Rogers and Theodore Roosevelt in one-man stage shows and created memorable characters in many movies and TV shows, including "The Twilight Zone." According to entertainment Web site IMDb.com, Whitmore won a Tony award in 1948 for his gritty Broadway portrayal of an Army sergeant in "Command Decision" but was replaced by Van Johnson in the film version. Whitmore won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the 1949 film "Battleground." He was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in 1976 for "Give 'Em Hell, Harry," the film version of his one-man show about Truman. The actor won an Emmy in 2000 for his performance as Raymond Oz in a three-episode arc on the ABC legal drama "The Practice," according to IMDb.com. Movie fans may remember his subtle portrayal of aging prison inmate Brooks Hatlen in 1994's "The Shawshank Redemption" with Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. He played U.S. Navy Adm. William F. Halsey in the World War II epic "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and was an imperious ape in the 1968 classic "Planet of the Apes." Whitmore looked natural in cowboy boots and hat, appearing in such TV series as "Bonanza," "The Virginian" and "Gunsmoke." He also did commercials for Miracle-Gro plant foods. According to IMDb.com, Whitmore was born in 1921 in White Plains, New York. He was married four times: twice to Nancy Mygatt, for four years in the '70s to actress Audra Lindley, and since 2001 to actress Noreen Nash. He was the father of three children, including actor-director James Whitmore Jr.
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02-08-2009, 05:30 AM	#2
kysirsoze SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $86946	He was the shit in "All My Sons."
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Jilly MVP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $9984925	Brooks: Easy peasy japanesey. __________________ "In most of our human relationships, we spend much of our time reassuring one another that our costumes of identity are on straight." — Ram Dass
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