Geoffrey Lewis was a familiar face in dozens of TV shows and movies, particularly those of Clint Eastwood: He was the pal in "Every Which Way But Loose" and its sequel. His death reminds us of many familiar faces whose names you probably don't know.
Geoffrey Lewis was a familiar face in dozens of TV shows and movies, particularly those of Clint Eastwood: He was the pal in "Every Which Way But Loose" and its sequel. His death reminds us of many familiar faces whose names you probably don't know.
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<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F03%2F23%2Fshowbiz%2Fjames-rebhorn-dead%2Findex.html%3Fhpt%3Den_c2" target="_blank">James Rebhorn</a> was in "White Collar" and "Homeland," as well as the movie "Independence Day." He died last year.
James Rebhorn was in "White Collar" and "Homeland," as well as the movie "Independence Day." He died last year.
Elemental Cinema
James Cromwell has been working in the industry since 1974, so you might have seen his face quite a bit. He might be most recognizable from his role as the farmer in "Babe."
James Cromwell has been working in the industry since 1974, so you might have seen his face quite a bit. He might be most recognizable from his role as the farmer in "Babe."
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David Morse has had a few law enforcement roles like this one, when he played Detective Frank Nugent in the film "16 Blocks." He is probably best known, however, for his role as Brutus "Brutal" Howell in "The Green Mile."
David Morse has had a few law enforcement roles like this one, when he played Detective Frank Nugent in the film "16 Blocks." He is probably best known, however, for his role as Brutus "Brutal" Howell in "The Green Mile."
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Dean Winters has co-starred on "Law & Order: SVU," and he played Liz Lemon's disastrous boyfriend on a few episodes of "30 Rock." But you probably best know him as Mayhem from the Allstate commercials.
Dean Winters has co-starred on "Law & Order: SVU," and he played Liz Lemon's disastrous boyfriend on a few episodes of "30 Rock." But you probably best know him as Mayhem from the Allstate commercials.
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No one -- but no one -- plays a bad guy like Frank Vincent. He found fame when his character, Billy Batts, was killed in "Goodfellas."
No one -- but no one -- plays a bad guy like Frank Vincent. He found fame when his character, Billy Batts, was killed in "Goodfellas."
Beverly Ridge Pictures
Fred Ward does grizzled pretty well. According to IMDB, he has appeared in three movies with titles containing states: "Sweet Home Alabama," "Florida Straits" and "The Prince of Pennsylvania."
Fred Ward does grizzled pretty well. According to IMDB, he has appeared in three movies with titles containing states: "Sweet Home Alabama," "Florida Straits" and "The Prince of Pennsylvania."
Sabbatical Pictures
Always the best friend but never the star, Judy Greer has appeared in quite a few films, including "The Descendants," and TV series such as "Arrested Development."
Always the best friend but never the star, Judy Greer has appeared in quite a few films, including "The Descendants," and TV series such as "Arrested Development."
Fox Searchlight
Jon Polito has appeared on countless shows, including "Bunheads" and "The Drew Carey Show." The Coen brothers are particular fans: He's been in several of their movies, including "The Big Lebowski."
Jon Polito has appeared on countless shows, including "Bunheads" and "The Drew Carey Show." The Coen brothers are particular fans: He's been in several of their movies, including "The Big Lebowski."
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David Paymer, left, is recognizable from shows like "The Mentalist" with Simon Baker.
David Paymer, left, is recognizable from shows like "The Mentalist" with Simon Baker.
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In 2009, Robert Davi appeared in the action film "Ballistica." Over the years, he has played lots of bad guys.
In 2009, Robert Davi appeared in the action film "Ballistica." Over the years, he has played lots of bad guys.
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J.K. Simmons, seen here with Jane Curtin in the film "I Love You, Man," has played all sorts of roles, including a white supremacist on "Oz" and a therapist on "Law & Order." Will he stay a character actor <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fvideos%2Fentertainment%2F2015%2F02%2F23%2Fraw-oscars-j-k-simmons-backstage-youtube.cnn">now that he has an Oscar for "Whiplash"</a>?
J.K. Simmons, seen here with Jane Curtin in the film "I Love You, Man," has played all sorts of roles, including a white supremacist on "Oz" and a therapist on "Law & Order." Will he stay a character actor now that he has an Oscar for "Whiplash"?
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Stephen Tobolowsky was only briefly on "Glee" as the pot-loving teacher Sandy, but he's been around the industry for years.
Stephen Tobolowsky was only briefly on "Glee" as the pot-loving teacher Sandy, but he's been around the industry for years.
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Before she found fame as Berta the housekeeper on the CBS sitcom "Two and a Half Men," Conchata Ferrell had appeared in a bevy of TV shows.
Before she found fame as Berta the housekeeper on the CBS sitcom "Two and a Half Men," Conchata Ferrell had appeared in a bevy of TV shows.
Universal Pictures
"Alien" is just one of the films that has made Harry Dean Stanton so recognizable. He's still acting well into his 80s.
"Alien" is just one of the films that has made Harry Dean Stanton so recognizable. He's still acting well into his 80s.
Twentieth Century Fox
Edie McClurg has made a career out of playing sweet, ditzy and sometimes nosy characters, including Grace in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."
Edie McClurg has made a career out of playing sweet, ditzy and sometimes nosy characters, including Grace in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."
Paramount Pictures
David Warner pops up a lot in films, including "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze."
David Warner pops up a lot in films, including "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze."
New Line Cinema
Peter Stormare's most famous role may be as the murderously quiet Gaear Grimsrud in the film "Fargo."
Peter Stormare's most famous role may be as the murderously quiet Gaear Grimsrud in the film "Fargo."
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
We can still hear Ted Levine demanding that "it rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again." The actor, who played Buffalo Bill in "The Silence of the Lambs," has also appeared in multiple TV series and movies.
We can still hear Ted Levine demanding that "it rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again." The actor, who played Buffalo Bill in "The Silence of the Lambs," has also appeared in multiple TV series and movies.
MGM
Tom Noonan creeped people out in "The House of the Devil," and he often plays offbeat characters.
Tom Noonan creeped people out in "The House of the Devil," and he often plays offbeat characters.
MPI Media Group
Carol Kane appeared with Bill Murray in the movie "Scrooged," which was just one of her many quirky roles. She also played Simka Gravas on the 80s sitcom "Taxi."
Carol Kane appeared with Bill Murray in the movie "Scrooged," which was just one of her many quirky roles. She also played Simka Gravas on the 80s sitcom "Taxi."
Paramount Pictures
Jennifer Tilly has appeared in several movies, including "Bride of Chucky."
Jennifer Tilly has appeared in several movies, including "Bride of Chucky."
Universal Pictures
Ed Lauter's acting career spanned four decades, with roles in a number of TV shows, from "Kojak" and "Charlie's Angels" to "Law and Order," "ER" and "Grey's Anatomy." One of his biggest roles was in "The Longest Yard" as Capt. Knauer. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2013%2F10%2F17%2Fshowbiz%2Fed-lauter-death%2Findex.html">He died at 74 in October 2013. </a>
Ed Lauter's acting career spanned four decades, with roles in a number of TV shows, from "Kojak" and "Charlie's Angels" to "Law and Order," "ER" and "Grey's Anatomy." One of his biggest roles was in "The Longest Yard" as Capt. Knauer. He died at 74 in October 2013.
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