Actor Cliff Robertson, known by the majority of our readers as the Uncle Ben Parker to Tobey Maguire‘s Peter Parker in director Sam Raimi‘s trilogy of Spider-Man movies, died of natural causes this past Saturday, just one day after his 88th birthday. Robertson starred in over 70 films during his career spanning almost seven decades.
Robertson previously stated on his own website,
“Since Spiderman 1 and 2, I seem to have a whole new generation of fans. That in itself is a fine residual.”
Robertson was personally chosen by John F. Kennedy to portray the president in the 1963 movie P.T. 109, which was the story of then Lt. John F. Kennedy’s heroic World War II exploits as the Captain of a P.T. Boat. He also won an Academy Award for his starring role in the 1968 film Charly, which was an adaptation of the Daniel Keyes novel Flowers for Algernon.
Robertson previously stated on his own website,
“Since Spiderman 1 and 2, I seem to have a whole new generation of fans. That in itself is a fine residual.”
Robertson was personally chosen by John F. Kennedy to portray the president in the 1963 movie P.T. 109, which was the story of then Lt. John F. Kennedy’s heroic World War II exploits as the Captain of a P.T. Boat. He also won an Academy Award for his starring role in the 1968 film Charly, which was an adaptation of the Daniel Keyes novel Flowers for Algernon.
- 9/12/2011
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
American actor Cliff Robertson has died at the age of 88. Robertson, whose career spanned 50 years, was best known for portraying Uncle Ben in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man film trilogy. According to BBC News, the actor died of natural causes earlier this week, one day after his 88th birthday. "My father was a loving father, devoted friend, dedicated professional, and honourable man," Robertson's daughter Stephanie Saunders said, in a statement published by The (more)...
- 9/11/2011
- by By Tom Ayres
- Digital Spy
Actor Cliff Robertson, who most recently played Uncle Ben in the "Spider-Man" films, has died at the age of 88. Robertson died of natural causes at his home in Stony Brook, NY -- one day after his birthday.
Robertson, whose show business career spans more than 50 years in film, TV, Broadway shows and commercials, appeared in some 60 movies, including "My Six Loves," "Sunday in New York," "The Best Man," "The Devil's Brigade," "Three Days of the Condor,...
Robertson, whose show business career spans more than 50 years in film, TV, Broadway shows and commercials, appeared in some 60 movies, including "My Six Loves," "Sunday in New York," "The Best Man," "The Devil's Brigade," "Three Days of the Condor,...
- 9/11/2011
- Extra
Washington - Cliff Robertson, a Hollywood star who won an Oscar for his portrayal of a mentally disabled man in the 1968 film Charly died Saturday, according to his website. The Washington Post reported Sunday that he had died at a hospital in Stony Brook, New York. Robertson had turned 88 on Friday. In a statement reported on the website NME.com, Robertson's daughter, Stephanie Saunders, called her father a 'loving father, devoted friend, dedicated professional and honourable man. He stood by his family, friends, and colleagues through good times and bad. He made a difference in all our lives and made our world a better place. We will all miss him terribly.' Robertson was perhaps best known for his...
- 9/11/2011
- Monsters and Critics
New York — President John F. Kennedy had just one critique when he saw photos of the actor set to play him in a World War II drama.
The year was 1963 and actor Cliff Robertson looked convincing in his costume for "Pt-109," the first film to portray a sitting president. Kennedy had favored Robertson for the role, but one detail was off.
Robertson's hair was parted on the wrong side.
The actor dutifully trained his locks to part on the left and won praise for a role he'd remain proud of throughout his life.
Robertson, who went on to win an Oscar for his portrayal of a mentally disabled man in "Charly", died of natural causes Saturday afternoon in Stony Brook, a day after his 88th birthday, according to Evelyn Christel, his secretary of 53 years.
Robertson never elevated into the top ranks of leading men, but he remained a popular actor...
The year was 1963 and actor Cliff Robertson looked convincing in his costume for "Pt-109," the first film to portray a sitting president. Kennedy had favored Robertson for the role, but one detail was off.
Robertson's hair was parted on the wrong side.
The actor dutifully trained his locks to part on the left and won praise for a role he'd remain proud of throughout his life.
Robertson, who went on to win an Oscar for his portrayal of a mentally disabled man in "Charly", died of natural causes Saturday afternoon in Stony Brook, a day after his 88th birthday, according to Evelyn Christel, his secretary of 53 years.
Robertson never elevated into the top ranks of leading men, but he remained a popular actor...
- 9/11/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Actor Cliff Robertson, who portrayed Uncle Ben in the Spider-Man franchise, and President John F Kennedy in "Pt-109," and a mentally disabled man in "Charly" which won him an Oscar in 1968, died of natural causes Saturday afternoon in New York, a day after his 88th birthday. "My father was a loving father, devoted friend, dedicated professional and honorable man," daughter Stephanie Saunders said in a press statement. "He stood by his family, friends, and colleagues through good times and bad. He made a difference in all our lives and made our world a better place. We will all miss him terribly." Robertson is a son of La Jolla, California. His adoptive mother died when he was 2...
- 9/11/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Washington, Sept 11 : Cliff Robertson, who won an Oscar for playing a mentally disabled man in 'Charly' (1968) and starred as the late Us President John F. Kennedy in 'Pt 109', has passed away. He was 88.
His longtime secretary Evelyn Christel said that the actor died in Stony Brook, New York, of natural causes on Saturday, a day after his 88th birthday.
"My father was a loving father, devoted friend, dedicated professional and honorable man," Fox News quoted daughter Stephanie Saunders as saying in a statement.
"He stood by his family, friends, and colleagues through good times and bad..
His longtime secretary Evelyn Christel said that the actor died in Stony Brook, New York, of natural causes on Saturday, a day after his 88th birthday.
"My father was a loving father, devoted friend, dedicated professional and honorable man," Fox News quoted daughter Stephanie Saunders as saying in a statement.
"He stood by his family, friends, and colleagues through good times and bad..
- 9/11/2011
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Cliff Robertson, who played John F. Kennedy in Pt-109 and won an Oscar for Charly , passed away on Saturday, September 10, at the age of 88. His secretary of 53 years, Evelyn Christel, said he died at Stony Brook University Medical Center on Long Island of natural causes a day after his 88th birthday, according to The Associated Press . Robertson remained a popular actor from the mid-1950s into the following century. His later roles included Uncle Ben in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" movies. "My father was a loving father, devoted friend, dedicated professional and honorable man," daughter Stephanie Saunders said in a statement. "He stood by his family, friends, and colleagues through good times and bad. He made a difference in all our lives and...
- 9/10/2011
- Comingsoon.net
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